Alternative fuel cars hit record sales, but overall market falls
The UK new car market fell -1.3% in November, with 156,621 models registered, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This maintains the downward trend for new car registrations throughout 2019, as multiple factors, including weak business and consumer confidence, economic uncertainty and confusion over diesel and clean air […]
New van sales down 23.5% in September
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined -23.5% in September, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 41,216 LCVs were registered in the month, down some 12,632 units on September 2018, as regulatory changes, coupled with economic and political uncertainty, impacted the market. Registrations of larger […]
UK front runner in £62 billion self-driving car race
The UK is in pole position in the global race to market for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), with a £62 billion boost to the UK economy by 2030 up for grabs. That’s according to a report published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and Frost & Sullivan, which analyses the […]
UK heavy truck market falls 7.0% in Q3 2018
The UK new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market declined by 7.0% in Q3 2018, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 9,853 heavy trucks were registered between June and September, which the SMMT says is a result of fluctuating fleet buying cycles and ongoing falls in business confidence. Registrations of […]
