Tag: SMMT
EVs drive strongest August for new UK car sales in years
The UK new car market has recorded its strongest August performance since the introduction of the biannual plate change, extending a steady run of growth to nine consecutive months. Figures […]
UK Government considers scaling back EV targets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s administration has launched a consultation to consider reducing the UK’s 2030 zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales targets. Under existing rules, 80% of all new car sales […]
UK new car market records strongest May since pandemic – driven by EV growth
The UK’s new car market achieved its strongest May performance since before the pandemic, with registrations rising 7.1% year-on-year to 160,662 units. According to the latest data from the Society […]
Two millionth EV registered as new car market grows 24% in April
The UK new car market grew by 24.0% to reach 149,247 registrations last month, as the two millionth battery electric vehicle (BEV) was registered, according to the latest figures from […]
UK vehicle production at lowest level since Queen Elizabeth II came to throne
UK vehicle production has plummeted to its lowest level since 1952, marking a 15.5% decline from the previous year. The decline was driven by a perfect storm of structural changes […]
UK new car market hits major milestone as EV sales reach record high
The UK’s new car market surpassed the two million mark in 2025 for the first time since the pandemic, driven by a surge in demand for electrified vehicles. However, despite […]
UK car output plunges 24% despite JLR restart after cyber-attack
UK car production plummeted by nearly a quarter in October, with output down 23.8% compared to the same month last year. Just 59,010 units left factory gates, contributing to a […]
JLR cyberattack caused UK car production to hit 73 year low
A devastating cyber-attack has crippled UK car manufacturing. New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that UK car production in September plunged to its lowest […]
UK used car market grows strongly – EV sales increase 40% in Q2
The UK’s used car market has made a significant recovery, with sales returning to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2019. According to new figures from the Society of […]
BYD surges in UK EV market as Tesla sales plummet 60%
Tesla’s electric vehicle sales in the UK plummeted by a dramatic 60% last month, marking a significant reversal for the US carmaker amidst a broader slump in European demand. In […]
