Tag: SMMT
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 […]
UK new car sales dip in July amid EV grant uncertainty
The UK new car market experienced a slowdown in July, with registrations falling by 5.0% to 140,154 units, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]
UK car production hits 70-year low, but EV surge and US trade deal offer glimmer of hope
British car and van manufacturing has plummeted to its lowest levels since 1953, excluding the anomaly of the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown. New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
UK new car market sees modest growth in May, driven by Fleet sales
The UK’s new car market saw a slight uptick in May, with registrations rising by 1.6% year-on-year to 150,070 units, making it the best May performance since 2021. However, despite […]
UK new car market declines amidst economic uncertainty, reports SMMT
The UK new car market experienced a significant decline in April, with registrations falling by 10.4% to 120,331 units, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]
UK’s EV production increases nearly 40% in March, reports SMMT
UK car and commercial vehicle production rose by 17.1% in March, reaching 79,018 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This increase follows a weaker March […]
Over one million EVs now on UK roads, SMMT data shows
The electric vehicle revolution continues to gain momentum in the United Kingdom, with the number of battery electric cars (BEVs) on UK roads surpassing the one million mark in 2024. […]
