Tag: SMMT
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. […]
UK car market sees 12.4% growth in March
The UK new car market experienced a significant boost in March, with a 12.4% increase in uptake, reaching 357,103 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]
Car output down as sector calls for measures to boost manufacturing
UK car and commercial vehicle production experienced an 11.6% drop in February, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Manufacturers produced 82,178 units, a […]
UK sales of Teslas rise by a fifth in February, Apple launches new iPad Air
Sales of Teslas in the UK rose by more than a fifth last month as demand for battery-powered cars increased, despite the prospect of a buyer backlash over Elon Musk’s controversial and […]
Demand for used EVs rises to record levels as second-hand car market grows in 2024
Used car transactions grew 5.5% in 2024 after eight consecutive quarters of growth, with 7,643,180 vehicles changing hands. Pre-loved EVs boast record demand, rising 57.4% to 188,382 units and taking […]
EV share of new car market rises as overall sales fall – again
The UK new car market fell by -2.5% to 139,345 units in January, according to data released today by the Society of Motor manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as weak consumer confidence […]
Kia Sportage named best-selling SUV of 2024
Sportage is the UK’s best-selling SUV in 2024 Kia is the fourth best-selling brand in 2024 50% of Kia cars sold in 2024 were Eco models (fully electric, plug-in hybrid, […]
Record EV market share but private demand slumps
New car registrations reached 1.953 million in 2024 with market up 2.6% year on year. EVs take record annual volume and market share at 19.6%, but below mandated levels. Private […]
TikTok set to be banned in the US, Nokia opens design archive in Finland
TikTok’s bid to overturn a law which would see it banned or sold in the US from early 2025 has been rejected. The social media company had hoped a federal […]
Discounts drive UK’s EV growth – now 1 in 4 cars are electric
UK’s new car market declines by -1.9% in November with 153,610 deliveries made. EV uptake rises as manufacturers continue unprecedented discounts totalling £4 billion this year. Industry welcomes urgent review […]
