UK car production surges 31.6% in July marking sixth consecutive month of growth. Double digit rises in demand from overseas and UK, up 36.1% and 13.7% respectively. Year-to-date, factories turn out 526,619 cars, with volumes up 14.2% on first seven months of 2022. UK car production surged in July, rising 31.6% to mark the sixth… Continue reading Six months of growth for UK car production
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July 2023 new car pre-registration figures
30 August 2023 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for July pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in July 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the July 2023 release Go to Source
New members – August 2023
Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: SMMT data services Extensive market data providing key information to assist marketing and promotional activity, and future business opportunities. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate opportunities by matching buyers to… Continue reading New members – August 2023
British bus and coach demand grows in best Q2 since 2019
UK new bus, coach and minibus market up 5.9% in Q2 2023, as 1,129 vehicles join Britain’s road transport network. Growth driven by surge in demand for double and single deckers, up 211.3% and 32.0% respectively, while demand for minibuses falls by -28.7%. Support such as the Bus Fare Cap Grant helps sector to stabilise… Continue reading British bus and coach demand grows in best Q2 since 2019
Five quarters of truck fleet growth with UK operator demand back to pre-pandemic levels
New HGV market rises by 17.2% in Q2 2023 as fleet renewal returns to pre-pandemic levels. Double-digit growth for rigid and articulated trucks, with volumes up 12.5% and 23.3% respectively. Sector seeks sustainable strategy to spur depot investment and green fleet transition. SEE HGV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK… Continue reading Five quarters of truck fleet growth with UK operator demand back to pre-pandemic levels
Used car market electrifying as EV sales soar in second quarter
UK used car market grows 4.1% in Q2 2023, with more than 1.8 million units changing hands. Sales of used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) soar by 81.8%, accounting for record 1.7% market share. First half transactions also up 4.1% on weak 2022 volumes, but market remains -9.2% behind pre-pandemic 2019. Download the used car sales… Continue reading Used car market electrifying as EV sales soar in second quarter
UK new van market grows for seventh month running
Britain’s light commercial vehicle market grows 44.2% in July, the seventh consecutive month of growth, with 26,990 units registered. Electric van demand almost doubles – up 94.6% in the month. New outlook expects LCV market to grow by 16.1% to 328,000 units in 2023 and edge up 0.5% in 2024. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND… Continue reading UK new van market grows for seventh month running
Summer surge as one new EV registered every 60 seconds
New car market up 28.3% in July to record full year of non-stop growth. One battery electric car registered every 60 seconds as deliveries surge 87.9%. New market outlook expects one new BEV registered every 50 seconds by year end, rising to one every 40 in 2024, as industry calls for chargepoint mandate to accelerate… Continue reading Summer surge as one new EV registered every 60 seconds
UK CV production grows 16.0% in best first half since 2011
Best first half to a year since 2011 as CV output increases 16.0% to 58,675 units. Best June since 2008 up, 23.0%, and rounds off third consecutive month of growth. Latest independent outlook expects light CV production to grow 44.0% this year to 114,500 units. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 16.0% in the first… Continue reading UK CV production grows 16.0% in best first half since 2011
Double digit growth for UK car production since January
British car production rebounds 11.7% in first six months with 450,168 units made as June completes fifth consecutive month of growth. Electrified vehicle production YTD surges 71.6% to new first half record, with 170,231 units rolling off factory lines. Latest independent production outlook anticipates UK factories turning out around 860,000 cars this year, up 10.9%… Continue reading Double digit growth for UK car production since January