New Members – January

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 – January

Car registrations by brand – January 2026

Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 02 February 2026 Data reference period: January 2026 Analysis by brand of car registrations in Italy.  Download attachment: 02 Marca_January 2026_6980c9eab889f.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: brand, cars, registrations, 2026, January Go to Source

Group car registrations – January 2026

Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 02 February 2026 Data reference period: January 2026 Analysis by brand and group of car registrations in Italy.  Download attachment: 03 Groups_January 2026_6980c9dd92afc.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: groups, cars, registrations, 2026, January Go to Source

Registrations of cars and off-road vehicles in Italy: Top 50 models – January 2026

Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 02 February 2026 Data reference period: January 2026 Ranking of the 50 best-selling car models in Italy.  Download attachment: 06 Top 50 January 2026_6980ca3528cb8.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: cars, registrations, model, 2026, January Go to Source

Market structure – January 2026

Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 02 February 2026 Data reference period: January 2026 Analysis of the structure of the Italian car market with details by fuel supply, user, segment, bodywork and geographical area.  Download attachment: 04 Market structure January 2026_6980ca1171dd7.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: registrations,… Continue reading Market structure – January 2026

Global partnership can drive UK Auto growth 

2025 was a tough year for UK vehicle manufacturing with a combination of plant restructuring, trade uncertainties, economic weakness in key markets and, of course, a major cyber incident at a key manufacturer all limiting output. Against that backdrop, the industry’s resilience should not be underestimated and December’s growth in car production augurs well for… Continue reading Global partnership can drive UK Auto growth 

Driving investment in UK commercial vehicle manufacturing

SMMT today published the full year UK commercial vehicle production figures for 2025 showing 47,344 taxis, vans, trucks, buses and coaches left factory lines last year, down -62.3% on the previous year as a result of industry restructures and the closure of two factories. Creating an environment for investment to be made in manufacturing sites… Continue reading Driving investment in UK commercial vehicle manufacturing

Five minutes with… Nick Smith, Chief Executive Officer (UK) at bott Ltd

How important has the 2025 purchase of Van Guard Accessories (VGA) been for bott? This was a strategic acquisition enabling us to provide an important ‘one-stop-shop solution’ for our customers. The VGA business has seen tremendous growth in recent years, steadily expanding its market share across the UK. Now as part of the bott Group,… Continue reading Five minutes with… Nick Smith, Chief Executive Officer (UK) at bott Ltd

The automotive roadshows and networking events driving UK business

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) regional events regularly attract hundreds of senior automotive delegates, from a wide range of companies including vehicle manufacturers, as well as global and local suppliers. Many of these represent the light commercial vehicle, bus, coach and heavy goods vehicle sectors, with the UK having a strong presence in… Continue reading The automotive roadshows and networking events driving UK business