SMMT
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Manufacturer News 5 SepEV boom not enough to stem registration decline in August
New car registrations declined by -1.6% in August, despite a surge in demand for electric cars.
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Environment News 14 AugStrong demand for used hybrid cars, says SMMT
Demand for petrol and diesel models declined in the second quarter, down by 3.7% and 2.5% respectively, but still made up 98.3% of the market, according to the SMMT.
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Manufacturer News 5 AugFleet and business new car registrations fall in July
SMMT claims that political and economic uncertainty, and confusion over future Government policy on different fuel types, is damaging business confidence.
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General News 29 JulSMMT warns no-deal Brexit presents “existential threat” to automotive industry
A no-deal Brexit “presents an existential threat” to the UK’s automotive industry, the SMMT has warned new Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Fleet Industry News 11 JulGovernment targets particulate matter from fleet cars
UK Government calls for action to tackle particulate matter released from tyres and brakes
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Fleet Industry News 5 JulNew company car registrations fall again in June
Fleet and business registrations declined for the second month in a row, while the overall new car market was down for the fourth successive month, says the SMMT.
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Fleet Industry News 4 JulRecalls an issue for used car market, says VRA
The Vehicle Remarking Association (VRA) is warning that outstanding manufacturer recalls in the used car market could attract the interest of Trading Standards.
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Manufacturer News 26 JunBrexit: ‘No deal’ could cost UK car industry £70m a day
Trade body SMMT warns the next Prime Minister ‘no deal’ Brexit could cost the UK auto industry up to £70m a day in tariffs and delays to parts at the border.
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Manufacturer News 25 JunCarmakers ‘delay electric vehicles to cash-in on SUVs’
European NGO Transport and Environment makes claim after EU’s environmental watchdog shows new car average emission rise.
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Fleet Industry News 5 Jun
Fleet and business registrations decline in May
SMMT figures also show that plug-in hybrid registrations were down by more than 40% in May.
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Manufacturer News 29 MayNational travel survey: half want hybrid car
A Government survey shows almost half of drivers (48%) are likely to opt for an ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) to replace their current car.
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Fleet Industry News 16 MayDemand increases for used hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric cars
The UK’s used car market was stable in the first quarter, down just 0.6%, according to new figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Manufacturer News 7 MayNew plug-in hybrid car registrations decline by a third
Overall, the alternative fuel vehicle market rose by 12.7% in April, but zero emission-capable plug-in hybrids fell by 34%, says the SMMT.
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Fleet Industry News 2 May
Lack of clarity on Brexit 'utterly unacceptable', says SMMT
A ‘no deal’ Brexit may have been avoided for now, but uncertainty over the UK’s future relationship with the EU is taking its toll on the car industry.
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Fleet Management Home 1 MayTrue fleet dips in Q1 as rental rises
Sector still in limbo as fleets struggle to advise drivers on options
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Manufacturer News 4 AprBrexit ‘threatens’ £62bn self-driving car potential
The UK’s departure from the EU must be orderly, with a deal that supports both the industry and technological collaboration, especially in data, says the SMMT.
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Manufacturer News 4 AprFleet and business registrations down and diesel decline continues
UK new car registrations declined by 3.4% last month, with fleet and business registrations falling by 3.9%, as political and economic uncertainty and continuing confusion over diesel affected demand.
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Manufacturer News 13 Mar
Brexit: Car industry urges MPs to take ‘no deal’ off the table
The car industry is urging MPs to remove the prospect of a ‘no deal’ Brexit today (Wednesday, March 13) after the Government lost its latest vote.
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Latest Fleet News 8 Mar
Brexit: 'No deal' car price warning for fleets
Fleets are being warned they could face price increases and longer lead times for vehicles and spare parts, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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Manufacturer News 5 Mar
Fleet and business new car registrations show slight decline
Overall, the UK’s new car market enjoyed marginal growth in February, up 1.4% following five straight months of decline,
