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SMMT Transport News Brief

Sep 14, 2017Comments off

The automotive sector is a large and complex industry and working for its trade association means getting involved in a very wide agenda. One of

UK New Van Market Remains Steady In August

Sep 06, 2017Comments off

The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market remained steady in August, with 15,619 vans and pickups hitting British roads, according to figures released today by

UK New Car Market Reports Slower August

Sep 05, 2017Comments off

The UK new car market reported its fifth consecutive month of decline in August, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers

SMMT Transport News Brief

Sep 01, 2017Comments off

This week saw the UK’s position as a world-leader in automotive innovation cemented, as it was announced that the first real-world operational trials of HGV

SMMT Transport News Brief

Aug 25, 2017Comments off

There’s no doubt that new technology is playing a huge part in our industry and, as it continues to innovate, the UK’s transport sector is

Exports Remain Steady In 2017

Aug 24, 2017Comments off

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell -26.1% in July according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT). 6,499 vans, trucks, buses and

British Car Manufacturing Rebounds In JulyÂ...

Aug 24, 2017Comments off

British car manufacturing rose 7.8% in July, with 136,397 new units rolling off UK production lines, according to figures released today by the Society of

SMMT Transport News Brief

Aug 17, 2017Comments off

This week government published its post-Brexit customs union plan, which encouragingly recognised the need for an interim arrangement until the new relationship with our biggest

Commercial Vehicle Exports Rise In 2017

Aug 11, 2017Comments off

Exports of British-built vans, trucks and buses rose 11.6% in the first six months of 2017, with almost all headed to the EU, according to

SMMT Transport News Brief

Aug 10, 2017Comments off

Anyone who thinks the commercial vehicle industry is dull or old-fashioned clearly hasn’t seen the huge volume of innovation the sector brings to the global