The Latest Breaking News from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

New car sales surge in UK amid electric vehicle revolution

New car registrations in the UK increased by 11.7 per cent in July, marking the eighth consecutive month of growth, with a total of 156,571 vehicles registered according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) was a significant driver of this growth, rising…

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Demand for EVs drives new car market to eighth consecutive month of growth

Some 156,571 new cars were registered last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.

Evening Standard · Aug 5

The UK’s best-selling cars in June as electric vehicle purchases surge

Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the market has continued to grow

The Independent UK · Jul 6

New car market grew 0.5% in October

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 144,948 new cars were registered over the month.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

Electric car sales hit record high in September

Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 72,779 pure battery electric new cars were registered last month.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Fall in number of cars built in the UK as exports dip – trade association

The number of new electric cars leaving factories accounted for 40% of total output.

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Used car market almost back to pre-Covid levels

Some 4,017,106 cars changed hands in the first half of 2025, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

Registrations of new cars down by 5% in July as drivers delay EV purchases

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 140,154 new cars were registered last month.

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2025

New car market returns to growth

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 150,070 new cars were registered last month.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Choice of EVs for UK car buyers reaches record high

Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said car buyers can choose from more than 130 battery electric new car models.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025