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Mike Hawes has been SMMT Chief Executive since 2013, helping promote the industry at home…
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The valuable skills and experience provided by Service Leavers are crucial to the industry’s future, especially as we shift to increasingly advanced…
The valuable skills and experience provided by Service Leavers are crucial to the industry’s future, especially as we shift to increasingly advanced…
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SMMT data published this week showed a slight -2.7% decline in HGV fleet renewal in 2024, which reflects a normalising market after a strong 2023 and…
SMMT data published this week showed a slight -2.7% decline in HGV fleet renewal in 2024, which reflects a normalising market after a strong 2023 and…
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A range of transport options is essential for everyone’s mobility needs to be met, so it is great news that SMMT data shows the highest volume of…
A range of transport options is essential for everyone’s mobility needs to be met, so it is great news that SMMT data shows the highest volume of…
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Two years of growth and a 16-year high have cemented the recovery of Britain’s bus sector, with passenger numbers continuing to rise alongside…
Two years of growth and a 16-year high have cemented the recovery of Britain’s bus sector, with passenger numbers continuing to rise alongside…
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A slight decline in truck fleet renewal reflects a sector that is normalising after strong post-Covid growth. With most of the market nearly one full…
A slight decline in truck fleet renewal reflects a sector that is normalising after strong post-Covid growth. With most of the market nearly one full…
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It is excellent news that automotive apprenticeship numbers are set to grow by up to 16% this academic year, with some 550 new starters and more than…
It is excellent news that automotive apprenticeship numbers are set to grow by up to 16% this academic year, with some 550 new starters and more than…
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The scale and pace of automotive transformation demands an influx of new skills. Upskilling, reskilling, cross-skilling and bringing fresh talent…
The scale and pace of automotive transformation demands an influx of new skills. Upskilling, reskilling, cross-skilling and bringing fresh talent…
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Britain’s automotive sector is on the cusp of a ‘green growth decade’ with billions being invested in EVs and, crucially, in a new generation of…
Britain’s automotive sector is on the cusp of a ‘green growth decade’ with billions being invested in EVs and, crucially, in a new generation of…
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The used car sector’s 25-month growth streak is good news for fleet renewal and for consumers benefitting from the greater choice filtering through…
The used car sector’s 25-month growth streak is good news for fleet renewal and for consumers benefitting from the greater choice filtering through…
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SMMT was delighted this week to host the inaugural Drivers of Change awards, in partnership with Autocar, to highlight the achievements of people…
SMMT was delighted this week to host the inaugural Drivers of Change awards, in partnership with Autocar, to highlight the achievements of people…
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With a significant rise in new EV uptake in January compared with the same month last year, but at a lower growth rate than December, it illustrates…
With a significant rise in new EV uptake in January compared with the same month last year, but at a lower growth rate than December, it illustrates…
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Diversity is a critical industry issue requiring everyone to get involved, so huge congratulations to all the Autocar Drivers of Change 2025 winners…
Diversity is a critical industry issue requiring everyone to get involved, so huge congratulations to all the Autocar Drivers of Change 2025 winners…
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The van market has enjoyed a bullish performance over the past two years but, amid a tough economic environment, businesses are under pressure. It…
The van market has enjoyed a bullish performance over the past two years but, amid a tough economic environment, businesses are under pressure. It…
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January’s figures show EV demand is growing – but not fast enough to deliver on current ambitions. Affordability remains a major barrier to uptake…
January’s figures show EV demand is growing – but not fast enough to deliver on current ambitions. Affordability remains a major barrier to uptake…
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An industrial strategy is increasingly urgent for the UK to deliver competitive manufacturing conditions – more affordable green energy, an upskilled…
An industrial strategy is increasingly urgent for the UK to deliver competitive manufacturing conditions – more affordable green energy, an upskilled…
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Growing pains are inevitable as automotive manufacturers ramp up the transition to zero emission vehicles and, with significant retooling underway in…
Growing pains are inevitable as automotive manufacturers ramp up the transition to zero emission vehicles and, with significant retooling underway in…
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The best British CV manufacturing performance since 2008 is testament to the sector’s agility, and, as the global pursuit of zero emission road…
The best British CV manufacturing performance since 2008 is testament to the sector’s agility, and, as the global pursuit of zero emission road…
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Amid significant geopolitical and trade tensions, UK manufacturers are set on turning billions of pounds of investment into production reality…
Amid significant geopolitical and trade tensions, UK manufacturers are set on turning billions of pounds of investment into production reality…
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Delivering the EV transition is a challenge felt globally, such is the international nature of our industry and, as we have seen with the…
Delivering the EV transition is a challenge felt globally, such is the international nature of our industry and, as we have seen with the…
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It’s often said people are creatures of habit and that certainly bears out in the UK’s new car market with grey proving the most popular car colour…
It’s often said people are creatures of habit and that certainly bears out in the UK’s new car market with grey proving the most popular car colour…
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