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New car market declines by 10.4%

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 120,331 new cars were registered in the UK in April.

Evening Standard

The reasons why new car sales across UK dropped

Uptake of pure battery electric new cars however grew by 8.1 per cent in April

The Independent UK

Jaguar Land Rover Halts US Shipments Amid New Tariff Pressures

Jaguar Land Rover halts US shipments in response to new 25% tariffs, as the British auto industry faces growing challenges.

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Where and when to watch Keir Starmer's speech responding to Donald Trump tariffs

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer is set to give a keynote speech on Monday afternoon in the wake of US president Donald Trump introducing sweeping…

The National (Scotland)

Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post-tariff plans

The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump Administration

The Independent UK

UK regulator fines 10 carmakers and two trade bodies over green ad collusion

CMA found car firms chose not to compete when advertising what percentage of their vehicles could be recycled

The Guardian - UK

Car production falls for 12th month in a row

The SMMT called Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s spring statement a ‘missed opportunity’.

The Independent UK

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UK car industry hits out at Trump’s ‘disappointing’ tariffs on imported vehicles

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which represents the British car industry, urged the US and UK governments to strike a deal.

Evening Standard

Car industry urges UK government to create new EV incentives

Automotive body says current policy is leading to job losses and has become a ‘driver of de-industrialisation’

The Guardian - UK

Jobs at risk unless demand for electric vehicles is raised, industry body warns

Mike Hawes, of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, warned of the danger of ‘de-industrialisation’.

Evening Standard

Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role

Sales of battery-powered cars jumped in February, with Model 3 and Model Y most popular after Mini Cooper

The Guardian - UK

Car production falls amid ‘perfect storm’ for industry

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the number of vehicles built in the UK in January fell 17% compared with the same time last year.

Evening Standard

Tesla crashes out of $1 trillion club as "Elon factor" hits sales and shares

Tesla’s UK sales so far this year will be revealed next week by industry body SMMT

Evening Standard

Transport secretary meets with car industry to discuss 2030 petrol ban

Heidi Alexander discusses ZEV Mandate and 2030 petrol and diesel car phase out in ‘constructive’ meeting

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

UK used electric vehicle sales hit record last year as prices fell

Secondhand market thrived as sales of new EVs also reached highest levels to date, SMMT trade body says

Evening Standard

Sales of used electric cars reach record market share

Some 188,000 pure electric vehicles changed hands in the UK in 2024, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.

Evening Standard

Tesla sales fall in UK, France and other EU countries after Elon Musk storms into politics

The billionaire ally of Donald Trump has called on Sir Keir Starmer to resign

Evening Standard

Demand for new cars falls by 2.5% in January

Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 139,345 new cars were registered in the UK last month.

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International Business Times

UK Car Sector Fears For Trump Tariffs As Output Falls

Britain's vehicle production slid below one million units last year as the sector transitions to electric cars, an industry body said Thursday as it warned over US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

The Independent UK

UK car production plummets to lowest level since 1954

Manufacturing sinks to pandemic levels

The Guardian - UK

UK car production falls to lowest level since 1954

Number made fell to 780,000, the lowest for seven decades barring the pandemic, as carmakers battle weak demand and EV transition

Evening Standard

Car production falls amid slowdown in transition to electric vehicles

The SMMT reported a slowdown in the transition to electric vehicles.

The Independent UK

Government should stick to 2030 ban for petrol and diesel, demands Polestar chief

Stick to 2030 ban for petrol and diesel, says Michael Lohscheller, but bring in purchase and charging incentives

Evening Standard

New car market up 2.6% in 2024

Pure battery electric new cars made up 19.6% of the new car market in 2024, with around 382,000 units.

The Independent UK

Electric car sales hit a record high in 2024 but fall short of government target

New car sales hit 1.95 million in 2024; EVs take 19.6 per cent share; Ford Puma is Britain’s best selling car, Volkswagen is Britain’s favourite car brand

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