REGIONAL NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURES FOR JUNE 2012

About SMMT:

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. It supports the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad, promoting a united position to government, stakeholders and the media.

The automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy accounting for £55 billion turnover and £12 billion value added. With over 700,000 jobs dependent on the industry, it accounts for 10% of total UK exports and invests £1.3 billion each year in automotive R&D. Since 2000, huge strides have been made to reduce the environmental impact of its products throughout the life cycle. Improvements in manufacturing processes mean that in the last decade, energy used to produce each vehicle is down 43%, water use has been cut by 48% and 83% less waste enters landfill sites. Average new car tailpipe CO₂ emissions have also been slashed and are down 23% versus 10 years ago to 138g/km CO₂.