The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) is calling on the Government to regulate the sale of specialist security equipment after it emerged that organised criminal gangs are using the tools to steal keyless cars.
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SMMT: 14-Plate demand increases new car registrations
March 2014 was the biggest month for new car registrations since March 2004, with demand for the new 14-plate increasing registrations by 13.7% to 464,824 units.
SMMT raises 2013 forecast as new car sales soar
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has raised its forecasts for new car sales in 2013 after registrations rose for the 17th consecutive month.
2012 UK car exports and manufacturing a tale of two halves
Car manufacturing and export figures for 2012 have been released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) , and it’s a tale of two halves, premium car manufacturing versus mainstream.
Forged MOT certificates problematic
Consumers are being warned not to rely on new-style MOT certificates when buying cars.The warning comes from the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) after a 38-year-old man in Cleveland was arrested on suspicion of forging MOT certificates with intent to deceive.
