Author: SMMT_UK_Manufacturers Official News

New members – October 2023

25 October 2023 #SMMT News Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: SMMT data services Extensive market data providing key information to assist marketing and promotional activity, and future business opportunities. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate… Continue reading New members – October 2023

Agreement with Europe needed to avoid £3,400 electric vehicle tax hike

New figures reveal tariff threat to EU-made battery electric vehicles could result in a £3,400 average price hike if unworkable rules of origin are implemented in January. 10% tariffs would also add £3,600 to cost of British-built BEVs sold in Europe, with conventional ICE models unaffected on both sides. Auto sector calls on EU and… Continue reading Agreement with Europe needed to avoid £3,400 electric vehicle tax hike

Alexander Dennis grows Scarborough production capabilities

12 October 2023 #Bus & Coach Alexander Dennis has taken on a lease for additional warehouse capacity at its Scarborough bus and coach manufacturing facility. Located near to the manufacturer’s existing site, the new 104,000 sq ft warehouse will allow the rationalisation of all logistics for the factory, freeing up space to restructure production arrangements… Continue reading Alexander Dennis grows Scarborough production capabilities

Expanded CV Show returns for 2024, driving business in a Net Zero world

Britain’s biggest and best attended expo for commercial vehicles launches for 2024 with all-new conference focused on key business-critical themes – decarbonisation, technical expertise, and people and skills. 23rd edition to run 23-25 April 2024 at NEC Birmingham with more than 300 exhibitors expected to present the latest vehicles and technology to thousands of operators… Continue reading Expanded CV Show returns for 2024, driving business in a Net Zero world

Nine months of growth for Britain’s new van market but chargepoint plan still needed

UK new light commercial vehicle market rises for ninth month running, up 28.1% to 44,760 units in September. Large vans remain most popular, up 13.0%, but medium-sized vans drive growth, increasing by 89.0%. Electric van uptake rises 85.9% to 2,882 units but chargepoint rollout must consider specific van needs to scale up emerging market. SEE… Continue reading Nine months of growth for Britain’s new van market but chargepoint plan still needed

September new car market grows but motorist support needed to reverse falling private consumer EV demand

272,610 new cars registered in September as market rises 21.0% in 14th consecutive month of growth. Fleets drive expansion during ‘new plate month’ while overall private purchases add to uplift. Zero emission vehicle demand continues to grow, but industry calls for private motorist support as consumer uptake of battery electric cars declines. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS… Continue reading September new car market grows but motorist support needed to reverse falling private consumer EV demand

SMMT statement on the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate

28 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: With less than 100 days to go, manufacturers finally have clarity on what they are required to sell next year and up to 2030. The industry is investing billions in decarbonisation and recognises the importance of this mechanism as the single most important measure… Continue reading SMMT statement on the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate

UK CV production up again in August

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grows 8.6% in most productive August since 2012. 6,660 units leave factories in August, pushing year-to-date volume 62.2% above pre-pandemic levels. CVs made for the domestic market up by 24.4%, while exports fall slightly, down -2.0%. British commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 8.6% in August as 6,660 units rolled out… Continue reading UK CV production up again in August

UK car manufacturing falls in August as factories gear up for next gen models

UK car production declines by -9.7% to 45,052 units in August, following six months of growth. Production for home market falls -25.2%, as exports also decline by -5.5%. Electrified vehicles represent nearly two in five of all cars produced in August, equivalent to 16,511 units. UK car production fell -9.7% in August, following six consecutive… Continue reading UK car manufacturing falls in August as factories gear up for next gen models