26 September 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 – September 2023
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SMMT statement on the Prime Minister’s Net Zero announcement
20 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: The automotive industry’s commitment to a zero-emission new car and van market remains unchanged. Net Zero cannot be achieved without this sector’s decarbonisation. The Prime Minister has confirmed that a mandate to compel the sale of EVs – the single biggest mechanism to deliver Net… Continue reading SMMT statement on the Prime Minister’s Net Zero announcement
SMMT statement on government and net zero commitments
20 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: The automotive industry has and continues to invest billions in new electric vehicles as the decarbonisation of road transport is essential if net zero is to be delivered. Government has played a key part in bringing some of that investment to the UK, and Britain… Continue reading SMMT statement on government and net zero commitments
Consumer support key to faster and fairer EV transition as market enters new phase
UK’s EV transition emerges from ‘early adopter’ market phase, with more than 800,000 EVs registered since 2018 and on track to reach almost 18% market share by year end. Fleets leading electric transition but end of private consumer incentives undermines mass market demand. New research shows two thirds of drivers want to go electric but… Continue reading Consumer support key to faster and fairer EV transition as market enters new phase
SMMT statement – BMW group announcement on MINI plant Oxford
11 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: BMW’s landmark announcement is yet another vote of confidence in UK automotive manufacturing. Not only does it secure the long-term future of the home of one of the world’s most iconic brands, it also demonstrates once again our capabilities in electric vehicle production. British automotive… Continue reading SMMT statement – BMW group announcement on MINI plant Oxford
SMMT statement on Stellantis announcement at Ellesmere Port
07 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, A milestone for UK automotive manufacturing today with the start of production at Ellesmere Port, which becomes the first all-electric vehicle production plant in the UK. Electrifying British automotive manufacturing will help deliver jobs, growth and net zero and shows we are globally competitive.… Continue reading SMMT statement on Stellantis announcement at Ellesmere Port
Automotive Council announces new industry leadership
The Automotive Council has today announced the appointment of two industry heavyweights to spur innovation, competitiveness and growth in the UK’s critical automotive sector. Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO, Bentley Motors, is appointed Industry co-Chair, while Arun Srinivasan, Head of Bosch Mobility in the UK, takes on the role of Industry Deputy co-Chair of the… Continue reading Automotive Council announces new industry leadership
UK van market continues growth in August
Eighth consecutive month of growth for UK van market in August, up 5.0% to 16,303 units. Battery electric van demand continues to rise, up 6.9% in the month to 1,122 units. Registrations year-to-date hit 213,219 as sector’s recovery gathers pace. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new light… Continue reading UK van market continues growth in August
August boost for EV market but regulatory uncertainty threatens future ambitions
New car market enters second year of growth as August registrations rise 24.4%. Battery electric cars take highest monthly market share for the year, accounting for 20.1% of new cars reaching the road. Industry warns delay on Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate details puts decarbonisation goals at risk. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE… Continue reading August boost for EV market but regulatory uncertainty threatens future ambitions
UK CV production hits July eight year high
Commercial vehicle output rises 9.3% in fourth consecutive month of growth. 8,853 units produced in best July since 2015, while year to date output soars 68.0% above pre-pandemic volumes. Export performance continues to rise as domestic demand remains stable. 2023 UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output grew 9.3% in July to reach 8,853 units, according… Continue reading UK CV production hits July eight year high