Battery electric car choice quadruples over past five years to support Britain’s world leading zero emission ambition. Every class of vehicle now available as an electric option – from super small urban commuter runarounds to family cars and luxury saloons. Average battery range for new vehicles launching in 2023 reaches almost 300 miles – nearly… Continue reading Britain’s new car market boosted by battery electric vehicle choice
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UK car production up in April as exports surge
British car manufacturing output up 9.9% in April with 66,527 units rolling off factory lines. Exports surge 14.7% in the month with more than eight in 10 UK-made cars heading overseas. Sector calls for pragmatic solution to solve UK-EU rules of origin technical challenge. British car manufacturing made further gains in April, with output increasing… Continue reading UK car production up in April as exports surge
SMMT statement on Rules of Origin
17 May 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: The UK-EU TCA provided the basis for tariff-free trade and unlocked some pent-up investment. However, the rules of origin for batteries pose a significant challenge to manufacturers on both sides of the Channel, with the prospect of tariffs and price increases which discourage consumers from… Continue reading SMMT statement on Rules of Origin
Mixed performance for bus and coach market in first quarter
UK demand for new buses and coaches declines slightly -0.6% in Q1 2023, some -39.7% below the pre-pandemic five-year average. Single and double deck bus and coach sectors rally, up 89.1% and 55.2% respectively, but falling minibus registrations and ongoing supply chain shortages stymie growth. Industry awaits government response to consultation on Category B licence… Continue reading Mixed performance for bus and coach market in first quarter
Best first quarter for HGV fleet renewal since pandemic
UK new HGV registrations rose by 17.1% to 11,517 units in Q1 2023, the best start to a year since pre-pandemic 2019. Double digit growth for rigid and articulated trucks, with volumes up 17.3% and 16.8% respectively. Industry calls for long-term strategy for HGV infrastructure and incentives to deliver zero emission goals. SEE HGV REGISTRATIONS… Continue reading Best first quarter for HGV fleet renewal since pandemic
Go-Ahead’s Coronation buses take to the road
11 May 2023 #Bus & Coach Bus operator Go-Ahead unveiled commemorative buses in London and South West England to mark the coronation of Their Majesties Kings Charles III and Queen Camilla. In Devon, a red, white and blue Plymouth Citybus double-decker with festive bunting took to the city streets to mark the historic royal event,… Continue reading Go-Ahead’s Coronation buses take to the road
Used car market rallies as greater supply energises zero emission shift
UK used car market grows 4.1% in Q1 2023 after three successive quarters of decline. Best start to a year since 2020, but market remains below pre-pandemic levels. BEV sales up 56.5% as 26,257 change hands, representing 1.4% of the market in Q1. Download the used car sales report for Q1 2023 The UK’s used… Continue reading Used car market rallies as greater supply energises zero emission shift
New van market delivers fourth month of growth
New van registrations rise 4.9% to reach 22,665 units in April. 109,937 new vans registered during first four months of the year, closing the gap to -13.7% on pre-pandemic levels. Growing confidence bolsters outlook to 15.4% growth on 2022, but battery electric vehicle market share downgraded against challenging economic backdrop and paucity of dedicated infrastructure.… Continue reading New van market delivers fourth month of growth
New car market grows for ninth month running
New car market records ninth consecutive month of growth, up 11.6% Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) take 15.4% market share, with additional investment needed for more drivers to make the switch. SMMT upgrades 2023 outlook from 1.79m units to 1.83m as supply chain disruption eases, but BEV forecast softens. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS… Continue reading New car market grows for ninth month running
CV manufacturing up in Q1 despite March fall
CV production falls -3.0% to 9,822 units in March, marking a second consecutive monthly decline. Both home and export volumes down in the month, falling -2.8% and -3.2% respectively. Output rises 1.1% in the year to date due to strong January performance and overseas focus. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output decreased by -3.0% in… Continue reading CV manufacturing up in Q1 despite March fall