06 February 2024 #Emissions #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: The Lords report recognises the role government must play in accelerating the EV transition. Many of the recommendations have already been highlighted by industry, such as chargepoint rollout ahead of need, equalising VAT on public charging to home charging and the importance… Continue reading SMMT statement on House of Lords electric vehicle report
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60,000th electric van joins UK roads as LCV demand enters second year of growth
UK new van registration volumes rise 8.4% to 23,962 units in best January for three years, as market grows for 13th consecutive month. Electric van uptake jumps 19.4% to 1,186 registrations, with more than 60,000 joining UK roads since 2018. Green uptake must grow faster, however, as Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate requires BEVs to represent… Continue reading 60,000th electric van joins UK roads as LCV demand enters second year of growth
UK reaches million EV milestone as new car market grows
Britain’s millionth EV registered during January while overall new car market grows 8.2%. Private retail demand down as fleets drive all growth in the month. 2024 market outlook holds at 1.97m units, with BEVs accounting for more than one in five, up from one in six. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND… Continue reading UK reaches million EV milestone as new car market grows
New business lead generated every seven seconds at CV Show
New analysis shows a new business lead was created every seven seconds at 2023’s CV Show – with the UK’s biggest road transport event set to generate thousands more in 2024. Some 300 exhibitors, from OEMs and suppliers to services and solutions providers, expected to attract 15,000 visitors to the NEC Birmingham on 23-25 April.… Continue reading New business lead generated every seven seconds at CV Show
New members – January 2024
25 January 2024 #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 – January 2024
Exports drive CV production in best year since 2010
UK commercial vehicle production rises 18.5% to 120,357 units in best year since 2010. Growth in both export and domestic markets, up 25.8% and 7.4% respectively in 2023. December closes off positive 12 months, with output up 80.3% to 8,490 units. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased by 18.5% in 2023 with 120,357 vans, trucks,… Continue reading Exports drive CV production in best year since 2010
SMMT statement on CE recognition
25 January 2024 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive Recognising CE marking indefinitely is very welcome and a common sense decision that will benefit the motorist and the competitiveness of the UK automotive industry. It means that thousands of aftermarket and supply chain businesses can continue to source vital automotive parts without unnecessary… Continue reading SMMT statement on CE recognition
SMMT statement on MOT consultation
25 January 2024 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: Government and the automotive industry have worked together to ensure the UK has some of the world’s safest roads. The decision to retain the existing MOT system is the right one, helping maintain this proud record and giving drivers confidence in car and… Continue reading SMMT statement on MOT consultation
UK Auto makes one million vehicles and welcomes £23.7 billion investment boost
UK vehicle production tops one million units, up 17.0% in best year since 2019. 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles made, with record electrified model output. £23.7 billion of private and public investment commitments announced in 2023. UK must now ramp up EV supply chain and deliver return on investments. UK vehicle production hit 1,025,474… Continue reading UK Auto makes one million vehicles and welcomes £23.7 billion investment boost
More motorists go green but grey is still the colour of choice
Grey is Britain’s most popular new car colour for the sixth consecutive year, topping half a million registrations. Black and white complete trio of best-selling colours, marking sixth year of an identical monochrome podium. Green cars reach highest share of market since 2004. Cream, pink and maroon are Britain’s rarest colours, comprising just 0.03% of… Continue reading More motorists go green but grey is still the colour of choice