UK commercial vehicle production returns to growth, rising 47.1% in October as 12,853 units roll out of factory gates. Growth recorded in both export and domestic markets, up 47.0% and 47.2% respectively. Year-to-date output increases significantly by 15.3%, driven by exports, of which nine in 10 head to the EU. Strength of market sees latest… Continue reading CV sector returns to growth in best October since 2008
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UK car production up again as inward investment surges
UK car manufacturing output up 31.6% in October with 91,521 units rolling out of factories. Production for home and overseas markets up 23.9% and 33.4% respectively. Year-to-date volumes up 16.7% driven by exports with some eight in 10 cars shipped aboard. Inward investment flooding into sector as latest light vehicle production outlook revised up towards… Continue reading UK car production up again as inward investment surges
SMMT announces new President – Mick Flanagan, Vice President, Adient
The 83rd President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Mick Flanagan, Vice President for Volvo, JLR, Toyota, Nissan at Adient. Announced last night at SMMT’s 106th Annual Dinner, he will assume office from 1 January 2024, replacing Alison Jones, Senior Vice President Global Circular Economy at Stellantis, who steps down… Continue reading SMMT announces new President – Mick Flanagan, Vice President, Adient
UK Auto manufacturing charges up with £20bn investment boost in 2023
UK automotive manufacturing secures £20 billion in investment over the course of 2023 – more than in the previous seven years combined. Private sector commitments bolstered by government funding and as part of advanced manufacturing plan to ensure UK remains a global manufacturing, innovation and trade hub. Shift to zero emission cars, vans, trucks and… Continue reading UK Auto manufacturing charges up with £20bn investment boost in 2023
New members – November 2023
28 November 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 – November 2023
UK Auto Industry pledges to address diversity shortfall
Automotive Council commits to increasing the proportion of women in its workforce to 30% by 2030, with improvement critical to success. Pledge comes as Council launches best practice guide, Shifting Gears: How to better recruit and retain women in the UK automotive sector, in bid to drive change from top to bottom. Commitment to be announced at the 106thSMMT Annual Dinner in central London with almost 1,000 guests from… Continue reading UK Auto Industry pledges to address diversity shortfall
October 2023 new car pre-registration figures
27 November 2023 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for October pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in October 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the October 2023 release Go to Source
SMMT statement on the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan
26 November 2023 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: Decarbonising road transport is essential if net zero is to be achieved, and that transition must be ‘built in Britain’. The government’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan sets out measures to support the UK automotive supply chain as it undergoes the most significant transition in its… Continue reading SMMT statement on the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan
SMMT reaction to Nissan announcement
24 November 2023 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: The UK’s automotive manufacturing sector continues to demonstrate its investment attractiveness with yet another significant commitment. This new announcement from Nissan – coming on the back of billions recently committed by other manufacturers and supported by the UK government – underlines Britain’s position… Continue reading SMMT reaction to Nissan announcement
SMMT reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
22 November 2023 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: Last Friday’s announcement of £2 billion for zero emission advanced automotive manufacturing was an unequivocal vote of confidence in the sector. The Chancellor’s statement today, with its focus on business growth, responds to our industry’s need for measures that allow UK automotive to… Continue reading SMMT reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement