Innovative UK zero emission tech companies join government and industry leaders at EVS35. World’s largest symposium for electric vehicles set to boost trade and investment into UK Auto. Trade mission comes as global BEV sales double in 2021 with UK market rising 71.2% so far this year. Some of the UK’s most innovative companies in… Continue reading British zero emission vehicle tech set to electrify EVS 35 in Oslo
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New van registrations fall for fifth consecutive month as supply squeeze continues
New light commercial vehicle registrations fall to 22,000, down -25.1% on last year’s record-breaking May. 39,209 fewer vans registered year-to-date as shortages of key components continue to restrict production. Electric van registrations up 62.7% to 6,085 units in first five months of 2022. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE UK… Continue reading New van registrations fall for fifth consecutive month as supply squeeze continues
May new car market declines as supply constraints hold back deliveries
UK new car registrations decline -20.6% to 124,394 units in second weakest May in three decades after locked-down 2020, as components shortages impact vehicle availability despite demand. Battery electric vehicle uptake increases by 17.7%, representing 12.4% of the month’s registrations, as manufacturers prioritise their supply. Incentives and infrastructure key to consumer confidence in choosing electric… Continue reading May new car market declines as supply constraints hold back deliveries
Commercial vehicles reach record share of vehicles on road
Vans, trucks, buses and coaches reach highest-ever proportion of vehicles on the road, with commercial vehicles accounting for more than one in eight vehicles in service. All vehicle sectors see increased numbers during 2021 as buses grow for first time since 2011. Electric vehicle use reaches record high but accounts for just one in 180… Continue reading Commercial vehicles reach record share of vehicles on road
Three quarters of a million EVs now on UK roads, but car ownership falls for second year
Vehicles on UK roads increase 0.4% to 40,506,971 in 2021, but car ownership falls -0.2% to 35,023,652 units – the first consecutive annual decrease in car ownership in more than 100 years. Electric vehicle use rises by 71% to 748,349 cars, vans, buses and trucks, with growth in all sectors. Pandemic-related market disruptions lead Britons… Continue reading Three quarters of a million EVs now on UK roads, but car ownership falls for second year
UK engine production falls -2.7% in April
26 May 2022 #UK Manufacturing April engine output falls -2.7%, with 126,082 units built. Production for UK and overseas markets declines -1.3% and -3.9% respectively. 537,355 engines produced this year, down -19.2% on same period in 2021. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, Another month of decline in UK engine output is disappointing but not… Continue reading UK engine production falls -2.7% in April
New members – May 2022
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 opportunities by matching buyers to… Continue reading New members – May 2022
Strong start to the year continues for UK CV production
26 May 2022 #UK Manufacturing British CV production rises 27.6% in best performing April since 2016. Output grows 58.0% for export markets but declines by -1.0% for domestic. The proportion of CVs built for export during the month increases to 59.9%. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production rose by 27.6% in April, the fourth consecutive month… Continue reading Strong start to the year continues for UK CV production
Global pressures hold back April car production
UK car production falls -11.3% in April with 60,554 units leaving factory gates. Decline driven by multiple factors, including chip shortage, model and structural changes. Sector calls for renewed policy focus on industrial and market competitiveness. UK car production fell -11.3% in April with 60,554 units rolling off factory lines, according to the latest figures… Continue reading Global pressures hold back April car production
April 2022 new car pre-registration figures
25 May 2022 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for April pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in April 2022 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the April 2022 release Go to Source