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SMMT response to government consultation on 2030 petrol and diesel car phase-out

24 December 2024 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The automotive industry welcomes government’s review of both the end of sale date for cars powered solely by petrol or diesel, and possible changes to the flexibilities around the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. These are both critical issues for an industry that is… Continue reading SMMT response to government consultation on 2030 petrol and diesel car phase-out

Car manufacturing down in November as sector seeks an easing of cost pressures

UK car production falls -30.1% in November with 64,216 units rolling off factory lines. Output for domestic and export markets decline -56.7% and -21.3% respectively. Year to date volumes down -12.9% to 734,562 units with 258,938 electrified vehicles produced. UK car production fell -30.1% in November, the ninth consecutive month of decline, according to the… Continue reading Car manufacturing down in November as sector seeks an easing of cost pressures

Van market posts second best-ever November but EVs and pick-ups need support to keep pace

Light commercial vehicle registrations rise 10.5% in second best November on record. Uptake of all van classes rises but pick-up demand continues to decline. Electric van volumes grow by a third but review of market regulation urgently needed as annual market share retreats further from 10% target. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE… Continue reading Van market posts second best-ever November but EVs and pick-ups need support to keep pace

Discounts drive EV growth amid wider market contraction

UK’s new car market declines by -1.9% in November with 153,610 deliveries made. EV uptake rises as manufacturers continue unprecedented discounts totalling £4 billion this year. Industry welcomes urgent review of market regulation and incentives to deliver successful transition. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE Deliveries of new cars fell… Continue reading Discounts drive EV growth amid wider market contraction

CV production records best January-October performance in 16 years

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing falls -3.9% in October, but still records second-best monthly performance since 2008. Production for exports drops -11.6%, while domestic demand grows by 11.9%. Year to date output up 6.9% to 105,834 units – a 16-year high. News comes as industry calls for urgent action on market regulation and business costs. UK… Continue reading CV production records best January-October performance in 16 years

Car output slips in October as UK and EU markets stall

British car production down -15.3% in October with 77,484 units rolling off factory lines. Output for home and export markets declines -4.7% and -17.6% respectively. Latest production outlook downgrades expectations as new car markets in UK and overseas stall. News comes as industry calls for urgent action with weak EV demand and unsustainable business costs… Continue reading Car output slips in October as UK and EU markets stall

Alarm bells ringing as EV transition hits auto industry

Auto sector calls for urgent market intervention as weak demand and unsustainable business costs undermine UK industry. Car manufacturers face almost £6 billion bill to meet ZEV Mandate in first year, new analysis shows. Industry outlook anticipates 116,000 fewer new electric cars and vans will be registered this year compared with expectations when mandate was… Continue reading Alarm bells ringing as EV transition hits auto industry

New Members – November

25 November 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 – November