Author: SMMT_UK_Manufacturers Official News

New members – April 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. Legal helpline SMMT advisors provide assistance with disputes, contracts, employment issues, health and safety matters and much more. Developing… Continue reading New members – April 2022

SMMT statement in response to bi-annual MOT proposals

27 April 2022 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive said: The industry shares the widespread concern over rising prices and the squeeze on household incomes. Safety, however, must always come first and, whilst today’s vehicles are more reliable than ever, regular MOTs ensure safety-critical components such as brakes and tyres which wear out as… Continue reading SMMT statement in response to bi-annual MOT proposals

Car makers treble battery range and deliver 15-fold increase in model choice in a decade

Average battery range of vehicles at annual SMMT Test Day grows from 74 miles to almost 260 miles during Britain’s first ‘electric decade’. Industry confirms commitment to zero-emission motoring, from hatchbacks to supercars, as more than 40% of models on the market now come with a plug. SMMT Test Day reflects EV model choice with… Continue reading Car makers treble battery range and deliver 15-fold increase in model choice in a decade

Automotive industry leaders gather to drive electrified vehicle manufacturing in the North East

SMMT Regional Forum comes to Sunderland to help secure more investment for the region as automotive industry looks to ramp up zero-emission vehicle and battery production. Latest SMMT analysis reveals £4.1bn auto sector commitment to North East in UK’s first ‘electric decade’, helping create at least 7,000 jobs in EV manufacturing. Speakers from Adient, Advanced… Continue reading Automotive industry leaders gather to drive electrified vehicle manufacturing in the North East

Commercial Vehicle Show celebrates strong exhibitor demand as preparations ramp up for 2022 Show

Vast range of exhibitors committed to the 2022 Show. Catering to variety of requirements, final space applications closing. Comprehensive live theatre programme across three days at the NEC. Organisers of the 2022 Commercial Vehicle Show are delighted to confirm that more than 200 exhibitors have committed to the Show, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham… Continue reading Commercial Vehicle Show celebrates strong exhibitor demand as preparations ramp up for 2022 Show

SMMT statement in response to Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate proposals

07 April 2022 #Emissions #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate proposals are the most ambitious of any major market in the world. The automotive sector continues to invest billions in a wide and growing range of zero emission vehicles, vehicles which are already becoming commonplace on Britain’s… Continue reading SMMT statement in response to Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate proposals

UK van registrations fall -27.6% as global supply challenges hamper pandemic recovery

New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations fall by -27.6% in March to 40,613 units. Registrations of large vans down -18.9%, while demand for medium-sized vans, the second biggest segment by volume, falls -27.6%. Market ends first quarter of 2022 at -27.6% below pre-pandemic levels, as global shortage of semiconductors continues to affect supply. SEE LCV… Continue reading UK van registrations fall -27.6% as global supply challenges hamper pandemic recovery

New car market feels supply chain squeeze during critical ‘new numberplate’ month

New car registrations decline -14.3% to 243,479 units – the weakest March since 1998, before the UK went to two annual number plate changes – as supply chain shortages constrain deliveries. Best ever month for battery electric vehicles with 78.7% growth to 39,315 units, while all electrified vehicles account for one in three registrations. March… Continue reading New car market feels supply chain squeeze during critical ‘new numberplate’ month

SMMT Industry Forum appoints Richard Sadler as Managing Director

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Sadler as the new Managing Director of SMMT Industry Forum. Sadler takes over from Mike Baunton, who returns to the role of Chair of the SMMT Industry Forum Board after serving as Interim MD. With more than 15 years… Continue reading SMMT Industry Forum appoints Richard Sadler as Managing Director