28 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: With less than 100 days to go, manufacturers finally have clarity on what they are required to sell next year and up to 2030. The industry is investing billions in decarbonisation and recognises the importance of this mechanism as the single most important measure… Continue reading SMMT statement on the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
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UK CV production up again in August
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grows 8.6% in most productive August since 2012. 6,660 units leave factories in August, pushing year-to-date volume 62.2% above pre-pandemic levels. CVs made for the domestic market up by 24.4%, while exports fall slightly, down -2.0%. British commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 8.6% in August as 6,660 units rolled out… Continue reading UK CV production up again in August
UK car manufacturing falls in August as factories gear up for next gen models
UK car production declines by -9.7% to 45,052 units in August, following six months of growth. Production for home market falls -25.2%, as exports also decline by -5.5%. Electrified vehicles represent nearly two in five of all cars produced in August, equivalent to 16,511 units. UK car production fell -9.7% in August, following six consecutive… Continue reading UK car manufacturing falls in August as factories gear up for next gen models
August 2023 new car pre-registration figures
26 September 2023 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for August pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in August 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the August 2023 release Go to Source
New members – September 2023
26 September 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 – September 2023
SMMT statement on the Prime Minister’s Net Zero announcement
20 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: The automotive industry’s commitment to a zero-emission new car and van market remains unchanged. Net Zero cannot be achieved without this sector’s decarbonisation. The Prime Minister has confirmed that a mandate to compel the sale of EVs – the single biggest mechanism to deliver Net… Continue reading SMMT statement on the Prime Minister’s Net Zero announcement
SMMT statement on government and net zero commitments
20 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: The automotive industry has and continues to invest billions in new electric vehicles as the decarbonisation of road transport is essential if net zero is to be delivered. Government has played a key part in bringing some of that investment to the UK, and Britain… Continue reading SMMT statement on government and net zero commitments
Consumer support key to faster and fairer EV transition as market enters new phase
UK’s EV transition emerges from ‘early adopter’ market phase, with more than 800,000 EVs registered since 2018 and on track to reach almost 18% market share by year end. Fleets leading electric transition but end of private consumer incentives undermines mass market demand. New research shows two thirds of drivers want to go electric but… Continue reading Consumer support key to faster and fairer EV transition as market enters new phase
SMMT statement – BMW group announcement on MINI plant Oxford
11 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: BMW’s landmark announcement is yet another vote of confidence in UK automotive manufacturing. Not only does it secure the long-term future of the home of one of the world’s most iconic brands, it also demonstrates once again our capabilities in electric vehicle production. British automotive… Continue reading SMMT statement – BMW group announcement on MINI plant Oxford
SMMT statement on Stellantis announcement at Ellesmere Port
07 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, A milestone for UK automotive manufacturing today with the start of production at Ellesmere Port, which becomes the first all-electric vehicle production plant in the UK. Electrifying British automotive manufacturing will help deliver jobs, growth and net zero and shows we are globally competitive.… Continue reading SMMT statement on Stellantis announcement at Ellesmere Port