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SMMT statement on JLR and Tata Motors gigafactory announcement

19 July 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, This is a shot in the arm for the UK automotive industry, our economy and British manufacturing jobs, demonstrating the country is open for business and electric vehicle production. It comes at a critical moment, with the global industry transitioning at pace to electrification,… Continue reading SMMT statement on JLR and Tata Motors gigafactory announcement

SMMT statement on CPTPP trade deal

16 July 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The automotive industry is built on global trade so deepening the UK’s ties with the growing economies of the Pacific region makes eminent sense. Once ratified and implemented, the deal has the potential to deliver opportunities for the automotive industry so we will look… Continue reading SMMT statement on CPTPP trade deal

SMMT statement on Public Charge Point Regulations

12 July 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The announced measures to improve the UK’s EV charging experience will give everyone increased confidence in the network, something that is crucial to driving uptake and reducing emissions. The regulations’ focus on improving reliability, interoperability and pricing transparency is good news as they reflect… Continue reading SMMT statement on Public Charge Point Regulations

SMMT awarded Gold employer status for services to armed forces community

SMMT honoured with Gold Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for commitment to the armed forces community. Scheme recognises organisations that offer exceptional support and provide job opportunities to ex-armed forces personnel. Follows SMMT’s Bronze and Silver Award recognition in 2021 and 2022 and creation of Mission Automotive, the UK’s first ever industry-led initiative… Continue reading SMMT awarded Gold employer status for services to armed forces community

UK auto manufacturers cut CO2 while delivering record EV numbers

British automotive manufacturing plants reduce CO2 emissions by -2.8% to deliver lowest carbon footprint on record. Electrified vehicles reach record levels of output as investment in low carbon production delivers more ultra-low and zero emission vehicles to UK roads. Renewable energy generated by manufacturers reaches 46GWh – enough to produce up to 767,000 electric vehicle… Continue reading UK auto manufacturers cut CO2 while delivering record EV numbers

Best performing half year for new van market since 2019

New light commercial vehicle market records best first half year since 2019, up 17.7% as supply chain shortages ease. Demand for the latest vans rises by 31.0% in June to reach 34,630 units, rounding off six consecutive months of growth. Battery electric volumes increase by 8.7% in first half of the year, but uptake falls… Continue reading Best performing half year for new van market since 2019

New car market powers up as industry calls for VAT cut on EV public charging

New car registrations rise 25.8% to 177,266 units in 11th consecutive month of growth. BEV market grows 39.4% in June as industry calls for VAT cut on public charging to accelerate uptake. 949,720 new cars registered in first half of 2023 – up 18.4% year on year – as supply chain shortages ease. SEE CAR… Continue reading New car market powers up as industry calls for VAT cut on EV public charging

Commercial vehicle output records best May since 2008

30 June 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grows 36.9% in best May performance since 2008. Growth driven by exports, up 48.1%, while production for UK buyers rises by 13.1%. Year-to-date output is some 47.6% above pre-pandemic 2019, but action is needed to ensure the UK is a globally competitive manufacturing… Continue reading Commercial vehicle output records best May since 2008