UK car production output maintains momentum, growing 26.9% in May to 79,046 units. Volumes for domestic market surge 45.4% to 16,188 while exports rise 22.9% to 62,858. News comes as sector calls for industrial strategy to unlock £106 billion EV production prize. UK car production rose for the fourth consecutive month in May, up 26.9%… Continue reading British car production continues growth in best May since 2019
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UK Auto calls for industrial strategy to secure £106 billion EV prize
UK Automotive calls for cross-party adoption of five pledges as part of an industrial strategy to drive industrial transformation, mobility for all, upskilling, global trade, and clean, affordable energy. Commitment would deliver green automotive manufacturing growth and consumer choice in a thriving, accessible EV market. £106 billion prize at stake with UK BEV production set… Continue reading UK Auto calls for industrial strategy to secure £106 billion EV prize
New members – June 2023
26 June 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 – June 2023
UK zero emission innovation on show at EVS36 Sacramento
Some of the UK’s most advanced automotive companies will team up next week (11-14 June) at the 36th International Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (EVS36) in Sacramento, California to demonstrate how British innovation and engineering is driving one of the world’s most ambitious transport decarbonisation timelines. Six leading firms will make up the UK pavilion,… Continue reading UK zero emission innovation on show at EVS36 Sacramento
New van market maintains growth in May
New light commercial vehicle registrations reach 25,359 units in May, up 15.3% on last year in the fifth consecutive month of rising demand. Deliveries of new battery electric vans grow by a fifth (19.8%) to 1,041 units, as more businesses enjoy the benefits of the latest green tech. 135,296 vans now registered in 2023 thanks… Continue reading New van market maintains growth in May
New car market maintains momentum with tenth month of growth
New car registrations rise 16.7% to deliver 10th consecutive month of growth as supply continues to improve. Market records longest uninterrupted period of growth since 2015 – but remains -21.0% down on 2019. Drivers continue switch to electric vehicles as BEV volumes grow 58.7% to take 16.9% market share. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD… Continue reading New car market maintains momentum with tenth month of growth
April 2023 new car pre-registration figures
26 May 2023 #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 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the April 2023 release Go to Source
New members – May 2023
26 May 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 – May 2023
CV manufacturing bounces back in best April since 2010
CV production grows 33.3% to 10,504 units in April, marking the month’s best performance since 2010 and an uplift after two months of successive decline. Export demand soars, rising 56.3% to 7,382 units while home output falls -1.1%. Production is up 9.0% in the year to date – the best performance since 2012 – as… Continue reading CV manufacturing bounces back in best April since 2010
Britain’s new car market boosted by battery electric vehicle choice
Battery electric car choice quadruples over past five years to support Britain’s world leading zero emission ambition. Every class of vehicle now available as an electric option – from super small urban commuter runarounds to family cars and luxury saloons. Average battery range for new vehicles launching in 2023 reaches almost 300 miles – nearly… Continue reading Britain’s new car market boosted by battery electric vehicle choice