Author: SMMT_UK_Manufacturers Official News

Commercial vehicle production down -61.6% in May as some factories stay closed

26 June 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing 810 commercial vehicles built in May, down -61.6% as many plants remain shuttered amid coronavirus lockdown. Year-to-date production down -29.8%, compared with an already low volume May in 2019 amid key model changeovers.1 Production for both home and overseas markets falls, down -60.3% and -63.2% respectively. UK commercial… Continue reading Commercial vehicle production down -61.6% in May as some factories stay closed

UK car production falls -95.4% in May as sector begins to restart

British car production falls -95.4% in May with plants either closed or restarting at reduced capacity. Just 5,314 units roll off production lines as social distancing measures and market lockdowns restrict output. Year-to-date UK factories turn out 324,763 cars, down -41.7% on 2019. UK car manufacturing output fell -95.4% in May with just 5,314 vehicles… Continue reading UK car production falls -95.4% in May as sector begins to restart

UK Auto calls for restart support as Covid crisis threatens one in six jobs

UK auto industry calls for dedicated restart package to save jobs and pave the way for recovery. New SMMT survey reveals a third of workforce still on furlough with up to one in six jobs at risk. ‘Turbocharged’ Brexit negotiations needed to deliver a comprehensive zero-tariff FTA – crucial to avoiding crippling £40bn production losses… Continue reading UK Auto calls for restart support as Covid crisis threatens one in six jobs

SMMT-JAMA joint statement on the UK and Japanese governments starting to negotiate a UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement.

09 June 2020 #SMMT News SMMT-JAMA joint statement on the UK and Japanese governments starting to negotiate a UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement. SMMT and JAMA welcome the start of these historic free-trade agreement negotiations between the British and Japanese governments. Our two automotive industries have had a deep and mutually beneficial trade, technology and investment… Continue reading SMMT-JAMA joint statement on the UK and Japanese governments starting to negotiate a UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement.

Van registrations down -74.1% in May as pandemic continues to stifle demand

04 June 2020 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations down -74.1% in May to 7,541 units. Majority of registrations driven by fleet orders for key worker industries. 78,835 vans, 4x4s and pickups registered in the first five months, down -49.6%. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE… Continue reading Van registrations down -74.1% in May as pandemic continues to stifle demand

UK new car sales down -89.0% in May as ‘click and collect’ sparks hope ahead of showroom re-opening

UK new car market falls -89.0% in May as shutdown goes on, with just over 20,000 vehicles delivered. ‘Click and collect’ services help but market still 163,477 units behind same month last year. Market down more than -51% in first five months, as showrooms get green light to re-open. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD… Continue reading UK new car sales down -89.0% in May as ‘click and collect’ sparks hope ahead of showroom re-opening

UK engine production declines -99.5% in April as coronavirus lockdown halts manufacturing

29 May 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing Just 830 engines produced in April, down from 178,022, as UK output declines -99.5% Production for domestic and overseas markets down -99.9% and -99.4% respectively. Small number produced at month end ahead of some automotive plants restarting in May. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The nationwide lockdown… Continue reading UK engine production declines -99.5% in April as coronavirus lockdown halts manufacturing

Only 15 commercial vehicles manufactured in April, down -99.3% due to coronavirus shutdown

29 May 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing British commercial vehicle output drops -99.3% in April, with just 15 units rolling off production lines as nationwide factory closures hit. Year-to-date production down -27.6%, driven by lowest monthly output on record, compared with an already low volume April in 2019.1 CV manufacturers continue to supply parts for… Continue reading Only 15 commercial vehicles manufactured in April, down -99.3% due to coronavirus shutdown

UK car manufacturing plummets -99.7% in April as coronavirus stops production

British car production falls -99.7% in April with 197 units made as coronavirus pandemic closes factories. Car makers instead turn out more than 700,000 pieces of PPE, including face shields, visors and gowns, to support UK’s healthcare workers. Lowest monthly output since Second World War drives year-to-date production down -27.6%, with 121,811 fewer cars built.… Continue reading UK car manufacturing plummets -99.7% in April as coronavirus stops production