Author: SMMT_UK_Manufacturers Official News

UK new van market down slightly in February

05 March 2020 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declines -2.0% after two months of growth. Demand for pickups and smaller commercials falls in double digits, but mid-size vans buck the trend, up 9.3%. Year-to-date performance remains ahead, up 2.8%, with 37,660 new LCVs registered. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD… Continue reading UK new van market down slightly in February

UK new car market falls -2.9% in February as industry calls for tax free EVs to kick-start demand

UK new car market declines -2.9% in February to 79,594, as demand from private buyers falls again. Good month for battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars, with 4,566 joining UK roads but, at just 5.8%, market share remains low. Industry urges Chancellor to help more drivers go electric – as new calculations show removal… Continue reading UK new car market falls -2.9% in February as industry calls for tax free EVs to kick-start demand

SMMT response to the UK Government’s Approach to Negotiations

27 February 2020 #Europe #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: With both mandates now on the table, negotiations for an ambitious, world-leading FTA must now begin in earnest. The UK government’s special focus on automotive is welcome given the sector’s importance to both economic prosperity and jobs across Britain. We look forward to continuing… Continue reading SMMT response to the UK Government’s Approach to Negotiations

UK engine manufacturing falls -1.7% in January

27 February 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK engine manufacturing down -1.7% in January, with 238,193 units built. Decline driven by -7.9% fall in overseas demand, with 140,418 engines sent abroad. Dependence on overseas trade highlights the need for an ambitious future trade deal with EU. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, While it is… Continue reading UK engine manufacturing falls -1.7% in January

British commercial vehicle production down -10.7% in January

27 February 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing Start of 2020 sees UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fall -10.7%, following remarkable 49.1% growth in January 2019.1 Production falls for both home and overseas markets, down -8.8% and -12.2% respectively. Fifth consecutive month of decline in home demand, with 352 fewer UK-built CVs than last year. UK commercial… Continue reading British commercial vehicle production down -10.7% in January

Improvement in UK car exports fails to offset domestic decline as production falls in January

27 February 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK car production dips -2.1% in January, the fifth successive month of decline. Exports increase 4.1% to some 97,870 units while production for the UK falls -23.9%. Industry calls for supportive measures in upcoming Budget to boost British market. British car production fell -2.1% in the first month… Continue reading Improvement in UK car exports fails to offset domestic decline as production falls in January

Van market up +5.9% marking positive start to 2020

05 February 2020 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grows for second consecutive month, up +5.9% in January. Registrations up for small and mid-sized vans, while pickups show decline. 23,557 of the latest, low emission models hit UK roads as new models and deals drive fleet renewal. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY… Continue reading Van market up +5.9% marking positive start to 2020

UK new car market falls -7.3% in January, as sector demands clear plan for 2035 ambition

UK new car registrations fall -7.3% in January as private and fleet demand declines, down -13.9% and -2.2% respectively. Registrations of battery electric cars continue to grow, with a year-on-year uplift of 2,720 units, as plug-in hybrids and hybrids also enjoy record demand. Industry calls for extensive package of incentives to accelerated match 2035 zero-emission… Continue reading UK new car market falls -7.3% in January, as sector demands clear plan for 2035 ambition

SMMT response to Government’s 2035 end of sale announcement

04 February 2020 #Emissions #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: It’s extremely concerning that government has seemingly moved the goalposts for consumers and industry on such a critical issue. Manufacturers are fully invested in a zero emissions future, with some 60 plug-in models now on the market and 34 more coming in 2020. However,… Continue reading SMMT response to Government’s 2035 end of sale announcement