30 January 2020 #UK Manufacturing UK engine manufacturing down -7.2% in 2019 to 2.5 million units. Reduced demand from car manufacturing plants and additional shutdowns in April and November affect annual production totals. Need for ambitious future trade deal highlighted as more than six in 10 UK-built engines head overseas. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive,… Continue reading UK engine manufacturing falls -7.2% in 2019
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Turbulent year for commercial vehicle manufacturing as output falls -7.8%
British commercial vehicle production falls -7.8% in 2019, following distortions from model change-overs. Output for overseas markets down -8.4%, while production for the UK drops -7.0%. Nearly 95% of all CV exports shipped to the EU, underlining the importance of an ambitious free trade agreement with UK’s biggest trading partner. UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declined… Continue reading Turbulent year for commercial vehicle manufacturing as output falls -7.8%
UK car output falls as industry targets world-class FTA that keeps Auto building for Britain
British car manufacturing falls for third consecutive year, down -14.2% in 2019 to 1.3m units – the lowest since 2010.1 Production for UK and overseas declines -12.3% and -14.7%, with 81% of cars built for export – the vast majority to the EU. Good year for alternatively fuelled and small volume car output, with production… Continue reading UK car output falls as industry targets world-class FTA that keeps Auto building for Britain
Grey cements position as Britain’s no1 car colour in 2019
Grey remains UK’s favourite new car colour after taking top spot for first time in 2018. 60.7% of new cars registered in grey, black or white – with a primary colour not making the podium since 20101. In 1999 blue was top of the charts, today it’s down to fourth as silver falls to its… Continue reading Grey cements position as Britain’s no1 car colour in 2019
UK new van registrations up 2.4% in 2019 as market finishes year on a high
06 January 2020 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market returns to growth in December, up +7.8%. Performance means new van registrations end 2019 up +2.4%, the third best year on record. 365,778 of the latest, cleanest models hit UK roads in a boost to fleet renewal. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND… Continue reading UK new van registrations up 2.4% in 2019 as market finishes year on a high
Record year for zero emission cars fails to reboot UK market, as sector calls for supportive policies to boost uptake
UK new car registrations fall -2.4% in 2019 to 2.3 million units, as multiple factors undermine market. Registrations of battery electric cars surge to record levels, up +144.0%, with a further 23 new models set to hit showrooms in 2020.1 CO2 increases for third consecutive year as industry faces tough new targets. December market ends… Continue reading Record year for zero emission cars fails to reboot UK market, as sector calls for supportive policies to boost uptake
November 2019 new car pre-registration figures
20 December 2019 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for November pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in November 2019 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the November 2019 release Go to Source
UK engine manufacturing drops -13.9% in November
20 December 2019 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK engine manufacturing falls -13.9% in November, following planned ‘no deal’ Brexit shutdowns. Year-to-date performance -7.9% behind 2018 with 2.4 million new engines produced. Importance of ambitious future trade deal underlined as more than six out of 10 UK-built engines shipped overseas. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said,… Continue reading UK engine manufacturing drops -13.9% in November
UK commercial vehicle production increases in November
20 December 2019 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK commercial vehicle production rises 9.8% in November, with 8,768 units built. Output for overseas market up 43.5%, but production for home drops -21.7%. Year-to-date performance has fallen by -9.3% during a turbulent year. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased 9.8% in November, with 8,768 units manufactured, according… Continue reading UK commercial vehicle production increases in November
SMMT statement on new government
Mike Hawes, SMMT CEO: We congratulate the Conservatives on their election success and look forward to working with the new government at this critical time for the automotive industry and the country. The priority must now be to restore business and economic confidence and re-establish the UK’s reputation as a great place to invest. When… Continue reading SMMT statement on new government