New car market up 28.3% in July to record full year of non-stop growth. One battery electric car registered every 60 seconds as deliveries surge 87.9%. New market outlook expects one new BEV registered every 50 seconds by year end, rising to one every 40 in 2024, as industry calls for chargepoint mandate to accelerate… Continue reading Summer surge as one new EV registered every 60 seconds
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UK CV production grows 16.0% in best first half since 2011
Best first half to a year since 2011 as CV output increases 16.0% to 58,675 units. Best June since 2008 up, 23.0%, and rounds off third consecutive month of growth. Latest independent outlook expects light CV production to grow 44.0% this year to 114,500 units. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 16.0% in the first… Continue reading UK CV production grows 16.0% in best first half since 2011
Double digit growth for UK car production since January
British car production rebounds 11.7% in first six months with 450,168 units made as June completes fifth consecutive month of growth. Electrified vehicle production YTD surges 71.6% to new first half record, with 170,231 units rolling off factory lines. Latest independent production outlook anticipates UK factories turning out around 860,000 cars this year, up 10.9%… Continue reading Double digit growth for UK car production since January
New members – July 2023
25 July 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 – July 2023
June 2023 new car pre-registration figures
25 July 2023 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for June pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in June 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the June 2023 release Go to Source
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