British commercial vehicle production rises 4.0% to 125,649 units in best year since 2008. Exports drive growth, up 6.6% to 82,097 units as output for UK market dips -0.8%. Sector calls for fast tracked industrial and trade strategies to keep UK manufacturing globally competitive. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 4.0% in 2024, with… Continue reading Exports push CV production to best performance in 16 years
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Vehicle production dips amid EV transformation and intense market pressure
British vehicle production slips -11.8% to 905,233 units in 2024, with cars down to 779,584, as industry continues transformation to EV production. 4.0% growth in commercial vehicle production fails to offset -13.9% decline in car output. Potential to surpass one million cars and light vans in 2028 if markets improve and model launches stay on… Continue reading Vehicle production dips amid EV transformation and intense market pressure
New Members – January
27 January 2025 #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 – January
December 2024 new car pre-registration figures
24 January 2025 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for December’s pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in December 2024 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the December 2024 release Go to Source
Grey still Britain’s top new car colour but blue bounces up the charts
Grey cements its place as Britain’s most popular new car colour for seventh year, with black holding steady in second. Blue takes third place on podium for first time since 2010. Green car volumes reach highest since 2004, reflecting ‘green’ powertrain trend. Pink is Britain’s least popular car colour, comprising just 0.007% of all registrations,… Continue reading Grey still Britain’s top new car colour but blue bounces up the charts
Electric van demand static in 2024 despite biggest overall market in three years
Number of new light commercial vehicles joining UK roads up 3.0% to 351,834 units in 2024. More demand for new vans but fewer 4x4s and pick-ups registered as double-cab tax hike looms. 2024 EV share static at 6.3% despite near 20% uplift in choice of zero emission models. Review of regulation must urgently reflect van-specific… Continue reading Electric van demand static in 2024 despite biggest overall market in three years
Record EV market share but weak private demand frustrates ambition
New car registrations reach 1.953 million in 2024 with market up 2.6% year on year. EVs take record annual volume and market share at 19.6%, but figure still below mandated levels. Private consumer demand contracts to levels last seen in pandemic with just one in 10 private buyers going electric in 2024. Industry welcomes review… Continue reading Record EV market share but weak private demand frustrates ambition
New Members – December
02 January 2025 #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 – December
SMMT response to government consultation on 2030 petrol and diesel car phase-out
24 December 2024 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The automotive industry welcomes government’s review of both the end of sale date for cars powered solely by petrol or diesel, and possible changes to the flexibilities around the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. These are both critical issues for an industry that is… Continue reading SMMT response to government consultation on 2030 petrol and diesel car phase-out
Car manufacturing down in November as sector seeks an easing of cost pressures
UK car production falls -30.1% in November with 64,216 units rolling off factory lines. Output for domestic and export markets decline -56.7% and -21.3% respectively. Year to date volumes down -12.9% to 734,562 units with 258,938 electrified vehicles produced. UK car production fell -30.1% in November, the ninth consecutive month of decline, according to the… Continue reading Car manufacturing down in November as sector seeks an easing of cost pressures