30 March 2023 #Electric & Alternatively-Fuelled Vehicles #Emissions #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: Automotive is on track to deliver zero emission motoring, so we welcome this long-awaited consultation on a watershed regulation for the UK new car and van market. We want regulation that gives consumers choice and affordability, and enables manufacturers to… Continue reading SMMT statement on ZEV mandate consultation
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UK commercial vehicle output falters in February
British CV production falls -21.6% to 6,491 units after 11 months of consecutive growth in 2022, excluding December, and strong January performance. Export volumes drop by -18.6%, while output for the UK declines by -24.7% as supply chain constraints affect output. Production output rises 4.3% in year to date thanks to best January performance since… Continue reading UK commercial vehicle output falters in February
Welcome rise for UK car production
British car manufacturing output rises 13.1% in February to 69,707 units. Volumes up for both home and overseas markets but exports drive overall uplift. Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle output surges again, up 72.2%, accounting for two in five cars produced in the month. New SMMT member survey finds nine in 10 firms… Continue reading Welcome rise for UK car production
New members – March 2023
27 March 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 – March 2023
February 2023 new car pre-registration figures
24 March 2023 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the February 2023 release Go to Source
Motorists back safety and year three MOT over 23p a week saving
67% of UK car owners support keeping first MOT test at three years rather than extending to four. 74% say typical MOT cost of £35-£45 is a price worth paying for peace of mind with nine in 10 preferring other ways to save money. Automotive industry calls on government to maintain MOT frequency in its… Continue reading Motorists back safety and year three MOT over 23p a week saving
SMMT statement on the Spring Budget 2023
15 March 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, We face fierce international competition so it was pleasing to hear the Chancellor directly reference industrial strategy and measures to attract investment. Tax breaks for capital expenditure, which the industry has long called for, extensions to climate change agreements plus action to alleviate the… Continue reading SMMT statement on the Spring Budget 2023
Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, auto industry urges
New blueprint highlights Britain’s electric vehicle investment advantages but warns of fierce competition as other countries boldly back their own industries. Almost every EV component already built in UK plants, but need to scale up capacity rapidly to secure long-term future. Industry urges government to get behind £67 billion automotive sector and pitch positively to… Continue reading Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, auto industry urges
Best February in quarter of a century for UK van market
Light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations grow 8.5% in best February performance since 1998. Rising deliveries driven by demand for large vans, increasing by 14.0%, and small vans, up by 5.2%. Second month of growth in 2023 drives year-to-date market up 17.5% as supply chain constraints ease. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND… Continue reading Best February in quarter of a century for UK van market
UK new car market posts seventh straight month of growth
Britain’s new car market rises 26.2% in February, in seventh consecutive month of growth. Battery electric deliveries rise 18.2%, with all plug-in cars taking almost a quarter market share. Plug-in uptake set to near half a million units in 2023, but Spring Budget measures needed to ensure a fair net zero transition for UK motorists.… Continue reading UK new car market posts seventh straight month of growth