UK commercial vehicle production surges 42.9% in November to 11,343 units, the 11th month of consecutive growth in 2022. Overseas demand grows by 89.4%, while production for the domestic market falls by -9.9%. Year-to-date output reaches 96,890 units, 45.1% above the same period last year. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew by 42.9% in November,… Continue reading Exports drive November CV production to new highs
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Good tidings as UK car production grows again in November
November UK car production grows 5.7% with 80,091 cars manufactured. Electrified vehicle output rises 18.3% to 29,318 units and more than a third of total production. Volumes for home market up 59.1% while exports decline -5.0% in the month. UK car production grew for the second consecutive month in November, up 5.7% to 80,091 units,… Continue reading Good tidings as UK car production grows again in November
November 2022 new car pre-registration figures
20 December 2022 #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 2022 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the November 2022 release Go to Source
New van deliveries down in November but market looks to rebuild
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declines -22.2% in November as registrations fall to lowest level for the month since 2013. Battery electric van registrations grow 14.8% to 1,974 units in the month, with 15,039 delivered so far this year. Market growth set to return in 2023, but government must take action to support… Continue reading New van deliveries down in November but market looks to rebuild
Company cars and EVs drive November market bounceback
Britain’s new car market grows for fourth month running, up by 23.5% in November, at 142,889 units. Plug-ins account for more than one in four (27.7%) new registrations as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) take their largest monthly share of the new car market in 2022. SMMT calls for urgent government action to deliver charging infrastructure… Continue reading Company cars and EVs drive November market bounceback
UK Automotive calls for urgent action plan to safeguard £14bn recovery as investment deadlines loom
Industry outlook highlights strategic importance of Automotive to Britain’s economic recovery, with growth worth £14 billion targeted in 2023. Window of opportunity to secure industry’s place in global race to net zero is closing fast with imminent deadlines for investment decisions, 2024 Rules of Origin and the UK ZEV Mandate. Sector calls for urgent action… Continue reading UK Automotive calls for urgent action plan to safeguard £14bn recovery as investment deadlines loom
UK Automotive commits to workforce diversity and inclusion with landmark industry Charter
UK automotive industry launches new Diversity & Inclusion Charter in collective commitment to make workforce reflective of wider society and attract more talent to fill critical skills gaps. Major brands representing a fifth of Britain’s automotive manufacturing workforce pledge to shift the dial as Auto Council report highlights scale of the sector’s diversity challenge and… Continue reading UK Automotive commits to workforce diversity and inclusion with landmark industry Charter
New members – November 2022
25 November 2022 #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 – November 2022
October 2022 new car pre-registration figures
25 November 2022 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for October pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in October 2022 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the October 2022 release Go to Source
UK CV production up for 10th straight month in October
UK CV production rises 10.7% to 8,740 units, marking best October since 2019 and 10th consecutive month of growth this year. Overseas demand grows by 50.2%, while production for domestic market falls -28.4%. Year-to-date output increases 45.5% to 85,547 units, resulting in best performance since 2012. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 10.7% in… Continue reading UK CV production up for 10th straight month in October