28 September 2020 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for August pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in August 2020 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the August 2020 release Go to Source
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UK engine production down -35.1% in August as sector braces for coronavirus second wave
25 September 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing 106,398 UK engines produced in August as output falls -35.1%. Production for domestic and overseas markets declines -36.9% and -34.1% respectively. Year-to-date engine production now down -35.2% as coronavirus second wave looms. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, These figures come at an extremely worrying time for the… Continue reading UK engine production down -35.1% in August as sector braces for coronavirus second wave
Commercial vehicle production falls -11.5% in August
25 September 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing August commercial vehicle production declines -11.5%, with 4,915 vans, taxis, trucks and buses manufactured. Some 641 fewer vehicles produced in the month than the previous year, which marked the strongest August since 2012. Year-to-date performance remains down, as industry struggles to make up demand shortfall of -20.0%. UK… Continue reading Commercial vehicle production falls -11.5% in August
UK car manufacturing falls -44.6% in August as coronavirus bites again
UK car production declines -44.6% in August with 51,039 units rolling off factory lines. Ongoing coronavirus crisis stalls efforts to ramp up output with weak demand overseas compounded by heavy domestic losses. Production so far this year down -40.2% with a loss of 348,821 units worth more than £9.5bn to UK car makers. As pandemic’s… Continue reading UK car manufacturing falls -44.6% in August as coronavirus bites again
Only weeks left to save EU and UK auto sectors from €110 billion ‘no deal’ Brexit disaster
EU and UK automotive leaders unite to call for urgent agreement of an ambitious free trade deal before the end of the transition period in just 15 weeks’ time. New calculations show the catastrophic impact of ‘no deal’ with WTO tariffs putting production of some 3 million EU and UK built cars and vans at… Continue reading Only weeks left to save EU and UK auto sectors from €110 billion ‘no deal’ Brexit disaster
LCV market drops by -16.1% as businesses wait for plate change
04 September 2020 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations decline by -16.1% during the traditional ‘quiet’ month for registrations 19,407 vans registered as businesses await plate change month and clarity over economic outlook YTD sales down -36.4%, equivalent to almost 90,000 units. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND… Continue reading LCV market drops by -16.1% as businesses wait for plate change
New car registrations down -5.8% despite new model boost to electric vehicle demand
New car registrations decline -5.8% during traditionally quiet pre-plate change month. Private car demand remains relatively steady, down -1.7%, with 699 fewer registrations, but fleet and business purchases drop by more substantial -5.5% and -57.9% respectively. Sales of zero emission-capable cars rise by 110% as new models hit the market, but still accounted for less… Continue reading New car registrations down -5.8% despite new model boost to electric vehicle demand
Billions invested in electric vehicle range but nearly half of UK buyers still think 2035 too soon to switch
Huge investment in electric vehicle choice is driving demand, but nearly half of motorists still not ready for a 2035 switch, with higher purchase prices and charging concerns holding buyers back. SMMT calls for zero tax on zero emission-capable cars, including plug-in hybrids, alongside long-term commitment to the Plug-in Grant to drive as many as… Continue reading Billions invested in electric vehicle range but nearly half of UK buyers still think 2035 too soon to switch
July 2020 new car pre-registration figures
01 September 2020 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for July pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in July 2020 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the July 2020 release Go to Source
British engine manufacturing falls -10.6% in July
27 August 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK engine production declines -10.6% in July to 176,377 units. Demand from home and international markets falls -16.6% and -6.5% respectively. Year to date output down -35.2% with 537,712 units lost in first seven months. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, July’s engine production figures, while an improvement… Continue reading British engine manufacturing falls -10.6% in July