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SMMT statement on Rishi Sunak’s appointment as leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister
24 October 2022 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: SMMT congratulates Rishi Sunak on becoming Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister. What we now need is a clear and compelling strategy for growth and stability, one that reassures markets, shores up battered consumer confidence and ensures the UK is seen as… Continue reading SMMT statement on Rishi Sunak’s appointment as leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister
SMMT services to armed forces community recognised with Ministry of Defence Silver Award
21 October 2022 #SMMT News SMMT secures Silver Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for commitment to the armed forces community. Scheme recognises organisations who offer exceptional support and provide job opportunities to ex-armed forces personnel. Follows SMMT’s Bronze Award recognition in 2021 and ongoing support of Mission Automotive, founded to help automotive companies… Continue reading SMMT services to armed forces community recognised with Ministry of Defence Silver Award
September plate change sees first growth for British van market in 2022
The UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market rises 10.8% in September, marking the first month of growth in 2022. Delivery of medium and large vans drives uplift, while battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake continues to rise, up 70.0%, representing 4.4% of the market. Long-term measures that shore up operator confidence amid wider economic uncertainty are… Continue reading September plate change sees first growth for British van market in 2022
New car market up as plate change September marks one million EV milestone
225,269 units registered in key ‘new plate’ month – up 4.6% on last September, but -34.4% behind 2019. Bumper month for plug-in registrations sees Britain’s millionth plug-in electric car registered, with 249,575 joining roads in 2022 alone. Industry calls for action to shore up consumer confidence as market enters final quarter. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY… Continue reading New car market up as plate change September marks one million EV milestone
British CV output nearly doubles in best August for a decade
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production rises 92.9% to 6,132 units, marking the best August since 2012 and the eighth consecutive month of growth. Overseas demand increases 78.4%, while production for UK operators more than doubles year-on-year, rising 119.3%. Year-to-date CV output is up 50.3% at 64,828 units in the best year-to-date since 2012. UK commercial… Continue reading British CV output nearly doubles in best August for a decade
British car output up but record input costs threaten recovery
UK car production rises 34.0% in August to 49,901 units after dismal 2021, but volumes still -45.9% down on pre-pandemic levels. Fourth consecutive month of growth fails to offset sustained losses from global supply shortages, with YTD output more than half a million units behind average pre-Covid volumes. Sector welcomes business energy price cap, with… Continue reading British car output up but record input costs threaten recovery
August 2022 new car pre-registration figures
26 September 2022 #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 2022 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the August 2022 release Go to Source
New members – September 2022
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. Legal helpline SMMT advisors provide assistance with disputes, contracts, employment issues, health and safety matters and much more. Developing… Continue reading New members – September 2022
SMMT statement on Growth Plan
23 September 2022 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: The Chancellor’s Growth Plan opens the door towards an automotive recovery with encouragement for investment and tax cuts designed to rebuild consumer confidence. We look forward to further action in the months ahead to tackle wider, long-term reform to enhance the automotive industry’s international… Continue reading SMMT statement on Growth Plan