British engine production falls in June but puts in record performance so far this year

31 July 2018 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK engine production falls -3.5% in June as demand from British car plants declines. Exports counterbalance domestic decline, up 5.6% in the month and 14.7% YTD. Production for the first six months highest on record, up 5.7% with almost 1.5 million engines built. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive,… Continue reading British engine production falls in June but puts in record performance so far this year

UK commercial vehicle production rises in June, as exports drive demand

31 July 2018 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing British commercial vehicle manufacturing rises 6.1% in June, with 7,769 units built. Production in first six months declines -5.3% to 41,452 units. Exports remain stable in first half, with nearly 70% of production destined for overseas markets. British CV manufacturing grew 6.1% in June, with 7,769 vehicles leaving… Continue reading UK commercial vehicle production rises in June, as exports drive demand

SMMT urges government to back new-tech diesel, as uncertainty continues to impact new car market

UK new car market declines by moderate -3.5% to 234,945 registrations. Strong growth for petrols and plug-ins can’t offset heavy diesel declines, with demand down -28.2% as buyers hesitate. Year-to-date market falls -6.3%, with 1.3 million new cars joining UK roads in first six months. SMMT calls for technology neutral strategy giving motorists confidence to… Continue reading SMMT urges government to back new-tech diesel, as uncertainty continues to impact new car market