UK new car market falls -89.0% in May as shutdown goes on, with just over 20,000 vehicles delivered. ‘Click and collect’ services help but market still 163,477 units behind same month last year. Market down more than -51% in first five months, as showrooms get green light to re-open. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD… Continue reading UK new car sales down -89.0% in May as ‘click and collect’ sparks hope ahead of showroom re-opening
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UK engine production declines -99.5% in April as coronavirus lockdown halts manufacturing
29 May 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing Just 830 engines produced in April, down from 178,022, as UK output declines -99.5% Production for domestic and overseas markets down -99.9% and -99.4% respectively. Small number produced at month end ahead of some automotive plants restarting in May. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The nationwide lockdown… Continue reading UK engine production declines -99.5% in April as coronavirus lockdown halts manufacturing
Only 15 commercial vehicles manufactured in April, down -99.3% due to coronavirus shutdown
29 May 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing British commercial vehicle output drops -99.3% in April, with just 15 units rolling off production lines as nationwide factory closures hit. Year-to-date production down -27.6%, driven by lowest monthly output on record, compared with an already low volume April in 2019.1 CV manufacturers continue to supply parts for… Continue reading Only 15 commercial vehicles manufactured in April, down -99.3% due to coronavirus shutdown
UK car manufacturing plummets -99.7% in April as coronavirus stops production
British car production falls -99.7% in April with 197 units made as coronavirus pandemic closes factories. Car makers instead turn out more than 700,000 pieces of PPE, including face shields, visors and gowns, to support UK’s healthcare workers. Lowest monthly output since Second World War drives year-to-date production down -27.6%, with 121,811 fewer cars built.… Continue reading UK car manufacturing plummets -99.7% in April as coronavirus stops production
April 2020 new car pre-registration figures
28 May 2020 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for April pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in April 2020 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the April 2020 release Go to Source
Growth in UK bus and coach market suspended at 15.8%, as March lockdown measures halt new orders
18 May 2020 #Bus & Coach #Registrations #SMMT News Bus and coach registrations up 15.8% in Q1 with 1,403 units joining UK roads. Minibus demand drives overall increase, as registrations more than double to 941. Overall growth comes off back of particularly weak first quarter in 2019. UK new bus and coach registrations rose 15.8%… Continue reading Growth in UK bus and coach market suspended at 15.8%, as March lockdown measures halt new orders
Automotive manufacturing sector ready to ramp up production, as SMMT publishes safe restart guidance
New sector-specific guidance for UK automotive manufacturing industry released by SMMT today. Manufacturers nationwide begin to welcome back staff, with comprehensive safety measures covering workstations, in and outbound logistics, communal areas and staff entrances. Some major automotive plants already working, with more due back before end of May, as global markets exit lockdown ahead of… Continue reading Automotive manufacturing sector ready to ramp up production, as SMMT publishes safe restart guidance
Automotive aftermarket sector ready to keep millions of British vehicles roadworthy as SMMT launches COVID-19 guidance
New automotive sector-specific guidance for aftermarket providers published by GEA, IAAF, IMI, SMTA and SMMT today. MOT testers and service and repair sector ready to welcome back more customers with comprehensive COVID-19 safety measures across all points of interaction. Sector can cope with significant ramp-up in demand but calls for end of six-month MOT extension… Continue reading Automotive aftermarket sector ready to keep millions of British vehicles roadworthy as SMMT launches COVID-19 guidance
Auto retail sector ready to get Britain moving again, as NFDA and SMMT publish safe restart guidance
New automotive sector-specific guidance for vehicle retailers published by NFDA and SMMT today. Dealerships ready to welcome back staff and customers, with comprehensive safety measures covering showroom interactions, vehicle demos and test-drives. Industry welcomes clarification on auto retail click & collect, and calls for showrooms to be re-opened urgently to help reboot manufacturing and support… Continue reading Auto retail sector ready to get Britain moving again, as NFDA and SMMT publish safe restart guidance
SMMT statement on ‘click and collect’ services
13 May 2020 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, chief executive at SMMT said: We welcome today’s clarification that automotive retailers can now operate contactless ‘click and collect’ services from outside their premises, although note that showrooms themselves must still remain closed. There is pent up demand in the market, and the sector is committed to ensuring… Continue reading SMMT statement on ‘click and collect’ services