UK car manufacturing falls -19.2% to 403,131 units in turbulent first half year, but 5.6% June uplift, the second consecutive month of growth, cause for optimism. Battery electric vehicle production increases by 6.5% during first six months to record levels as £3.4bn investment committed to UK’s zero emissions future in H1. Latest independent outlook targets… Continue reading UK car production down a fifth in first half but shortages beginning to ease
Author: SMMT_UK_Manufacturers Official News
New members – July 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. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate opportunities by matching buyers to… Continue reading New members – July 2022
SMMT appoints Will Reeves as Commercial Vehicle and Bus & Coach Section Manager
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Reeves as Commercial Vehicle and Bus & Coach Section Manager. This follows the retirement of Nigel Base in April after 11 years in the role. Reeves takes the reins of SMMT’s commercial vehicle and bus and coach sector engagement… Continue reading SMMT appoints Will Reeves as Commercial Vehicle and Bus & Coach Section Manager
UK automotive manufacturing carbon footprint falls to lowest ever level
UK Automotive’s production carbon footprint shrinks to lowest level on record, as CO2 emissions fall -11.2% in 2021. Industry greener and cleaner with less energy use and more sustainable energy sourcing. Waste to landfill per vehicle falls to lowest ever level – down -96.2% on 1999. The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by… Continue reading UK automotive manufacturing carbon footprint falls to lowest ever level
June marks sixth month of decline for van market as supply chain shortages hold market back
UK van market declines -23.0% in June, ending a challenging first half with registrations down in every month of the year. Electric van uptake increases 52.4% year-on-year – but still represents only one in 13 new vans joining Britain’s roads. Industry calls for action on charging infrastructure to boost uptake of the latest, greenest vans… Continue reading June marks sixth month of decline for van market as supply chain shortages hold market back
Supply shortages shackle new car market performance
June new car registrations fall -24.3% to 140,958 units – weakest performance for the month since 1996. Ongoing challenges in component supply, exacerbated by restrictions in China, hamper industry’s ability to fulfil demand. Year to date registrations reach 802,079 units – a fall of -11.9% on last year, and second weakest first half for 30… Continue reading Supply shortages shackle new car market performance
UK engine output rises for first time since June 2021
30 June 2022 #UK Manufacturing May engine production increases 12.3%, the first growth since June 2021. Output for export grows 26.1% while production for the UK decreases marginally, by -2.1%. Industry calls for measures to help alleviate energy costs, drive investment, and futureproof jobs and skills.1 Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, Despite the myriad… Continue reading UK engine output rises for first time since June 2021
May 2022 new car pre-registration figures
30 June 2022 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 2022 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the May 2022 release Go to Source
New members – June 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. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate opportunities by matching buyers to… Continue reading New members – June 2022
UK commercial vehicle production grows 26.5% in best May for a decade
British CV production rises 26.5% as industry records best May and year to date performance in a decade. Growth driven by exports, up 91.6%, while production for UK declines -26.3% against significant economic headwinds. May success brings fifth consecutive month of year-on-year increase, but action still needed to safeguard global competitiveness of UK production, particularly… Continue reading UK commercial vehicle production grows 26.5% in best May for a decade