UK car production up 13.3% in May, the first growth after 10 consecutive months of decline. Battery electric car production more than doubles, increasing by 108.3%, with 4,525 built. Sector calls for urgent action to mitigate £90 million uplift in energy costs and protect UK Automotive’s competitiveness as it transitions to a zero emissions future.… Continue reading First rise in 11 months for UK car production
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Urgent action needed as UK Auto faces £90 million energy cost hike
New analysis reveals UK auto manufacturers face £90m uplift in energy bills this year as costs surge 50%. Sector already spends £50m more per annum for energy than EU counterparts, with the UK having some of the highest electricity costs in Europe. Industry calls for urgent action as UK’s £21.2bn auto supply chain races to… Continue reading Urgent action needed as UK Auto faces £90 million energy cost hike
SMMT response to introduction of UKCA markings
21 June 2022 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, SMMT has been working closely with policymakers to develop workable solutions for the introduction of UKCA markings, solutions that will minimise costs, complexity and ensue the sector can still provide essential services to customers. The publication today of the new UKCA marking regime reflects… Continue reading SMMT response to introduction of UKCA markings
SMMT response to end of Plug-in Car Grant
14 June 2022 #Electric & Alternatively-Fuelled Vehicles #Emissions #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: The decision to scrap the Plug-in Car grant sends the wrong message to motorists and to an industry which remains committed to Government’s net zero ambition. Whilst we welcome government’s continued support for new electric van, taxi and adapted vehicle… Continue reading SMMT response to end of Plug-in Car Grant
British zero emission vehicle tech set to electrify EVS 35 in Oslo
Innovative UK zero emission tech companies join government and industry leaders at EVS35. World’s largest symposium for electric vehicles set to boost trade and investment into UK Auto. Trade mission comes as global BEV sales double in 2021 with UK market rising 71.2% so far this year. Some of the UK’s most innovative companies in… Continue reading British zero emission vehicle tech set to electrify EVS 35 in Oslo
New van registrations fall for fifth consecutive month as supply squeeze continues
New light commercial vehicle registrations fall to 22,000, down -25.1% on last year’s record-breaking May. 39,209 fewer vans registered year-to-date as shortages of key components continue to restrict production. Electric van registrations up 62.7% to 6,085 units in first five months of 2022. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE UK… Continue reading New van registrations fall for fifth consecutive month as supply squeeze continues
May new car market declines as supply constraints hold back deliveries
UK new car registrations decline -20.6% to 124,394 units in second weakest May in three decades after locked-down 2020, as components shortages impact vehicle availability despite demand. Battery electric vehicle uptake increases by 17.7%, representing 12.4% of the month’s registrations, as manufacturers prioritise their supply. Incentives and infrastructure key to consumer confidence in choosing electric… Continue reading May new car market declines as supply constraints hold back deliveries
Commercial vehicles reach record share of vehicles on road
Vans, trucks, buses and coaches reach highest-ever proportion of vehicles on the road, with commercial vehicles accounting for more than one in eight vehicles in service. All vehicle sectors see increased numbers during 2021 as buses grow for first time since 2011. Electric vehicle use reaches record high but accounts for just one in 180… Continue reading Commercial vehicles reach record share of vehicles on road
Three quarters of a million EVs now on UK roads, but car ownership falls for second year
Vehicles on UK roads increase 0.4% to 40,506,971 in 2021, but car ownership falls -0.2% to 35,023,652 units – the first consecutive annual decrease in car ownership in more than 100 years. Electric vehicle use rises by 71% to 748,349 cars, vans, buses and trucks, with growth in all sectors. Pandemic-related market disruptions lead Britons… Continue reading Three quarters of a million EVs now on UK roads, but car ownership falls for second year
UK engine production falls -2.7% in April
26 May 2022 #UK Manufacturing April engine output falls -2.7%, with 126,082 units built. Production for UK and overseas markets declines -1.3% and -3.9% respectively. 537,355 engines produced this year, down -19.2% on same period in 2021. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, Another month of decline in UK engine output is disappointing but not… Continue reading UK engine production falls -2.7% in April