Author: SMMT_UK_Manufacturers Official News

Improvement in UK car exports fails to offset domestic decline as production falls in January

27 February 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK car production dips -2.1% in January, the fifth successive month of decline. Exports increase 4.1% to some 97,870 units while production for the UK falls -23.9%. Industry calls for supportive measures in upcoming Budget to boost British market. British car production fell -2.1% in the first month… Continue reading Improvement in UK car exports fails to offset domestic decline as production falls in January

Van market up +5.9% marking positive start to 2020

05 February 2020 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grows for second consecutive month, up +5.9% in January. Registrations up for small and mid-sized vans, while pickups show decline. 23,557 of the latest, low emission models hit UK roads as new models and deals drive fleet renewal. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY… Continue reading Van market up +5.9% marking positive start to 2020

UK new car market falls -7.3% in January, as sector demands clear plan for 2035 ambition

UK new car registrations fall -7.3% in January as private and fleet demand declines, down -13.9% and -2.2% respectively. Registrations of battery electric cars continue to grow, with a year-on-year uplift of 2,720 units, as plug-in hybrids and hybrids also enjoy record demand. Industry calls for extensive package of incentives to accelerated match 2035 zero-emission… Continue reading UK new car market falls -7.3% in January, as sector demands clear plan for 2035 ambition

SMMT response to Government’s 2035 end of sale announcement

04 February 2020 #Emissions #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: It’s extremely concerning that government has seemingly moved the goalposts for consumers and industry on such a critical issue. Manufacturers are fully invested in a zero emissions future, with some 60 plug-in models now on the market and 34 more coming in 2020. However,… Continue reading SMMT response to Government’s 2035 end of sale announcement

UK engine manufacturing falls -7.2% in 2019

30 January 2020 #UK Manufacturing UK engine manufacturing down -7.2% in 2019 to 2.5 million units. Reduced demand from car manufacturing plants and additional shutdowns in April and November affect annual production totals. Need for ambitious future trade deal highlighted as more than six in 10 UK-built engines head overseas. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive,… Continue reading UK engine manufacturing falls -7.2% in 2019

Turbulent year for commercial vehicle manufacturing as output falls -7.8%

British commercial vehicle production falls -7.8% in 2019, following distortions from model change-overs. Output for overseas markets down -8.4%, while production for the UK drops -7.0%. Nearly 95% of all CV exports shipped to the EU, underlining the importance of an ambitious free trade agreement with UK’s biggest trading partner. UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declined… Continue reading Turbulent year for commercial vehicle manufacturing as output falls -7.8%

UK car output falls as industry targets world-class FTA that keeps Auto building for Britain

British car manufacturing falls for third consecutive year, down -14.2% in 2019 to 1.3m units – the lowest since 2010.1 Production for UK and overseas declines -12.3% and -14.7%, with 81% of cars built for export – the vast majority to the EU. Good year for alternatively fuelled and small volume car output, with production… Continue reading UK car output falls as industry targets world-class FTA that keeps Auto building for Britain

Grey cements position as Britain’s no1 car colour in 2019

Grey remains UK’s favourite new car colour after taking top spot for first time in 2018. 60.7% of new cars registered in grey, black or white – with a primary colour not making the podium since 20101. In 1999 blue was top of the charts, today it’s down to fourth as silver falls to its… Continue reading Grey cements position as Britain’s no1 car colour in 2019

UK new van registrations up 2.4% in 2019 as market finishes year on a high

06 January 2020 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market returns to growth in December, up +7.8%. Performance means new van registrations end 2019 up +2.4%, the third best year on record. 365,778 of the latest, cleanest models hit UK roads in a boost to fleet renewal. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND… Continue reading UK new van registrations up 2.4% in 2019 as market finishes year on a high