Record year for zero emission cars fails to reboot UK market, as sector calls for supportive policies to boost uptake

UK new car registrations fall -2.4% in 2019 to 2.3 million units, as multiple factors undermine market. Registrations of battery electric cars surge to record levels, up +144.0%, with a further 23 new models set to hit showrooms in 2020.1 CO2 increases for third consecutive year as industry faces tough new targets. December market ends… Continue reading Record year for zero emission cars fails to reboot UK market, as sector calls for supportive policies to boost uptake

UK engine manufacturing drops -13.9% in November

20 December 2019 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK engine manufacturing falls -13.9% in November, following planned ‘no deal’ Brexit shutdowns. Year-to-date performance -7.9% behind 2018 with 2.4 million new engines produced. Importance of ambitious future trade deal underlined as more than six out of 10 UK-built engines shipped overseas. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said,… Continue reading UK engine manufacturing drops -13.9% in November

UK commercial vehicle production increases in November

20 December 2019 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK commercial vehicle production rises 9.8% in November, with 8,768 units built. Output for overseas market up 43.5%, but production for home drops -21.7%. Year-to-date performance has fallen by -9.3% during a turbulent year. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased 9.8% in November, with 8,768 units manufactured, according… Continue reading UK commercial vehicle production increases in November

SMMT statement on new government

Mike Hawes, SMMT CEO: We congratulate the Conservatives on their election success and look forward to working with the new government at this critical time for the automotive industry and the country. The priority must now be to restore business and economic confidence and re-establish the UK’s reputation as a great place to invest. When… Continue reading SMMT statement on new government

UK new van market down -9.6% in November

05 December 2019 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News UK new van market falls for third consecutive month, down -9.6% in November. Most segments experience double digit declines, but pickups buck trend, up 17.2%. Performance year-to-date up 1.9% with 338,227 models registered for UK roads. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE UK… Continue reading UK new van market down -9.6% in November

UK engine manufacturing down -6.2% in October

28 November 2019 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK engine manufacturing falls -6.2% in October, following drop in international demand. Year to date performance -7.2% behind 2018 with orders from British plants driving the decline. Importance of frictionless trade highlighted as more than six out of 10 UK-built engines shipped overseas. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive,… Continue reading UK engine manufacturing down -6.2% in October

UK commercial vehicle production stable in October

28 November 2019 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK commercial vehicle production stable in October, down just -0.2%. Output for overseas market up 9.3%, but production of home orders drops -8.5%. Year-to-date performance falls in double digits, down -11.5%. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production was stable in October down just -0.2%, with 9,065 units manufactured, according… Continue reading UK commercial vehicle production stable in October