British commercial vehicle production grows by 39.3% to 101,600 units in 2022, the best annual performance since 2012. Output for overseas markets surges 63.4%, with production for UK increasing by 14.0% in the year. December manufacturing posts first decline of the year, down -23.6% from supply chain disruption. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 39.3%… Continue reading Best year in a decade for UK CV production
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UK car production down but electric vehicle output surges to new record
Annual UK car production falls -9.8% to 775,014 units in 2022 as global chip shortages and structural changes depress output. Record levels of electrified vehicle production with almost a third of all cars made fully electric or hybrid – worth £10 billion in exports alone. Volumes for UK rise 9.4% but fail to offset declining… Continue reading UK car production down but electric vehicle output surges to new record
IG Metall: “2023 must be the year of fair change!”
Frankfurt am Main – The IG Metall trade union is calling on companies and politicians to implement significantly faster socio-ecological change in 2023. This is necessary in order to secure skilled workers and employment in Germany. “The promise of a socio-ecological transformation requires everyone to work together: companies, politicians and trade unions. 2023 must be… Continue reading IG Metall: “2023 must be the year of fair change!”
New members – January 2023
25 January 2023 #SMMT News 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… Continue reading New members – January 2023
December 2022 new car pre-registration figures
25 January 2023 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for December pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in December 2022 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the December 2022 release Go to Source
MIT/ACI Joint Circular relating to DU (Single Vehicle Document) procedures
MIT/ACI Joint Circular relating to DU (Single Vehicle Document) procedures 24.01.2023 The Directorate General for Motorisation, for Services to Citizens and Businesses in the field of Transport and Navigation of the MIT and the Management and Development Directorate of PRA, Automotive Taxation and Services to Territorial Entities of the ACI have issued the Joint Circular… Continue reading MIT/ACI Joint Circular relating to DU (Single Vehicle Document) procedures
The FIA recognizes the commitment in Green NCAP in favor of sustainable mobility
23.01.2023 The Automobile Club of Italy has achieved a new and important worldwide acknowledgment, receiving together with other European clubs, from the president of the International Automobile Federation, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, a certificate of recognition for having stimulated positive change in mobility and oriented social transformation through the Green NCAP vehicle environmental assessment program. “ACI… Continue reading The FIA recognizes the commitment in Green NCAP in favor of sustainable mobility
SMMT’s Meet the Buyer returns to Automechanika Birmingham with new Automotive Supply Chain Forum
Essential networking event to form part of new Automotive Supply Chain Forum at Automechanika Birmingham. More than 1,400 successful business introductions delivered since Meet the Buyer’s inception. Automotive supply chain sector adds £4.2 billion value to UK economy. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) Meet the Buyer event will return to Automechanika Birmingham… Continue reading SMMT’s Meet the Buyer returns to Automechanika Birmingham with new Automotive Supply Chain Forum
Colours put in the shade as grey matters most to UK car buyers
Grey is UK’s most popular new car colour for fifth consecutive year with 25.7% market share, followed by black and white to complete a monochrome podium. Maroon, pink and cream were bottom of the charts, taking just 0.02% of all registrations combined. Green enjoys resurgence with biggest volume uplift of +13,293 units while electric vehicles… Continue reading Colours put in the shade as grey matters most to UK car buyers
Passenger car registrations in Europe – December 2022
Statistical data > Registrations Publication period: 18 January 2023. Data reference period: December 2022 Analysis of car registrations in the European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, brand and group. Download attachment: marketeu_63c7f4d035419.pdf To view the content is required accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: 2022, sales, Europe, cars, registrations, December Go… Continue reading Passenger car registrations in Europe – December 2022