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UK engine production declines -9.3% in February

27 March 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing 214,155 engines made in February as UK production declines -9.3%. Production for domestic car plants rises 14.0%, while exports fall -21.0%. More than 450,000 engines built in Britain in first two months, with 58.4% exported. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The UK is a global leader in… Continue reading UK engine production declines -9.3% in February

UK CV manufacturing down -13.6% in February, as sector supports fight against coronavirus

27 March 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing British commercial vehicle output falls -13.6% in February, with 7,980 units produced. Exports drive decline, down -26.2%, as output for UK market rises by 417 units. Crucial commercial vehicle sector calls for more government action to ensure uninterrupted deliveries during national crisis. UK commercial vehicle production declined -13.6%… Continue reading UK CV manufacturing down -13.6% in February, as sector supports fight against coronavirus

UK car production steady in February, down -0.8%, as sector braces for coronavirus impact

UK car production declines -0.8% in February, with some 1,033 fewer units made. Output for domestic market climbs 7.8% while exports fall -3.1% to 94,999, reflecting fundamentally sound sector despite global challenges. New initial impact analysis suggests coronavirus could wipe some 200,000 units off UK’s output in 2020, as sector urges government to accelerate access… Continue reading UK car production steady in February, down -0.8%, as sector braces for coronavirus impact

News – COVID-19: Auto sector letter to von der Leyen

The Presidents of ACEA, CLEPA, ETRMA and CECRA – the European associations representing vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, tyre manufacturers, dealers and repairers – wrote a letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, about the implications of the COVID‐19 crisis on the automotive sector and the measures that the European Commission could… Continue reading News – COVID-19: Auto sector letter to von der Leyen

Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: ‐8.9% first two months of 2020; ‐6.2% in February

Brussels, 25 March 2020 – In February 2020, commercial vehicle registrations fell by 6.2% across the European Union. Demand decreased in all vehicle segments, apart from buses and coaches. Total new commercial vehicles In February 2020, commercial vehicle registrations fell by 6.2% across the European Union. Demand decreased in all vehicle segments, apart from buses… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: ‐8.9% first two months of 2020; ‐6.2% in February

97.4 percent recovery rate

Did you think old cars just ended up “on the dung”? Almost all the material in discarded cars is actually recycled. The first thing that happens when you deliver your car for wrecking is that the car is environmentally cleaned. It involves removing hazardous liquids and waste from the car, such as engine oil, coolant,… Continue reading 97.4 percent recovery rate

Press Releases – Coronavirus: EU auto industry faces unprecedented crisis

Brussels, 20 March 2020 – The effect of the coronavirus on society and the global economy is unprecedented, with grave consequences for the automobile industry. Indeed, most of the members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have already announced temporary closures of plants due to collapsing demand, supply shortages, and government measures, and are… Continue reading Press Releases – Coronavirus: EU auto industry faces unprecedented crisis

SMMT COVID-19 Update 2

18 March 2020 #SMMT News 1. Please follow this link for an SMMT round-up of the business support measures that have been outlined from government. We will update this with new information as it becomes available, let us know of any immediate questions or concerns which it may raise. 2. PriceWaterhouseCoopers have invited SMMT members… Continue reading SMMT COVID-19 Update 2