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SMMT statement on changes to the plug-in car, van and truck grants

18 March 2021 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The decision to slash the Plug-in Car Grant and Van & Truck Grant is the wrong move at the wrong time. New battery electric technology is more expensive than conventional engines and incentives are essential in making these vehicles affordable to the customer. Cutting… Continue reading SMMT statement on changes to the plug-in car, van and truck grants

Almost 230,000 warning strikers in the first week after the end of the peace obligation

Frankfurt am Main – The first nationwide warning strike week in the collective bargaining conflict in the metal and electrical industry comes to an end with a high level of employee mobilization: Despite Corona and the associated restrictions, more than 227,300 employees took part from Tuesday (12 a.m.) to Friday (2 p.m.) with well over… Continue reading Almost 230,000 warning strikers in the first week after the end of the peace obligation

Press Release No. 10/2021 – Public Warning – THULE Rapid Fixpoint XT Kit

Roof rack system can come off the roof of the vehicle Date 05.03.2021 Flensburg, March 5, 2021. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) warns against using the THULE Rapid Fixpoint XT KIT with the model numbers 3049, 3073, 3123, 3130, 3136 and 3144. The product mentioned for attaching roof rack systems for certain vehicle models… Continue reading Press Release No. 10/2021 – Public Warning – THULE Rapid Fixpoint XT Kit

LCV registrations up 22.0% in February as larger vans drive market growth

04 March 2021 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News Registrations of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) increase by 22.0% to 17,205 units in February. Growth driven by increased demand for larger vans, up 30.0% on last year. Year-to-date market up 9.5%, with 41,234 vehicles registered in 2021. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA… Continue reading LCV registrations up 22.0% in February as larger vans drive market growth

New car registrations drop -35.5% as lockdown depresses demand ahead of ‘new reg’ month

Weakest February since 1959 as 28,282 fewer cars registered during traditionally quiet month. 1 Battery electric (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) continue to spark demand, accounting for more than one in eight registrations. Market outlook downgraded to 1.83 million registrations in 2021 as showroom closures continue to stall order books. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY… Continue reading New car registrations drop -35.5% as lockdown depresses demand ahead of ‘new reg’ month

SMMT reaction to the Budget

03 March 2021 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “Today’s budget provides some encouragement to an automotive sector hit hard by the pandemic and additional trading costs but it falls short of the support needed to transform the industry and market to the net zero future to which both the government and industry… Continue reading SMMT reaction to the Budget

Electric vehicles: Helping consumers identify the right recharging option with standardised labels

Brussels, 1 March 2021 – A brand new harmonised set of labels for electric vehicles and charging stations will start to be used throughout Europe as of 20 March this year, in line with the requirements of the EU Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (2014/94/EU). As well as appearing on charging stations,… Continue reading Electric vehicles: Helping consumers identify the right recharging option with standardised labels

January UK engine production falls -29.3%

26 February 2021 #UK Manufacturing UK engine manufacturing output declines -29.3% in January with just 168,291 units built. Production for domestic and overseas markets falls -27.2% and -30.8% respectively. 13th consecutive month of decline as automotive sector looks towards March budget for support. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, It has been an extremely challenging… Continue reading January UK engine production falls -29.3%