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January UK car production falls -27.3% as industry calls for measures to support competitiveness

Weakest January since 2009 as UK car manufacturing output declines -27.3% to 86,052 units – the 17th consecutive monthly decline. Better news for alternatively fuelled vehicles with 21,792 cars made, up 18.9%. Having lost car production worth £11.3bn to pandemic, sector urges Chancellor to introduce measures to enhance auto manufacturing competitiveness. UK car production fell… Continue reading January UK car production falls -27.3% as industry calls for measures to support competitiveness

European steel users call on Commission to terminate safeguard measures on 30 June 2021

Brussels, 26 February 2021 – In response to today’s announcement by the European Commission that it will review the safeguard measures on steel, in place since 2018, a coalition of downstream users of steel is urging the Commission not to extend the measures beyond their expiry date this June. While the COVID-19 pandemic has severely… Continue reading European steel users call on Commission to terminate safeguard measures on 30 June 2021

Commercial vehicle registrations: -7.2% in January 2021

Brussels, 24 February 2021 – In January 2021, new commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union fell by 7.2% to 141,462 units. Total new commercial vehicles In January 2021, new commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union fell by 7.2% to 141,462 units. Demand contracted in all segments, although the drop in sales of new… Continue reading Commercial vehicle registrations: -7.2% in January 2021

UK HGV registrations fall -32.2% in 2020 as operators postpone fleet renewal

Truck registrations drop to 32,918 units following bumper 2019 and impact of pandemic. Falls seen in both rigids (-27.9%) and articulated trucks (-37.2%). Q4 underwhelms with -10.9% fall despite pre-Christmas push in truck activity. Gradual return to pre-pandemic utilisation levels provides hope for 2021. SEE HGV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE… Continue reading UK HGV registrations fall -32.2% in 2020 as operators postpone fleet renewal

UK bus and coach registrations decline -32.0% as Covid hits 2020 market

Demand for new buses and coaches drops -32.0% in 2020, with 3,996 vehicles joining UK roads. Single-deck registrations, down -58.7% to 755 units, drive overall decline. Year started with growth in Q1 but ends with Q4 down -35.4% to 1,221 units as pandemic hits market. Sector calls for promised funding and bus strategy to be… Continue reading UK bus and coach registrations decline -32.0% as Covid hits 2020 market

SMMT statement on the future strategy of UK’s largest automotive business

15 February 2021 #SMMT News SMMT statement on the future strategy of UK’s largest automotive business Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The news today that the UK’s largest automotive business has confirmed its long-term commitment to the UK is very welcome and is an injection of confidence into the wider sector. Its roadmap to… Continue reading SMMT statement on the future strategy of UK’s largest automotive business

SMMT statement on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion

13 February 2021 #Emissions #SMMT News SMMT statement on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, We urgently need more charging points to accelerate our transition to electric motoring, so this announcement is welcome and a step in the right direction. As we race towards the phase out… Continue reading SMMT statement on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion

IG Metall welcomes agreement on supply chain law

Jörg Hofmann: “The Federal Government has delivered! Thanks in particular to the efforts of Ministers Hubertus Heil and Gerd Müller, the breakthrough has been achieved. IG Metall clearly welcomes the agreement on a supply chain law; after a long struggle, this is a positive signal. One downer: it is taking too long for the law… Continue reading IG Metall welcomes agreement on supply chain law

EU should target 1m EV public chargers by 2024, say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

Brussels, 11 February 2021 – Carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups are calling on the EU to set ambitious targets per country for the deployment of electric vehicle charging points. In a common letter today, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Transport & Environment (T&E) and the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) asked the EU climate, transport,… Continue reading EU should target 1m EV public chargers by 2024, say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups