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UK engine production down -12.7% in first half of 2022

28 July 2022 #UK Manufacturing Engine production declines -12.7% in first six months of 2022, totalling 812,397 units. Year to date output for export falls -9.7%, while production for the UK is down -16.4%. Measures to reduce business costs, including energy, must be a priority to protect UK competitiveness and jobs. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief… Continue reading UK engine production down -12.7% in first half of 2022

UK CV production grows 64.4% in June to round off best first half in a decade

UK commercial vehicle production grows 64.4% in June, with 9,549 units leaving British factory lines. Year-to-date output increases 47.4%, resulting in best first six months to a year since 2012. CV manufacturers show resilience but urgent action is needed to protect UK competitiveness. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 64.4% in June with 9,549 units… Continue reading UK CV production grows 64.4% in June to round off best first half in a decade

UK car production down a fifth in first half but shortages beginning to ease

UK car manufacturing falls -19.2% to 403,131 units in turbulent first half year, but 5.6% June uplift, the second consecutive month of growth, cause for optimism. Battery electric vehicle production increases by 6.5% during first six months to record levels as £3.4bn investment committed to UK’s zero emissions future in H1. Latest independent outlook targets… Continue reading UK car production down a fifth in first half but shortages beginning to ease

New members – July 2022

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 opportunities by matching buyers to… Continue reading New members – July 2022

ACI / Istat: road accident report year 2021

26.07.2022 Covid 19 effect: more accidents, deaths and injuries than in 2020. Fewer when compared with 2019 ACCIDENTS: 151.875 = + 28.4% (-11.8% on 2019) DEATHS: 2.875 = + 20% (-9.4% on 2019) INJURIES: 204.728 = + 28.6% (-15.2% on 2019) SOCIAL COSTS With new calculation method: € 16.4 billion (0.9% GDP) At 2010 values:… Continue reading ACI / Istat: road accident report year 2021

ACI at the 52nd edition of the “Giffoni Film Festival”

25.07.2022 Press meeting with Angelo Sticchi Damiani and Vincenzo Demasi on the main issues of education and road safety, followed by a round table on the role of motor sport with the leaders of the Monza and Imola racetracks. The Automobile Club of Italy continues its multi-year collaboration with the Giffoni Film Festival and also… Continue reading ACI at the 52nd edition of the “Giffoni Film Festival”