Brussels, 31 March 2020 – The jobs of at least 1,110,107 Europeans working in automobile manufacturing are affected by factory shutdowns as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, according to data compiled by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This figure only refers to those people directly employed by car, truck, van and bus manufacturers… Continue reading Press Releases – COVID-19: Jobs of over 1.1 million EU automobile workers affected so far, data shows
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SMMT statement on ventilator challenge consortium
30 March 2020 #SMMT News Mike Hawes. SMMT Chief Executive, said, The essential and extraordinary work of this consortium will offer a beacon of hope to our NHS and all of society, and is a shining example of how the wider automotive and other manufacturing sectors can help in this time of crisis. The entire… Continue reading SMMT statement on ventilator challenge consortium
News – Interactive map: Employment impact of COVID-19 on the European auto industry
This interactive map shows the employment impact of the coronavirus / COVID-19 crisis on the European auto industry for each of the 27 EU member states plus the United Kingdom. Employment impact, by country Status on: 27/03/2020 The jobs of at least 1,087,293 Europeans working in automotive manufacturing are affected by factory shutdowns as a result of… Continue reading News – Interactive map: Employment impact of COVID-19 on the European auto industry
News – Interactive map: Production impact of COVID-19 on the European auto industry
This interactive map shows the impact of the coronavirus / COVID-19 crisis on the production of motor vehicles for each of the 27 EU member states plus the United Kingdom. Production impact, by country Status on: 27/03/2020 EU-wide production losses due to factory shutdowns amount to at least 1,198,945 motor vehicles so far. This figure includes… Continue reading News – Interactive map: Production impact of COVID-19 on the European auto industry
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