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Car charging point numbers fall behind as plug-in vehicles surge

New SMMT analysis reveals that the number of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles potentially sharing a standard public charge point deteriorated from 11 to 16 vehicles per charger between 2019 and 2020.1 Only one new charger is currently being installed for every 52 new electric vehicles registered, with cars that can be plugged-in now… Continue reading Car charging point numbers fall behind as plug-in vehicles surge

Engine production falls -34.6% in October

26 November 2021 #UK Manufacturing UK factories turn out 129,114 engines in October, down -34.6%. Production for both domestic and export markets falls by -35.4% and -34.1% respectively. Year-to-date engine manufacturing down -6.9% to 1,407,231 units compared to a weak 2020 and-35.4% below the five-year average.1 Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, With engine output… Continue reading Engine production falls -34.6% in October

Commercial vehicle output increases 17.2% in October

7,892 commercial vehicles produced in October up 17.2% but -6.9% below five-year average pre-Covid.1 Output for both domestic and export markets increases by 29.8% and 6.8% respectively. Production year-to-date up 15.6% but -18.0% below pre-pandemic average.2 UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased to 7,892 units in October, according to the latest figures released today by… Continue reading Commercial vehicle output increases 17.2% in October

UK car production down -41.4% in October

UK car manufacturing output falls in October, tumbling -41.4% with 64,726 units produced. Output for domestic and overseas markets declines, down -37.9% and -42.1%. 30.9% of all cars made in October either battery electric, plug-in or hybrid electric models. UK car production declined -41.4% in October as factories turned out 64,729 units, according to the… Continue reading UK car production down -41.4% in October

SMMT announces Alison Jones as 82nd President

Alison Jones, new SMMT President The 82nd President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Alison Jones, Senior Vice President and Stellantis Country Manager UK, Stellantis. The announcement was made this evening at SMMT’s 104th Annual Dinner, which took place in London. Previously SMMT vice-President, Alison officially takes office on 1… Continue reading SMMT announces Alison Jones as 82nd President

Redouble efforts to support electric vehicle market and automotive sector competitiveness, says SMMT President

UK automotive sector calls for decisive action on infrastructure and competitiveness as it counts the cost of a second year of Covid impacts Significant challenges remain, from semiconductor shortages to charge point availability. Industry and government collaboration key to future sector and market competitiveness. As the automotive sector accelerates the introduction of zero-emission vehicles, despite… Continue reading Redouble efforts to support electric vehicle market and automotive sector competitiveness, says SMMT President

SMMT publishes guiding principles for marketing automated vehicles

SMMT publishes new guiding principles to ensure marketing of automated vehicles is clear and comprehensible. Industry-led initiative, developed and agreed by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and stakeholders, provides principles for promoting automated vehicles. Guiding principles recognised and supported by industry, government and the Advertising Standards Authority. The automotive industry has committed to… Continue reading SMMT publishes guiding principles for marketing automated vehicles

HGV market declines -8.4% in Q3 2021

UK HGV market declines -8.4% in the third quarter, with 7,715 vehicles registered. New truck registrations down on subdued Q3 2020 and -9.8% on a particularly weak Q3 pre-pandemic 2019. 27,272 trucks registered in the first three quarters of the year, down -24.3% on pre-pandemic 2019. SEE HGV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND… Continue reading HGV market declines -8.4% in Q3 2021

Demand for used plug-in models surges despite used car market falling -6.2% in Q3

Battery electric vehicle demand rises 56.4% with 14,182 cars changing hands. UK used car transactions fall -6.2% against strong Q3 2020 to 2,034,342 units. Used market up 16.4% year-to-date but still -4.0% down against same period pre-pandemic. Demand for used battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles continued to grow in Q3, according to… Continue reading Demand for used plug-in models surges despite used car market falling -6.2% in Q3