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New van market records highest April registrations in history

30,440 vans registered in April, the highest-ever total for the month since records began. Registrations up 23.2% on five-year average. Sector currently back at 2019 registration levels, supported by growth in large van uptake. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The light commercial vehicle market recorded its busiest ever April… Continue reading New van market records highest April registrations in history

UK engine production rises 31.7% in March

29 April 2021 #UK Manufacturing March UK engine production rises 31.7% in 2021, compared with Covid-hit month a year ago. Output for domestic and overseas markets increases 50.4% and 19.9% respectively. Performance in first quarter still down -11.1%, with 534,793 engines manufactured. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, These figures must be set in context… Continue reading UK engine production rises 31.7% in March

UK car production rises on anniversary of pandemic-driven factory shuttering

March UK car output grows 46.6% against Covid hit 2020 when pandemic forced factories to close. Monthly performance down -22.8% on five-year March average and Q1 down -4.0% year-on-year. Companies continue to wrestle with global supply chain issues, impact of new EU trading arrangements and Covid recovery at home and abroad. New SMMT member survey… Continue reading UK car production rises on anniversary of pandemic-driven factory shuttering

Fuel types of new cars: battery electric 5.7%, hybrid 18.4%, petrol 42.2% market share in Q1 2021

Brussels, 23 April 2021 – In the first quarter of 2021, hybrid electric vehicles made up 18.4% of total passenger car sales in the EU, almost doubling their market share in a year. Demand for electrically-chargeable cars also increased during these three months: battery electric vehicles made up 5.7% of all new cars, while plug-in… Continue reading Fuel types of new cars: battery electric 5.7%, hybrid 18.4%, petrol 42.2% market share in Q1 2021

Car registrations in Europe – March 2021

Statistical data> Registrations Publication period: April 16, 2021 Data reference period: March 2021 Analysis of car registrations in the European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, brand and group. Download attachment: marketeu_6079426571fcf.pdf To view the content is required accept the installation of Calameo cookies TAG: Europe, passenger cars, registrations, 2021, March Go to… Continue reading Car registrations in Europe – March 2021

Commercial vehicle registrations – March 2021

Statistical data> Registrations Publication period: April 13, 2021 Data reference period: March 2021 UNRAE communicates the estimate of the registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with GTA up to 3.5 t) Download attachment: TRUCKS_MARCH_2021_60754eecd99f7.pdf To view the content is required accept the installation of Calameo cookies TAG: Italy, commercial vehicles, registrations, trucks, 2021, March Go to… Continue reading Commercial vehicle registrations – March 2021

Passenger car registrations: +3.2% first quarter of 2021; +87.3% in March

Brussels, 16 April 2021 – In March 2021, registrations of new passenger cars in the European Union increased by 87.3%. 1,062,446 new cars were sold in the EU last month, compared to 567,253 during the same month in 2020. In March 2021, registrations of new passenger cars in the European Union increased by 87.3%, the… Continue reading Passenger car registrations: +3.2% first quarter of 2021; +87.3% in March

New van market still playing catch-up, despite Covid-contrived rise

56,122 vans registered in March, up 85.5% albeit compared to first month of 2020 Covid outbreak, a 20-year low for the market. Volumes down -10.9% on pre-Covid five-year average1 and behind industry expectations.2 Demand up across the board as all segments see boost, with growth driven by doubled registrations of larger vans. Performance year to… Continue reading New van market still playing catch-up, despite Covid-contrived rise

The only way is up for new car registrations as showrooms look to reopen

UK new car registrations ‘grow’ for first time since August – up 11.5% – but remain -36.9% adrift of 10-year March average. Showrooms ready for opening next week following Q1 shortfall of 58,032 fewer cars, at a cost of £1.8bn to industry. Around 8,300 registrations a day needed for a return to average pre-pandemic levels… Continue reading The only way is up for new car registrations as showrooms look to reopen