Brussels, 4 February 2021 – In the fourth quarter of 2020, nearly one in six passenger cars registered in the European Union was an electrically-chargeable vehicle (16.5%). Stimulus packages introduced by governments to boost demand, following the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on car sales, sought to stimulate alternatively-powered vehicles in particular, further driving demand for… Continue reading Fuel types of new cars: electric 10.5%, hybrid 11.9%, petrol 47.5% market share full-year 2020
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EU car sales: COVID recovery expected to start in 2021, auto industry says
Brussels, 3 February 2021 – After a year that saw the sharpest drop ever in EU car sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) forecasts that 2021 will mark a first step on the path to recovery, with sales rising by about 10% compared to 2020. The fallout of COVID… Continue reading EU car sales: COVID recovery expected to start in 2021, auto industry says
British engine production falls -27.0% in 2020 as pandemic hits output
28 January 2021 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK engine manufacturing down -27.0% in 2020 to just over 1.8 million units. Production for domestic and overseas markets falls -23.4% and -29.1% respectively. December saw production fall -7.9% to round off bleak year for sector. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, 2020 was a tough year for… Continue reading British engine production falls -27.0% in 2020 as pandemic hits output
Coronavirus pandemic sends UK commercial vehicle production down -15.5% in 2020
British commercial vehicle production falls -15.5% in 2020 to just 66,116 units, the lowest annual output since 1933.1 Output for overseas markets down -17.8%, while production for the UK drops -12.2%. More than half (57.3%) of all British-built CVs destined for global markets, underlying the importance of frictionless trade. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing declined… Continue reading Coronavirus pandemic sends UK commercial vehicle production down -15.5% in 2020
UK car production down -29.3% as coronavirus slams brakes on sector
UK car manufacturing output falls -29.3% in 2020 to 920,928 units, the lowest total since 1984. Production for UK and overseas markets declines -30.4% and -29.1% but more than eight in 10 cars still head abroad. Latest independent outlook forecasts car output to reach one million units in 2021, but much depends on Covid recovery,… Continue reading UK car production down -29.3% as coronavirus slams brakes on sector
Passenger car registrations: -23.7% in 2020; -3.3% in December
Brussels, 19 January 2021 – In December 2020, demand for new passenger cars in the European Union declined by 3.3% to 1,031,070 units. In December 2020, demand for new passenger cars in the European Union declined by 3.3% to 1,031,070 units. The four largest EU markets, however, recorded very different results. Italy and France both… Continue reading Passenger car registrations: -23.7% in 2020; -3.3% in December
EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react
Brussels, 24 December 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the deal struck today between the European Union and the United Kingdom on their future trading relations. This agreement is a great relief for European automobile manufacturers, allowing the sector to avoid the catastrophic effect of a no-deal Brexit. “There is no other… Continue reading EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react
Commercial vehicle registrations: -20.3% 11 months into 2020; +0.1% in November
Brussels, 22 December 2020 – In November 2020, the EU market for commercial vehicles posted a very modest increase, with new registrations up 0.1% to 167,315 units. Total new commercial vehicles In November 2020, the EU market for commercial vehicles posted a very modest increase, with new registrations up 0.1% to 167,315 units. Demand for… Continue reading Commercial vehicle registrations: -20.3% 11 months into 2020; +0.1% in November
SMMT reaction to announcement on building additional battery production
22 January 2021 #SMMT News SMMT reaction to announcement on building additional battery production in the UK Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said The news that the UK will be home to additional battery production in the North East is hugely positive and an essential step in the transformation of the automotive sector to electric… Continue reading SMMT reaction to announcement on building additional battery production
Commercial vehicle registrations – December 2020
Statistical data> Registrations Publication period: January 14, 2021 Data reference period: December 2020 UNRAE communicates the estimate of the registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with gtp up to 3.5 t) To view the content is required accept the installation of Calameo cookies TAG: Italy, 2020, commercial vehicles, registrations, trucks, December Go to Source