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
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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
UK new van market finishes year down -20.0%
UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations end 2020 down -20.0%, some 73,121 units fewer than last year. Sector growth slowed at the end of a turbulent year, with registrations falling -1.0% in December. 292,657 of the latest, cleanest models hit UK roads in 2020 to renew and expand existing fleets. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY… Continue reading UK new van market finishes year down -20.0%
UK automotive looks to green recovery strategy after -29.4% fall in new car registrations in 2020
UK annual new car registrations drop to 1.63 million in toughest year for market since 1992. Covid-enforced showroom closures drive overall demand down -29.4% – a 680,076-unit decline equivalent to £20.4bn in lost turnover. Best-ever year for electric cars with battery and plug-in hybrid vehicles market share up to 10.7%. Investment in charging infrastructure and… Continue reading UK automotive looks to green recovery strategy after -29.4% fall in new car registrations in 2020
SMMT calls for immediate ratification and implementation of draft UK-EU Trade & Cooperation Agreement
Draft UK-EU agreement avoids ‘no deal’ disaster for UK automotive industry. Sector welcomes supportive Rules of Origin with phase-in periods and commitment to reduce customs burdens, and calls for immediate ratification. With just hours from ratification to implementation, government should provide specific additional phase-in periods for administration requirements. Investment in UK’s electrified supply chain, including… Continue reading SMMT calls for immediate ratification and implementation of draft UK-EU Trade & Cooperation Agreement