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Press Releases – Auto makers and electricity sector call for rapid action on charging points under EU recovery plan

Brussels, 9 June 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Eurelectric welcome the focus on infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles in the coronavirus recovery plan announced by the European Commission. The associations support the goal of funding 1 million public charging points referred to in the plan. However, they note that this objective was… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto makers and electricity sector call for rapid action on charging points under EU recovery plan

Borbet drops the mask – and terminates the collective agreement

Borbet in Solingen has the In-house collective agreement terminated with the IG Metall – “because of the by the Corona crisis emerged extremely difficult economic situation, “it says. Above all, the management wants to cut shift supplements. The workers would lose up to 1000 euros a month. The company is doing brilliantly. The net profit… Continue reading Borbet drops the mask – and terminates the collective agreement

Van registrations down -74.1% in May as pandemic continues to stifle demand

04 June 2020 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations down -74.1% in May to 7,541 units. Majority of registrations driven by fleet orders for key worker industries. 78,835 vans, 4x4s and pickups registered in the first five months, down -49.6%. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE… Continue reading Van registrations down -74.1% in May as pandemic continues to stifle demand

UK new car sales down -89.0% in May as ‘click and collect’ sparks hope ahead of showroom re-opening

UK new car market falls -89.0% in May as shutdown goes on, with just over 20,000 vehicles delivered. ‘Click and collect’ services help but market still 163,477 units behind same month last year. Market down more than -51% in first five months, as showrooms get green light to re-open. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD… Continue reading UK new car sales down -89.0% in May as ‘click and collect’ sparks hope ahead of showroom re-opening

Car registrations by province of residence of the owner – May 2020

Statistics                         > registrations Publication period:                                 June 01 2020                                 Data reference period:                                                                     May 2020 TAG: cars, registrations, province, brand, 2020, May Go to Source

UK engine production declines -99.5% in April as coronavirus lockdown halts manufacturing

29 May 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing Just 830 engines produced in April, down from 178,022, as UK output declines -99.5% Production for domestic and overseas markets down -99.9% and -99.4% respectively. Small number produced at month end ahead of some automotive plants restarting in May. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The nationwide lockdown… Continue reading UK engine production declines -99.5% in April as coronavirus lockdown halts manufacturing

Only 15 commercial vehicles manufactured in April, down -99.3% due to coronavirus shutdown

29 May 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing British commercial vehicle output drops -99.3% in April, with just 15 units rolling off production lines as nationwide factory closures hit. Year-to-date production down -27.6%, driven by lowest monthly output on record, compared with an already low volume April in 2019.1 CV manufacturers continue to supply parts for… Continue reading Only 15 commercial vehicles manufactured in April, down -99.3% due to coronavirus shutdown

UK car manufacturing plummets -99.7% in April as coronavirus stops production

British car production falls -99.7% in April with 197 units made as coronavirus pandemic closes factories. Car makers instead turn out more than 700,000 pieces of PPE, including face shields, visors and gowns, to support UK’s healthcare workers. Lowest monthly output since Second World War drives year-to-date production down -27.6%, with 121,811 fewer cars built.… Continue reading UK car manufacturing plummets -99.7% in April as coronavirus stops production