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

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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

News – Post-corona recovery plan taking shape as auto industry makes concrete recommendations to Commission

At EU level, the first tangible proposals to help Europe’s auto industry overcome the massive fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, while facing the monumental challenge of making the transition to carbon-neutral mobility, were presented yesterday. The fact is that we are far from a done deal, as many hurdles still need to be overcome. Over… Continue reading News – Post-corona recovery plan taking shape as auto industry makes concrete recommendations to Commission

Publications – Position Paper: Principles for potential post‐Euro 6 and post‐Euro VI emission regulations

ACEA has published this position paper to make some key recommendations to focus the work in the European Commission’s advisory group (AGVES) on potential post-Euro 6 and post-Euro VI pollutant emission regulations. As the new ACEA position paper makes clear, the basic requirement of such an important and far-reaching study is to determine the objective… Continue reading Publications – Position Paper: Principles for potential post‐Euro 6 and post‐Euro VI emission regulations

Press Releases – Trade unions and auto sector call for an ambitious recovery plan

Brussels, 26 May 2020 – For many decades, the European automotive sector has been one of the key pillars of the economic and social welfare of Europe. Indirectly, the sector provides employment to 13.8 million workers. The European assembly plants still produce 1 in every 4 cars worldwide. The sector is highly innovative and accounts… Continue reading Press Releases – Trade unions and auto sector call for an ambitious recovery plan

Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: -34.5% four months into 2020; -67.0% in April

Brussels, 26 May 2020 – In April 2020, commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union declined by 67.0%, as most of Europe was under lockdown for the entire month. The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic affected all 27 EU markets and every vehicle segment. Total new commercial vehicles In April 2020, commercial vehicle registrations in… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: -34.5% four months into 2020; -67.0% in April