UK commercial vehicle manufacturing falls -3.9% in October, but still records second-best monthly performance since 2008. Production for exports drops -11.6%, while domestic demand grows by 11.9%. Year to date output up 6.9% to 105,834 units – a 16-year high. News comes as industry calls for urgent action on market regulation and business costs. UK… Continue reading CV production records best January-October performance in 16 years
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Car output slips in October as UK and EU markets stall
British car production down -15.3% in October with 77,484 units rolling off factory lines. Output for home and export markets declines -4.7% and -17.6% respectively. Latest production outlook downgrades expectations as new car markets in UK and overseas stall. News comes as industry calls for urgent action with weak EV demand and unsustainable business costs… Continue reading Car output slips in October as UK and EU markets stall
ACI-F1 agreement: the Italian F1 GP in Monza until 2031
27.11.2024 Sticchi Damiani: “Proud of this result for Italy” “Great satisfaction, for a signature that rewards seriousness, professionalism and the extraordinary commitment of the ACI” was expressed by the president of the Automobile Club of Italy, Angelo Sticchi Damiani, for the agreement signed with Formula 1, organizer of the World Championship , which will allow… Continue reading ACI-F1 agreement: the Italian F1 GP in Monza until 2031
Alarm bells ringing as EV transition hits auto industry
Auto sector calls for urgent market intervention as weak demand and unsustainable business costs undermine UK industry. Car manufacturers face almost £6 billion bill to meet ZEV Mandate in first year, new analysis shows. Industry outlook anticipates 116,000 fewer new electric cars and vans will be registered this year compared with expectations when mandate was… Continue reading Alarm bells ringing as EV transition hits auto industry
New Members – November
25 November 2024 #SMMT News Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: SMMT data services Extensive market data providing key information to assist marketing and promotional activity, and future business opportunities. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate… Continue reading New Members – November
ACI, Euro NCAP: heavy commercial vehicles tested
22.11.2024 Eight trucks analyzed by Euro NCAP: Volvo FH Aero and FM, Renault T, Scania R-series and G Series, DAF XF, Man TGX and Mercedes-Benz Actros L. Maximum score, five stars, for Volvo, four stars for Renault and Scania, three stars for Daf, Man, Mercedes-Benz and Scania. Euro NCAP has announced the results of the… Continue reading ACI, Euro NCAP: heavy commercial vehicles tested
Car registrations in Europe – October 2024
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 21 November 2024 Data reference period: October 2024 Analysis of car registrations in the European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, fuel, brand and group. Download attachment: Europe Tables October 2024_673f387b6f065.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: sales, Europe, cars,… Continue reading Car registrations in Europe – October 2024
SMMT’s Meet the Buyer returns to Automechanika Birmingham 2025
SMMT’s flagship Meet the Buyer back at Automechanika Birmingham 2025 as part of Automotive Supply Chain Forum. Key event matches automotive buyers with suppliers to develop meaningful business connections. Feedback from latest edition shows nearly nine-in-10 meetings delivered a positive outcome. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) flagship Meet the Buyer event will… Continue reading SMMT’s Meet the Buyer returns to Automechanika Birmingham 2025
AC Roma and AS Roma together for road safety
17.11.2024 Second edition of “Keep your life at stake”. Three schools and the men’s and women’s Roma Primavera teams were involved AS Roma renews its commitment with Automobile Club Roma and Toyota, for the promotion of a safe and responsible driving style among young people in the capital. After the success of the first edition… Continue reading AC Roma and AS Roma together for road safety
Industry unites to fight the electric fear
New initiative launched to combat misinformation surrounding electric vehicles Auto Trader, ChargeUK and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have committed to promote a set of user-friendly facts about electric cars, endorsed by the Department for Transport Research shows a significant proportion of consumers believe myths such as “electric vehicles are more likely to… Continue reading Industry unites to fight the electric fear