LCV market put into reverse in July
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined for the first month since December 2020 in July. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, registrations fell 14.8%, with supply […]
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Supply shortages slow new registrations
July’s new car registrations fell by 29.5% to 123,296 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline was artificially heightened by […]
Engine production stalled by semiconductor shortage
Engine production in June was marginally up on the same month last year, but 30.9% down on the five-year average. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trades found […]
Chips still down for car industry
The recovery of car production in the UK is being hampered by a lack of staff and the global shortage of chips. This is according to the Society of Motor […]
CV production enjoys June jump
Production of commercial vehicles grew by 39.6% in June compared to the same month last year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders recorded 5,808 new units manufactured in the […]
Specialist market valued at £4bn
A new report has found that the UK’s low volume and specialist vehicle manufacturing sector is the most diverse in the world. The SMMT’s Low Volume and Specialist Vehicle Manufacturers […]
Industry responds to government ‘greenprint’
The government’s ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise all transport by 2050 has received a mixed response from the automotive industry. The plan includes banning the sale of all petrol and diesel lorries […]
LCV sales slow in June
Growth in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market slowed in June, after bumper months in April and May. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) found […]
SMMT launches automotive action plan
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has launched a new plan to secure the future of the UK automotive industry. Full Throttle: Driving UK Automotive Competitiveness sets out a […]
CV production continues strong recovery
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased to 6,243 units in May, significantly higher than May 2020 but also 2.2% higher than the five-year average for the month. According to the Society of […]
Engine manufacturing doubles in a year
More than twice as many engines were manufactured in May compared to the same month last year. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 116,639 […]
Car production recovery continues through May
UK car production rose dramatically in May, but supply chain challenges could hinder recovery. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), some 54,962 cars rolled off production […]
