Commercial Vehicle News
LCV registrations up 22.0% in February as larger vans drive market growth
On March 4, 2021Source: SMMT News – SMMTBy plargeRegistrations of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) increase by 22.0% to 17,205 units in February.… The post LCV registrations up 22.0% in February as larger vans drive market growth appeared first on SMMT.… Read more
New car registrations drop -35.5% as lockdown depresses demand ahead of ‘new reg’ month
On March 4, 2021Source: SMMT News – SMMTBy plargeWeakest February since 1959 as 28,282 fewer cars registered during traditionally quiet month. Battery electric (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) continue to spark demand, accounting for more than one in eight registrations. Market outlook do… Read more
SMMT reaction to the Budget
On March 3, 2021Source: SMMT News – SMMTBy Daniel ZealanderMike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “Today’s budget provides some encouragement to an automotive sector… The post SMMT reaction to the Budget appeared first on SMMT.… Read more
January 2021 new car pre-registration figures
On March 2, 2021Source: SMMT News – SMMTBy plargeSMMT released figures for January pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows… The post January 2021 new car pre-registration figures appeared first on SMMT.… Read more
January UK engine production falls -29.3%
On February 26, 2021Source: SMMT News – SMMTBy plargeProduction for domestic and overseas markets falls -27.2% and -30.8% respectively. The post January UK engine production falls -29.3% appeared first on SMMT.… Read more
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing down -31.5% in January
On February 26, 2021Source: SMMT News – SMMTBy plargeOutput falls for both domestic and overseas markets, declining -28.8% and -33.6% respectively. The post UK commercial vehicle manufacturing down -31.5% in January appeared first on SMMT.… Read more
January UK car production falls -27.3% as industry calls for measures to support competitiveness
On February 26, 2021Source: SMMT News – SMMTBy plargeWeakest January since 2009 as UK car manufacturing output declines -27.3% to 86,052 units – the 17th consecutive monthly decline. Better news for alternatively fuelled vehicles with 21,792 cars made, up 18.9%. Having lost car production worth £11.3bn… Read more
New members – February 2021
On February 25, 2021Source: SMMT News – SMMTBy plargeFind out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get… The post New members – February 2021 appeared first on SMMT.… Read more
Statement on E10 petrol announcement
On February 25, 2021Source: SMMT News – SMMTBy plarge"The announcement confirming E10 petrol is another step towards the 2050 net zero target" The post Statement on E10 petrol announcement appeared first on SMMT.… Read more
UK Automotive looks to ex-military personnel to upskill industry on brink of electrification
On February 23, 2021Source: SMMT News – SMMTBy plargeSMMT signs Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming importance of recruitment and retention of veterans and service… The post UK Automotive looks to ex-military personnel to upskill industry on brink of electrification appeared first on SMMT.… Read more
