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19 February 2015 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing

UK produced 5,443 commercial vehicles (CV) in January.
Home market remains strong and steady, while exports stay subdued.
Ramping up production of new models is expected to yield growth later in the year.

19 February 2015 #SMMT News

Automotive sector now has greater share of UK exports than ever before at 11.2%
China is the largest single market for British-built cars after the UK
Number of car sales to Asia trebled in five years
UK exported just under 1.2 million cars to more than 100 countries in 2014

19 February 2015 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing

UK car output down 1.2% to 127,385 in January, as manufacturers prepare for new models.
Outlook remains positive for 2015 with manufacturers set to realise £7 billion-worth investment in new products and facilities.
January 2015 output 16% higher than month’s mean performance from 2009.UK car output down 1.2% to 127,385 in January, as manufacturers prepare for new models.
Outlook remains positive for 2015 with manufacturers set to realise £7 billion-worth investment in new products and facilities.
January 2015 output 16% higher than month’s mean performance from 2009.

17 February 2015 #SMMT News

European new car registrations grew 6.7% this January, the 17th consecutive month of growth for the European car market.

13 February 2015 #SMMT News

SMMT’s weekly round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from SMMT’s Chief Executive.

13 February 2015 #SMMT News

1. Electric vehicle registrations in the EU – 2014
2. Brussels and Washington seen seizing new regulatory powers through TTIP
3. EU to exert maximum pressure in seeking emissions cuts
4. British business leader urges early EU referendum
5. Business EU Barometer
6. Week ahead

13 February 2015 #SMMT News

1. UK to lead development of driverless car technology
2. SMMT hosts ‘Improving Air Quality’ event
3. Latest beneficiaries of Regional Growth Fund announced
4. UKCES Futures Programme
5. Government report on the changing face of business
6. Week ahead

11 February 2015 #SMMT News

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11 February 2015 #SMMT News

Today SMMT will bring together transport policy makers, vehicle manufacturers and other stakeholders from across the UK at a special event in London to discuss the future contribution of commercial vehicles to improving air quality.

Diesel is not a dirty word, SMMT will say. It will call on government and local councils to recognise the vital role modern diesel vehicles can play in reducing emissions across Britain’s towns and cities – and to do more to support their adoption.

06 February 2015 #SMMT News

SMMT’s weekly round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from SMMT’s Chief Executive.

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