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June new car registrations fall -24.3% to 140,958 units – weakest performance for the month since 1996. Ongoing challenges in component supply, exacerbated by restrictions in China, hamper industry’s ability to fulfil demand. Year to date registrations reach 802,079 units…

May engine production increases 12.3%, the first growth since June 2021. Output for export grows 26.1% while production for the UK decreases marginally, by -2.1%. Industry calls for measures to help alleviate energy costs, drive investment, and futureproof jobs and…

SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 2022 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the May 2022 release

Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: Cohline UK Limited – www.cohline.de/en Ecomotive Trading Limited – www.eco-motive.com Stäubli (UK) Limited – www.staubli.com Book My Garage – www.bookmygarage.com ChangeMaker Associates Limited – www.changemaker.org.uk Mills and…

British CV production rises 26.5% as industry records best May and year to date performance in a decade. Growth driven by exports, up 91.6%, while production for UK declines -26.3% against significant economic headwinds. May success brings fifth consecutive month…

UK car production up 13.3% in May, the first growth after 10 consecutive months of decline. Battery electric car production more than doubles, increasing by 108.3%, with 4,525 built. Sector calls for urgent action to mitigate £90 million uplift in…

New analysis reveals UK auto manufacturers face £90m uplift in energy bills this year as costs surge 50%.
Sector already spends £50m more per annum for energy than EU counterparts, with the UK having some of the highest electricity costs in Europe.
Industry calls for urgent action as UK’s £21.2bn auto supply chain races to meet accelerated timelines for zero emission powertrain transformation.
New roadmap, ‘From Full Throttle to Full Charge’, sets out measures on energy, skills and funding to drive large-scale investment and support competitiveness.

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, SMMT has been working closely with policymakers to develop workable solutions for the introduction of UKCA markings, solutions that will minimise costs, complexity and ensue the sector can still provide essential services to customers.…

“The decision to scrap the Plug-in Car grant sends the wrong message to motorists and to an industry which remains committed to Government’s net zero ambition”