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UK Automotive productivity up 208% since 1999, as industry highlights 20 years of sustainability gains.
Two decades of energy savings enough to power 9.5 million UK households, while water saved equals 810 litres for every person in the UK.
CO2 per vehicle produced more than halved, while new car CO2 has declined by a third.
Auto manufacturing workers among UK’s better earners, with average salary 40% higher than the national average.

UK automotive industry puts the record straight on ‘no deal’ Brexit impact, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote.

Many commentators and politicians cite the automotive industry in Brexit discussions so, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote, the SMMT has published a clear rebuttal of some of the many arguments that have been used about the sector in recent years.

The clock is ticking down to 29 March and automotive businesses are in paralysis. The industry has been consistent and united – a ‘no deal’ Brexit would have a devastating impact on the sector and the hundreds of thousands of jobs it supports.

Six consecutive months of growth for UK new van market as registrations rise 13.5% in June.

UK new car market declines for fourth consecutive month, down -4.9% in June, as alternatively fuelled vehicle demand falls for first time in 26 months.
Boost for battery electric cars but plug-in hybrid decline continues, falling -50.4%, as hybrids also take a hit.
Half year market falls -3.4%, with 1.27 million new cars registered in first six months – in line with expectations.

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 March 2019 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the May 2019 release

UK engine production falls -10.1% in May, the ninth successive month of decline. Demand from home and international markets down -7.8% and -11.5% respectively. Six in 10 engines shipped to overseas factories, highlighting importance of frictionless trade. Mike Hawes, SMMT…

UK CV production falls -69.9% in May to 2,110 units as model changeovers continue to affect output. Decline in both home and overseas demand, with output falling -35.6% and -84.8% respectively. Year-to-date production in decline, down -6.3%, with 31,785 vans,…

UK car production drops -15.5% in May, with 21,239 fewer units manufactured in the month. 8 in every ten cars made shipped abroad, illustrating importance of free and frictionless trade. Overall output has now fallen for 12 months in a…