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New van and pick-up registrations increase 14.1% to 28,494 units in October. Growth driven by rise in demand for large vans weighing 2.5-3.5t, up 27.6%. Year-to-date market down -1.6% as monthly demand for LCVs continues to fluctuate. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS…

UK new car market declines in October – down -2.9% to 153,599 units.
Hybrid and plug-in registrations up +30.7% but, as grant is cut, new forecast data suggests outlook lags behind government ambitions.
Overall market down -7.2% YTD, with gap hoped to narrow slightly as supply issues resulting from regulatory changes ease.

SMMT released figures for September pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in September 2018 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires…

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: “There are some welcome announcements in the Budget, including further funding for the industrial strategy, in particular the Stephenson Challenge and investment into infrastructure. Amid continuing Brexit uncertainty, however, the automotive industry was looking for…

UK engine manufacturing declines -9.5% in September as UK demand falls by double digits.
Production for export drives demand, up 8.9% in the month and 14.6% in first three quarters.

UK CV production increases 14.9% in September, with output reaching 8,281 units. Home demand drives growth, up 62.0%, while exports decline -13.5%. Year-to-date production stable, with 60,759 vans, trucks and buses produced so far this year. UK commercial vehicle (CV)…

British car manufacturing declines -16.8% in September, with 127,051 units produced.
Production for UK and overseas markets falls -19.0% and -16.2% as supply issues continue.
Year-to-date output down -6.6% to 1,171,765 units, with eight in 10 destined for export.

Government’s decision to cut the Plug-in Car Grant will have far-reaching consequences for consumers, the environment and industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warned today.

As threat of ‘no-deal’ continues, SMMT launches new Brexit Readiness Programme to help safeguard UK’s automotive supply chain as cliff-edge looms.
Initiative highlights contingency planning minefield, with changes to regulations, onerous customs processes, tariffs and restricted access to talent among complex challenges facing industry.
UK Automotive repeats call for orderly withdrawal and transition as risk to auto suppliers highlighted at SMMT Regional Forum Midlands.