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SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2020 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the February 2020 release

Mike Hawes. SMMT Chief Executive, said, The essential and extraordinary work of this consortium will offer a beacon of hope to our NHS and all of society, and is a shining example of how the wider automotive and other manufacturing…

214,155 engines made in February as UK production declines -9.3%. Production for domestic car plants rises 14.0%, while exports fall -21.0%. More than 450,000 engines built in Britain in first two months, with 58.4% exported. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive,…

British commercial vehicle output falls -13.6% in February, with 7,980 units produced. Exports drive decline, down -26.2%, as output for UK market rises by 417 units. Crucial commercial vehicle sector calls for more government action to ensure uninterrupted deliveries during…

UK car production declines -0.8% in February, with some 1,033 fewer units made.
Output for domestic market climbs 7.8% while exports fall -3.1% to 94,999, reflecting fundamentally sound sector despite global challenges.
New initial impact analysis suggests coronavirus could wipe some 200,000 units off UK’s output in 2020, as sector urges government to accelerate access to emergency support for all businesses.

Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: Geotab T/A Geotab GmbH – www.geotab.com Hamamatsu Photonics – www.hamamatsu.co.uk Oxbotica T/A Oxbotica Limited – www.oxbotica.com Premier Supply Limited – www.premiersupply.co.uk Rohde &…

SMMT response to latest measures announced by the Chancellor Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The Chancellor’s unprecedented package of emergency funding and tax support will come as a huge relief to automotive companies of all shapes and sizes as…

1. Please follow this link for an SMMT round-up of the business support measures that have been outlined from government. We will update this with new information as it becomes available, let us know of any immediate questions or concerns…

SMMT COVID-19 Update 1 Tuesday 17 March, 2020 In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation and in line with the UK government’s recommended course of action, SMMT has decided, as of today, to severely restrict the use of its London…

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