SMMT News

UK engine production falls -10.8% in first half of 2019 to 1.3 million units. Demand from home and international markets down -16.9% and -7.0% respectively. Decline in UK engine production mirrors drop in output at car and commercial vehicle plants.…

British commercial vehicle manufacturing declined by more than half in June, as model changeovers continue to affect output. Production for home market falls -44.7%, while exports decline -65.4%. Half-year manufacturing down -15.8%, with 35,345 units produced – but output is…

UK car manufacturing falls by a fifth in first half of 2019, with June decline marking 13 consecutive months of negative growth. Downturns at home and in key global markets see YTD production for the UK and export fall -16.4%…

SMMT released figures for June pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in June 2019 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the June 2019 release

Today the SMMT wrote to the Prime Minister, congratulating him on his appointment and setting out the UK automotive industry’s immediate and future priorities at a time of dramatic transformation for the sector. These include:
supporting the transition to zero emission vehicles by investing in infrastructure, incentives and securing a gigafactory in the UK.
making the UK the most attractive destination for investors, creating an internationally competitive business environment.
above all, ensuring the sector continues to enjoy preferential trade with critical markets around the world, including the EU. ‘No deal’ Brexit is simply not an option.

Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: Alucast Limited, ACS / IEG – www.alucast.co.uk Dalroad Norslo Limited, AM / CV – www.dalroadnorslo.com Hypermotive Limited, IEG – www.hyper-motive.com Let’s Drive Electric…

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.