UK Manufacturing

30 November 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing

UK commercial vehicle production returns to growth, rising 47.1% in October as 12,853 units roll out of factory gates. Growth recorded in both export and domestic markets, up 47.0% and 47.2% respectively. Year-to-date output increases significantly by 15.3%, driven by

30 November 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing

UK car manufacturing output up 31.6% in October with 91,521 units rolling out of factories. Production for home and overseas markets up 23.9% and 33.4% respectively. Year-to-date volumes up 16.7% driven by exports with some eight in 10 cars shipped

28 November 2023 #Event News #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing

UK automotive manufacturing secures £20 billion in investment over the course of 2023 – more than in the previous seven years combined. Private sector commitments bolstered by government funding and as part of advanced manufacturing plan to ensure UK remains

17 November 2023 #SMMT News #Statements #UK Manufacturing

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, Today’s announcement is an unequivocal vote of confidence in the UK’s critical automotive industry. Coming on the back of almost £20 billion committed by the sector in next generation plants and technologies this year

14 November 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing

Download Advanced Manufacturing: Powering the UK Economy UK advanced manufacturing can support sustainable regional and national economic growth, but this requires long-term political vision and commitment, according to the leaders of the UK’s five most successful manufacturing sectors. With a

26 October 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output dips -5.2% in September to 11,352 units. Production for domestic market rises 10.3% while exports decline -15.1%. Overall year-to-date volumes remain up by a significant 11.4% at 85,540 units. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production

26 October 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing

UK car manufacturing grew 39.8% in September, the strongest month of growth in 2023, with 88,230 units leaving British factories. Rise in production driven by 32.2% exports uplift – with almost six in 10 going to the EU – while


New figures reveal tariff threat to EU-made battery electric vehicles could result in a £3,400 average price hike if unworkable rules of origin are implemented in January. 10% tariffs would also add £3,600 to cost of British-built BEVs sold in

28 September 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grows 8.6% in most productive August since 2012. 6,660 units leave factories in August, pushing year-to-date volume 62.2% above pre-pandemic levels. CVs made for the domestic market up by 24.4%, while exports fall slightly, down

28 September 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing

UK car production declines by -9.7% to 45,052 units in August, following six months of growth. Production for home market falls -25.2%, as exports also decline by -5.5%. Electrified vehicles represent nearly two in five of all cars produced in

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