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UK factories made 157,623 engines in June, just 0.6% more than June 2020’s weak performance. June 2021 output down -30.9% on five-year average for the month.1 First-half production rises 15.3% yet remains -31.5% below pre-pandemic levels.2 Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief…

5,808 units produced during June, up 39.6% on same month in 2020.

69,097 cars roll off production lines in June, weakest total since 1953, bar Covid hit June 2020.
UK factories turn out 498,923 cars in first half of year, down -38.4% on five-year average.
Latest forecast suggests global chip shortage could negatively impact planned UK production volumes by up to 100,000 units.
Industry calls for immediate action to mitigate impact of self-isolation or risk further blow to recovery.

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 2021 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the June 2021 release

Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: Cannon Coach & Bus Limited – www.cannonbus.co.uk F&R Cawley Limited – www.cawleys.co.uk IPCW Inc. – www.ipcol.com Owen Springs Limited – www.owensprings.co.uk Spack Automotives…

UK’s unique low volume and specialist vehicle sector is world’s most diverse according to new report.
Companies nationwide make everything from 250mph hypercars to wheelchair accessible taxis.
Sector turns over some £4bn annually and employs more than 15,000 people in highly-skilled, well paid roles.
Industry calls for government to support specific needs of these manufacturers on Road to Zero.

SMMT updates its Trailer Towing Guidance and the Law Guide ahead of Great British summer staycation.

The automotive sector welcomes the publication of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan and associated consultations

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 May 2021 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the May 2021 release