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September 2020 New LCV Registrations

UK new van market accelerates 26.4% in September, but uncertainty lies ahead.

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September 2020 New Car Registrations

New car registrations drop -4.4% in weakest ever ‘new plate’ September.

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Statement on Brexit negotiations

“Any agreement must work for automotive so we need both sides to strike a deal that safeguards the global competitiveness of the sector and consumer choice in the market.”

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UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme

UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme to secure supply chain and save jobs.

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New SMMT Apprentice Support Programme now accepting applications

SMMT steps in to save automotive apprenticeships with new Covid salary support scheme for SMEs.

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Response to CBI Brexit survey

“A comprehensive FTA with the EU that’s tariff and quota free is essential if we are to have any chance of recovery.”

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August 2020 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

Commercial vehicle production falls -11.5% in August.

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August 2020 UK Car Manufacturing

UK car production declines -44.6% in August with 51,039 units rolling off factory lines.

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August 2020 UK Engine Manufacturing

UK engine production down -35.1% in August as sector braces for coronavirus second wave.

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Response to Chancellor’s statement

“The Chancellor’s Job Support Scheme is welcome and should provide temporary relief for the automotive sector, which has been so badly hit by the pandemic.”

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