Covid-19
“The fact that retail showrooms must remain closed until April at least, is deeply disappointing given these facilities are Covid-secure”
UK Automotive is already counting the cost of prolonged lockdowns across the country
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“A comprehensive FTA with the EU that’s tariff and quota free is essential if we are to have any chance of recovery.”
“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.”
New SMMT survey reveals a third of workforce still on furlough with up to one in six jobs at risk.
New calculations reveal the £61m cost a day of keeping UK car showrooms shut, through lost tax income and essential furlough funding.
Automotive aftermarket sector ready to keep millions of British vehicles roadworthy as SMMT launches Covid-19 guidance.
Automotive manufacturing sector ready to ramp up production, as SMMT publishes safe restart guidance.