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UK Automotive Industry News

News & Comment

Keep up to date with the latest news, comment and insight from SMMT, covering all key UK automotive industry issues, developments and trends, including market and manufacturing performance across every sector.

28th October 2021
CVs , UK Manufacturing

September 2021 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

UK commercial vehicle output increases modestly in September

28th October 2021
Car , UK Manufacturing

September 2021 UK Car Manufacturing

UK automotive car production falls -41.5% in September

27th October 2021
Statements

SMMT reaction to the Budget

SMMT reaction to the Budget 27th October 2021 Wednesday 27 October, 2021 Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said,  “The effects of the pandemic continue to...

20th October 2021
UK Manufacturing

Manufacturing Five

UK manufacturing holds key to unlocking Government’s domestic and global ambitions

19th October 2021
Emissions , Future Mobility , Statements , Technology

SMMT statement on Net Zero Strategy

"The automotive industry is putting zero-emission vehicles on Britain’s roads at pace beyond all forecasts"

12th October 2021
Event News , International Trade , Registrations , UK Manufacturing

2021 Automotive Trade Report

Vehicles remain Britain’s most valuable trade good, as export revenues reach £27 billion

5th October 2021
LCVs , Registrations

September 2021 New LCV Registrations

September LCV sales disappoint but heavy van uptake remains robust

5th October 2021
Cars , Registrations

September 2021 New Car Registrations

Battery electric vehicles power on despite supply issues bedevilling new car market

30th September 2021
Engines , UK Manufacturing

August 2021 UK Engine Manufacturing

Engine production falls -23.6% in August

30th September 2021
CVs , UK Manufacturing

August 2021 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

Commercial vehicle output stalls in August with a -35.1% fall

29th September 2021
Car , UK Manufacturing

August 2021 UK Car Manufacturing

August car production falls as global chip shortage continues to bite

16th September 2021
Emissions , Environment

UK Automotive Sustainability Report

Record year for carbon reduction despite COVID stalling economic progress

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