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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.
December & Full Year 2021 New LCV Registrations
New van market grows by a fifth as battery electric demand more than doubles
December & Full Year 2021 New Car Registrations
Covid stalls 2021 UK new car market but record EV sales show future direction
November 2021 UK Engine Manufacturing
Engine production falls for sixth consecutive month
November 2021 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
UK commercial vehicle production down -7.8% in November
November 2021 UK Car Manufacturing
Output falls -28.7% despite electric vehicle boost
SMMT statement on UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
"The deal provides the UK automotive sector with tariff-free access to Australia"
SMMT statement on changes to the Plug-in Car and Van Grants
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, "Slashing the grants for electric vehicles once again is a blow to customers looking to make the switch...
November 2021 New LCV Registrations
Best-ever November for new van registrations despite market volatility
November 2021 New Car Registrations
Battery EV uptake doubles, but new car market remains well adrift of pre-pandemic levels
Public charge point ratios
Car charging point numbers fall behind as plug-in vehicles surge
October 2021 UK Engine Manufacturing
Engine production falls -34.6% in October
October 2021 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
Commercial vehicle output increases 17.2% in October
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