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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.
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...
Manufacturing Five
UK manufacturing holds key to unlocking Government’s domestic and global ambitions
SMMT statement on Net Zero Strategy
"The automotive industry is putting zero-emission vehicles on Britain’s roads at pace beyond all forecasts"
2021 Automotive Trade Report
Vehicles remain Britain’s most valuable trade good, as export revenues reach £27 billion
September 2021 New LCV Registrations
September LCV sales disappoint but heavy van uptake remains robust
September 2021 New Car Registrations
Battery electric vehicles power on despite supply issues bedevilling new car market
August 2021 UK Engine Manufacturing
Engine production falls -23.6% in August
August 2021 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
Commercial vehicle output stalls in August with a -35.1% fall
August 2021 UK Car Manufacturing
August car production falls as global chip shortage continues to bite
UK Automotive Sustainability Report
Record year for carbon reduction despite COVID stalling economic progress
August 2021 New LCV Registrations
Van registrations swell for summer but semi-conductor shortage concerns loom
August 2021 New Car Registrations
Electrified vehicle demand surges in small volume August but supply issues undermine overall market
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