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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.
January 2021 UK Engine Manufacturing
January UK engine production falls -29.3%
January 2021 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing down -31.5% in January
January 2021 UK Car Manufacturing
January UK car production falls -27.3% as industry calls for measures to support competitiveness
Statement on E10 petrol announcement
"The announcement today confirming E10 petrol will be available for motorists from this September is another step towards the 2050 net zero target"
UK Automotive looks to ex-military personnel to upskill industry
SMMT signs Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming importance of recruitment and retention of veterans and service leavers for automotive industry
Statement on the re-opening of showrooms
"The fact that retail showrooms must remain closed until April at least, is deeply disappointing given these facilities are Covid-secure"
Q4 and Full Year 2020 Heavy Goods Vehicle Registrations
UK HGV registrations fall -32.2% in 2020.
Q4 and Full Year 2020 Bus & Coach Registrations
UK bus and coach registrations decline -32.0% in 2020.
Statement on the future strategy of UK’s largest automotive business
"The news today that the UK’s largest automotive business has confirmed its long-term commitment to the UK is very welcome"
Comment on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion
Comment on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion 13th February 2021 SMMT statement on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion...
Q4 2020 Used Car Sales
UK used car market declines -14.9% as coronavirus lockdowns curb 2020 sales
January 2021 New LCV Registrations
Van market starts new year with a boost, up 2.0% in January
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