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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.
UK’s specialist vehicle sector most varied in the world
Sector turns over some £4bn annually and employs more than 15,000 people in highly-skilled, well paid roles.
SMMT statement on Transport Decarbonisation Plan
"The automotive sector welcomes the publication of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan and associated consultations"
SMMT response to Ellesmere Port announcement
"The announcement today of new investment into electric vehicle production in Ellesmere Port is further good news for the automotive sector"
June 2021 New LCV Registrations
LCV market recovery slowed only by supply shortages as almost 35,000 new vans hit British roads
June 2021 New Car Registrations
New car market recovery squeezed by supply issues
SMMT response to Sunderland gigafactory announcement
"Today’s announcement of new investment into battery production in Sunderland is great news for the sector"
May 2021 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
UK commercial vehicle production up 2.2% on pre-pandemic levels
May 2021 UK Car Manufacturing
Car production recovery hit by global pandemic supply shortages
May 2021 New LCV Registrations
Van market reaches new heights with best May on record for registrations
May 2021 New Car Registrations
Business confidence drives cautious recovery in new car registrations
April 2021 UK Engine Manufacturing
Exceptional rise for April UK engine production
April 2021 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
April CV production struggles to keep up with pre-pandemic levels
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