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UK Automotive Industry News
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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.
February 2020 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
UK CV manufacturing down -13.6% in February, as sector supports fight against coronavirus.
February 2020 UK Car Manufacturing
UK car production steady in February, down -0.8%, as sector braces for coronavirus impact.
Response to latest measures announced by the Chancellor
"The Chancellor’s unprecedented package of emergency funding and tax support will come as a huge relief to automotive companies of all shapes and sizes."
February 2020 New Car Registrations
UK new car market falls -2.9% in February as industry calls for tax free EVs to kick-start demand.
Response to the UK Government’s Approach to Negotiations
"With both mandates now on the table, negotiations for an ambitious, world-leading FTA must now begin in earnest."
January 2020 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
British commercial vehicle production down -10.7% in January.
January 2020 UK Engine Manufacturing
UK engine manufacturing falls -1.7% in January.
January 2020 UK Car Manufacturing
Improvement in UK car exports fails to offset domestic decline as production falls in January.
January 2020 New Car Registrations
UK new car market falls -7.3% in January, as sector demands clear plan for 2035 ambition.
January 2020 New LCV Registrations
Van market up +5.9% marking positive start to 2020.
Response to Government’s 2035 end of sale announcement
"It’s extremely concerning that government has seemingly moved the goalposts for consumers and industry on such a critical issue."
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