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Industry UK used car market down almost 10 percent in first half of 2022

UK used car market down almost 10 percent in first half of 2022

Industry body says new car supply issues are having a knock-on effect on the market.
By James Fossdyke 1m ago
Commercial Vehicles UK van market has shrunk every month in 2022 amid supply issues

UK van market has shrunk every month in 2022 amid supply issues

Sales were down by more than a fifth in July.
By James Fossdyke 09 August 2022
Industry UK: Plug-in car sales down again in July 2022

UK: Plug-in car sales down again in July 2022

Only all-electric car sales are still growing, but at a slower and slower pace.
By Brian Potter 08 August 2022
Industry UK new car sales down again but electric cars continue to buck trend

UK new car sales down again but electric cars continue to buck trend

A leading industry body says supply issues are expected to improve in the second half of 2022.
By James Fossdyke 05 August 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK car production down by a fifth in first half of 2022

UK car production down by a fifth in first half of 2022

Industry body says there are signs supply shortages are easing.
By James Fossdyke 29 July 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK car manufacturing reaches smallest-ever carbon footprint

UK car manufacturing reaches smallest-ever carbon footprint

CO2 emissions are down, as is water use and the amount of waste going to landfill.
By James Fossdyke 15 July 2022
Industry UK: Supply issues 'shackle' new car market as sales fall by a quarter

UK: Supply issues 'shackle' new car market as sales fall by a quarter

Industry body says supply issues are worse for the industry than last year's lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 08 July 2022
Industry UK new van market down by a quarter in first six months of 2022

UK new van market down by a quarter in first six months of 2022

Industry body says demand is strong but supply issues are hampering the sector.
By James Fossdyke 07 July 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up in best May for a decade

UK commercial vehicle production up in best May for a decade

Some 7,900 commercial vehicles (including vans and trucks) were built last month - the highest figure for May since 2012.
By James Fossdyke 05 July 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK car production up for first time in 11 months

UK car production up for first time in 11 months

But output is still well below pre-pandemic levels.
By James Fossdyke 04 July 2022
Industry UK car industry voices concerns over £90m energy cost hike

UK car industry voices concerns over £90m energy cost hike

Industry body says UK factories are paying £50 million a year more on energy than their EU counterparts.
By James Fossdyke 01 July 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK new van sales fell for fifth consecutive month in May

UK new van sales fell for fifth consecutive month in May

Supply chain issues continue to impact the market.
By James Fossdyke 10 June 2022
Industry UK new car sales down by a fifth in May amid

UK new car sales down by a fifth in May amid "supply constraints"

The ongoing chip shortage is still limiting the number of vehicles available to consumers.
By James Fossdyke 08 June 2022
Industry UK: Plug-in car sales growth stalled In May 2022

UK: Plug-in car sales growth stalled In May 2022

All-electric cars are still expanding, but plug-in hybrids continue to decrease.
By Brian Potter 07 June 2022
Green More than 750,000 electric cars now grace UK roads

More than 750,000 electric cars now grace UK roads

But petrol and diesel cars still make up more than 95 percent of the total.
By James Fossdyke 03 June 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up by a quarter in April

UK commercial vehicle production up by a quarter in April

Production is increasing despite the difficulty in sourcing semiconductors and rising energy prices.
By James Fossdyke 30 May 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK new car production down in April due to

UK new car production down in April due to "global pressures"

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says semiconductor shortages and war in Ukraine are to blame.
By James Fossdyke 27 May 2022
Industry UK used car market on the up amid surge in demand for electric cars

UK used car market on the up amid surge in demand for electric cars

But the market is still slightly below pre-pandemic levels.
By James Fossdyke 18 May 2022
Industry UK new car registrations down by more than 15 percent in April

UK new car registrations down by more than 15 percent in April

An industry body is blaming supply chain issues for the drop.
By James Fossdyke 06 May 2022
Industry UK: Plug-in car sales almost doubled in March 2022

UK: Plug-in car sales almost doubled in March 2022

The Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 top new car sales.
By Brian Potter 11 April 2022
Industry UK new van sales down by more than a quarter in March

UK new van sales down by more than a quarter in March

Registrations fell by more than a quarter compared with March 2021.
By James Fossdyke 08 April 2022
Industry UK: New car sales down in

UK: New car sales down in "deeply disappointing" March

Supply issues continue to plague the new car market.
By James Fossdyke 08 April 2022
Industry UK new van market remains above pre-pandemic levels despite slump

UK new van market remains above pre-pandemic levels despite slump

The market was down six percent in February, but sales remain strong.
By James Fossdyke 08 March 2022
Industry UK new car market still below pre-Covid levels despite February growth

UK new car market still below pre-Covid levels despite February growth

Sales were up 15 percent compared with locked-down February 2021.
By James Fossdyke 07 March 2022
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