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Industry 11,000 jobs gone as coronavirus wreaks havoc on car industry

11,000 jobs gone as coronavirus wreaks havoc on car industry

UK production is still way behind pre-lockdown levels.
By James Fossdyke 31 July 2020
Industry Car industry says lack of government support 'bitterly disappointing'

Car industry says lack of government support 'bitterly disappointing'

One industry body was hoping for some "sector-specific" support.
By James Fossdyke 14 July 2020
Commercial Vehicles UK new van market approaches normal levels as lockdown eases

UK new van market approaches normal levels as lockdown eases

Sales have recovered slightly after lean months during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 09 July 2020
Industry Industry body urges caution as new car sales begin return to normal

Industry body urges caution as new car sales begin return to normal

The SMMT says improved sales in June "barely" represent a restart for the sector.
By James Fossdyke 07 July 2020
Manufacturing / Production Just over 800 commercial vehicles were built in the UK during May

Just over 800 commercial vehicles were built in the UK during May

That's down from more than 7,000 in the same month two years ago
By James Fossdyke 29 June 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK car production down 95 percent in May as factories start to reopen

UK car production down 95 percent in May as factories start to reopen

It's the lowest May output since 1946.
By James Fossdyke 29 June 2020
Green Government invests £73.5 million in green car technology

Government invests £73.5 million in green car technology

The money will be split between 10 projects, with the government hoping it will safeguard jobs.
By James Fossdyke 26 June 2020
Industry UK car industry calls for government support through Covid-19 restart

UK car industry calls for government support through Covid-19 restart

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says one in six jobs is at risk.
By James Fossdyke 25 June 2020
Manufacturing / Production Bentley increases warehouse space to counter potential Brexit delays

Bentley increases warehouse space to counter potential Brexit delays

A no-deal Brexit could cause delays at customs, so Bentley has doubled up on space to stockpile parts.
By Dominik Wilde 24 June 2020
Government Third of new car buyers hold out for government incentives

Third of new car buyers hold out for government incentives

Study suggest customers are waiting for a "scrappage scheme-like" inducement.
By James Fossdyke 12 June 2020
Commercial Vehicles Covid-19 crisis sees van registrations down almost 75 percent in May

Covid-19 crisis sees van registrations down almost 75 percent in May

May wasn't as bad as April, but sales still fell by 74.1 percent.
By James Fossdyke 09 June 2020
Industry New car market suffers worst May in 68 years amid Covid-19 pandemic

New car market suffers worst May in 68 years amid Covid-19 pandemic

A mere 20,000 new cars were registered last month.
By James Fossdyke 05 June 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK car production could slump to its lowest since the 1980s

UK car production could slump to its lowest since the 1980s

It's been below a million only once in the last 40 years.
By Dominik Wilde 02 June 2020
Commercial Vehicles Just 15 vans were built in the UK last month amid coronavirus crisis

Just 15 vans were built in the UK last month amid coronavirus crisis

The only vehicles to leave factory gates were existing orders already close to completion.
By James Fossdyke 02 June 2020
Manufacturing / Production Fewer than 200 cars rolled off UK production lines in April

Fewer than 200 cars rolled off UK production lines in April

It's the lowest monthly total since the second world war.
By James Fossdyke 01 June 2020
Industry Industry body calls on government to let car dealers open their doors

Industry body calls on government to let car dealers open their doors

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says the measure would "unlock recovery".
By James Fossdyke 22 May 2020
Green Average lease car emissions tumble as more customers go electric

Average lease car emissions tumble as more customers go electric

Electric cars made up four percent of new lease cars in the final quarter of 2019.
By James Fossdyke 20 May 2020
Industry Coronavirus wipes out strong start to 2020 for used car market

Coronavirus wipes out strong start to 2020 for used car market

A 30.7-percent drop in March reversed the trend seen in January and February.
By James Fossdyke 13 May 2020
Corporate / Financial New car finance market suffered in March as sales were slashed

New car finance market suffered in March as sales were slashed

Industry body says government intervention may be needed.
By James Fossdyke 11 May 2020
Commercial Vehicles New van market shrinks 86 percent in April amid lockdown disruption

New van market shrinks 86 percent in April amid lockdown disruption

As with the new car market, lockdown put almost all sales on hold.
By James Fossdyke 07 May 2020
Industry UK new car sales in April down 97% due to Covid-19 lockdown

UK new car sales in April down 97% due to Covid-19 lockdown

That's despite government guidance allowing dealers to sell cars online.
By James Fossdyke 05 May 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK car manufacturing falls almost 40 percent as lockdown hits

UK car manufacturing falls almost 40 percent as lockdown hits

New figures show output fell by more than a third.
By James Fossdyke 01 May 2020
General Record 40m vehicles now registered for use on UK roads

Record 40m vehicles now registered for use on UK roads

It's the first time the number has hit the landmark 40 million.
By James Fossdyke 21 April 2020
Corporate / Financial New car finance market suffers as sales slump

New car finance market suffers as sales slump

But more than nine in 10 new cars are still acquired on finance.
By James Fossdyke 16 April 2020
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