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Commercial Vehicles Commercial vehicle production still strong as car industry struggles

Commercial vehicle production still strong as car industry struggles

Production still isn't quite at pre-pandemic levels, but it isn't far away.
By James Fossdyke 29 September 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK car manufacturing crumbled last month as demand ebbed away

UK car manufacturing crumbled last month as demand ebbed away

UK industry body blames Covid-19 for the result.
By James Fossdyke 25 September 2020
Industry European and UK car makers warn no-deal Brexit will cost £101bn

European and UK car makers warn no-deal Brexit will cost £101bn

Industry leaders in the UK and Europe have called for a free-trade deal.
By James Fossdyke 15 September 2020
Corporate / Financial Growth in new car market prompts surge in car finance

Growth in new car market prompts surge in car finance

The market was worth more than £1.7bn in July.
By James Fossdyke 09 September 2020
Commercial Vehicles August decline in van registrations blamed on September plate change

August decline in van registrations blamed on September plate change

Industry body says companies have been waiting on the '70' plates.
By James Fossdyke 08 September 2020
Green Roughly half of UK drivers think 2035 is too soon to go electric

Roughly half of UK drivers think 2035 is too soon to go electric

Study comes ahead of ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars in 2035.
By James Fossdyke 07 September 2020
Industry New car registrations get close to 'normal' during August

New car registrations get close to 'normal' during August

Sales were down by less than six percent last month.
By James Fossdyke 07 September 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK car production at around 80 percent of 'normal' levels in July

UK car production at around 80 percent of 'normal' levels in July

But industry body bemoans lack of certainty for the future.
By James Fossdyke 28 August 2020
Commercial Vehicles UK HGV registrations plunge by more than 73% in Q2

UK HGV registrations plunge by more than 73% in Q2

The market was hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 19 August 2020
Industry Used car sales halve as coronavirus impacts on demand

Used car sales halve as coronavirus impacts on demand

Just over a million cars changed hands over between the start of April and the end of June.
By James Fossdyke 12 August 2020
Commercial Vehicles British van market grows for the first time since January

British van market grows for the first time since January

July also saw the car market post positive growth for the first time since the Covid--19 crisis.
By James Fossdyke 07 August 2020
Industry UK new car registrations rise for first time since lockdown

UK new car registrations rise for first time since lockdown

But an industry body warns the industry isn't out of the woods yet.
By James Fossdyke 06 August 2020
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
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