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Industry UK car industry calls for action to

UK car industry calls for action to "safeguard" sector's recovery

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says action is needed ahead of 2024 to ensure the industry remains competitive.
By James Fossdyke 1m ago
Manufacturing / Production UK car production grows again in October

UK car production grows again in October

Output faltered in September but returned to form last month.
By Hyundai 23h ago
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up for 10th straight month in October

UK commercial vehicle production up for 10th straight month in October

The market is well ahead of 2021 levels, with exports leading the charge.
By James Fossdyke 29 November 2022
Industry UK used car market down in third quarter of 2022

UK used car market down in third quarter of 2022

That's despite increased demand for electric vehicles.
By Hyundai 21 November 2022
Industry UK: Plug-in car sales increased by 18% in October 2022

UK: Plug-in car sales increased by 18% in October 2022

Polestar celebrates 10,000+ cumulative sales, including over 1,000 last month.
By Brian Potter 09 November 2022
Industry UK: Supply shortages see new van market down by a fifth in October

UK: Supply shortages see new van market down by a fifth in October

Industry body says issues facing the sector should "ease" over the course of next year.
By Hyundai 08 November 2022
Industry UK new car registrations up by more than a quarter in October

UK new car registrations up by more than a quarter in October

But sales remain down compared with 2021 and pre-pandemic leves.
By James Fossdyke 07 November 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up in best September for a decade

UK commercial vehicle production up in best September for a decade

The sector is already way ahead of pre-pandemic levels.
By Hyundai 31 October 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK car production down in September amid calls for

UK car production down in September amid calls for "stability"

The industry has asked the government to ensure "competitive investment conditions” to help manufacturing thrive.
By James Fossdyke 28 October 2022
Industry UK: Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 50,000 In September 2022

UK: Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 50,000 In September 2022

The Tesla Model Y crushed the EV competition with a massive 8,315 units sold, becoming #2 overall for the month.
By Brian Potter 11 October 2022
Commercial Vehicles September plate change triggered first growth for UK van market in 2022

September plate change triggered first growth for UK van market in 2022

But registrations remain below pre-pandemic levels.
By James Fossdyke 10 October 2022
Industry

"Bumper" September sees UK new car registrations rise

Electric cars continue to grow in popularity, but overall sales are down on pre-pandemic levels.
By James Fossdyke 07 October 2022
Manufacturing / Production British commercial vehicle factories enjoy bumper August

British commercial vehicle factories enjoy bumper August

But the industry has warned of energy cost issues going forward.
By James Fossdyke 06 October 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK car production up in August but sector warns of rising costs

UK car production up in August but sector warns of rising costs

The sector has enjoyed four months of growth, but it's still behind pre-pandemic levels.
By James Fossdyke 05 October 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK new van market continues to shrink amid supply chain chaos

UK new van market continues to shrink amid supply chain chaos

Industry body says decline is down to comparison with 2021 and ongoing supply problems.
By James Fossdyke 07 September 2022
Industry UK new car market stabilises in August ahead of September plate change

UK new car market stabilises in August ahead of September plate change

Marginal growth has been cautiously welcomed by industry bosses.
By James Fossdyke 06 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production enjoyed best July for six years

UK commercial vehicle production enjoyed best July for six years

But the industry has called for energy price support if it is to remain competitive.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK car production up for third consecutive month in July

UK car production up for third consecutive month in July

Industry body says supply shortages may be easing, but the sector still faces headwinds.
By James Fossdyke 30 August 2022
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 12 August 2022
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
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