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Industry New van market grew by a fifth in 2021 amid rising EV demand

New van market grew by a fifth in 2021 amid rising EV demand

Industry body says the market has "bounced back" from coronavirus.
By James Fossdyke 10 January 2022
Industry VW becomes UK's best-selling car brand for first time

VW becomes UK's best-selling car brand for first time

The German company took the crown from last year's leader, Ford.
By James Fossdyke 10 January 2022
Industry UK posts only marginal growth in new car sales during 2021

UK posts only marginal growth in new car sales during 2021

But there was a huge increase in electric car sales.
By James Fossdyke 07 January 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production fell by 7.8 percent in November

UK commercial vehicle production fell by 7.8 percent in November

The small decline is largely down to the global chip shortage.
By James Fossdyke 27 December 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car production falls by more than a quarter in November

UK car production falls by more than a quarter in November

The industry continues to be impacted by the global chip shortage.
By James Fossdyke 24 December 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK new van market enjoys best-ever November while car sector struggles

UK new van market enjoys best-ever November while car sector struggles

More than 31,000 new light commercial vehicles were registered last month.
By James Fossdyke 08 December 2021
Industry New car market subdued in November amid chip shortage

New car market subdued in November amid chip shortage

November registrations were down by almost a third compared with the pre-pandemic average.
By James Fossdyke 08 December 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up despite global chip shortage

UK commercial vehicle production up despite global chip shortage

Output was up by more than 17 percent in October.
By James Fossdyke 29 November 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car industry sees output plummet in worst October for 65 years

UK car industry sees output plummet in worst October for 65 years

Just under 65,000 new cars were built on these shores in October.
By James Fossdyke 29 November 2021
Green UK car industry calls on government to support electric car uptake

UK car industry calls on government to support electric car uptake

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says the right government support is critical.
By James Fossdyke 25 November 2021
Technology UK car industry body creates automated tech marketing guidelines

UK car industry body creates automated tech marketing guidelines

The guidelines are supposed to stop manufacturers overstating cars' capabilities.
By James Fossdyke 23 November 2021
Industry UK used car market down 6% this summer amid new car shortage

UK used car market down 6% this summer amid new car shortage

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is blaming the supply issues in the new car sector.
By James Fossdyke 10 November 2021
Green UK: More plug-in car sales expected in 2021 than in last decade

UK: More plug-in car sales expected in 2021 than in last decade

2021 plug-in sales are expected to overtake the total for every year from 2010 to 2019.
By James Fossdyke 08 November 2021
Industry UK new car registrations down by a quarter in October

UK new car registrations down by a quarter in October

But electric car sales are still on the up.
By James Fossdyke 05 November 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up despite chip shortage

UK commercial vehicle production up despite chip shortage

Output remains behind pre-pandemic levels, however.
By James Fossdyke 01 November 2021
Manufacturing / Production Chip shortage continues to hit car production as UK output falls

Chip shortage continues to hit car production as UK output falls

Last month was the worst September for UK automotive manufacturing since 1982.
By James Fossdyke 28 October 2021
Industry Vehicles remain Britain's 'most valuable' trade good

Vehicles remain Britain's 'most valuable' trade good

Automotive exports are worth £27 billion to the UK.
By James Fossdyke 21 October 2021
Industry UK new van market down almost 40 percent in September

UK new van market down almost 40 percent in September

But so far this year, registrations are still outpacing 2020 levels.
By James Fossdyke 07 October 2021
Industry UK new car sales fell to 20-year low in September

UK new car sales fell to 20-year low in September

It's the worst September for UK car sales since 1998.
By James Fossdyke 06 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Chip shortage causes 'worrying' decline in UK car manufacturing

Chip shortage causes 'worrying' decline in UK car manufacturing

Figures show just 37,000 new cars were built in the UK during August.
By James Fossdyke 01 October 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK new van market swells despite looming supply problems

UK new van market swells despite looming supply problems

It was the sector's second-best August on record.
By James Fossdyke 08 September 2021
Industry Supply issues undermine UK new car market in August

Supply issues undermine UK new car market in August

Registrations were down 20 percent compared with the same month last year.
By James Fossdyke 07 September 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car production falls amid chip shortages and 'pingdemic'

UK car production falls amid chip shortages and 'pingdemic'

Factories' summer shutdowns also contributed to the sector's poor July performance.
By James Fossdyke 27 August 2021
Industry UK used car market on form amid new car sector's struggles

UK used car market on form amid new car sector's struggles

May and June were bumper months for the industry.
By James Fossdyke 12 August 2021
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