CV production plummets nearly 60% in May
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fell for the third consecutive month in May, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that production plummeted […]
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Volume models drive used car demand
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UK car production dips in May
UK car manufacturing fell by 11.9% to 69,652 units in May, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Production for the UK market rose by 9.7% to […]
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IMI reports fall in automotive vacancies
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Stellantis charity golf day raises £20,000 for DEBRA
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SMMT calls on government to unlock £50bn potential
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Used car values hold firm
Used car values reported its strongest June since 2009, according to cap hpi. It found that prices fell by just 0.1% in the month, or £25, at three years and […]