manufacturing

UK vehicle production grew by 5.7% to 40,872 units in August, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). However, year-to-date output remains down by 7.1% compared to […]

The Unite union has warned that current ZEV Mandate targets are putting automotive jobs in the UK at risk. It believes existing targets are fundamentally flawed and called on the […]

Vehicle production fell by 1.2% to 58,513 units in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Car output was recorded at 56,135 units, just 0.7% down on […]

A new study has found that small production changes could reduce the number of parts used in the front body structure by 34%. The research, commissioned by WorldAutoSteel, found that […]

Cybersecurity has become the most significant issue for automotive manufacturers, according to a new survey by ABB Robotics. Its Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey questioned manufacturers about digital risk, operational continuity […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has insisted the automotive outlook remains positive despite low production figures. It reported that output fell 13.6% in January, with car production down […]

UK car production fell for the eighth month in a row in October, as vehicle manufacturers continue to restructure plants for zero emission vehicles. Figures from the Society of Motor […]

UK car production falls by 8.4% in August, according to new figures published yesterday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With August conventionally a low output month […]

Automotive and industrial paint manufacturer FLP Group has become an accredited member of the Made in Britain organisation. The Made in Britain organisation brings together British manufacturers into a community […]

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 […]

UK car production rose 21% to 82,997 units in January, making it the strongest start to the year since 2021. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]

UK vehicle production hit 1,025,474 units in 2023, according to the figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles (CVs) […]