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SMMT reports dip in commercial vehicle output
- 26/07/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fell 2.9% in the first six months of the year. It found that 56,956 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches were produced in the first six months of the year. Despite the year-on-year decline, including a two per [...] -
SMMT reports fall in output as manufacturers focus on EVs
- 25/07/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported a 7.6% fall in UK car production in the first half of 2024 as manufacturers focus on EVs. It has reported that 416,074 units were produced in the first six months of the year, which is 34,094 fewer than in the same period in 2023. Meanwhile, production [...] -
Manufacturing dips despite strong EV figures
- 03/06/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK car manufacturing output fell by seven per cent to 61,820 in April, according the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This was the second successive month of falling output. However, electrified vehicle volumes continued to perform strongly, with 25,031 units manufactured representing 40.5% of [...] -
Production steady despite March dip
- 26/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Car production in March was down 27.1% to 59,467 units, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Volumes for the UK were down 0.3% to 19,995 units, while production for export fell 35.9% to 39,472 units. In terms of electric vehicles, volumes represented more than a third [...] -
CV production spikes by 27%
- 26/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Commercial vehicle production in the first quarter of the year surged by 27.4% to 32,626 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, this represents the best first quarter since 2008 and an 18.6% on pre-pandemic 2019 volumes. However, growth in January and February was followed by a 19.2% [...] -
Exports drive growth in CV production
- 02/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production almost doubled in February to 12,927 units, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The 98.4% uplift in volume was the best February performance since 2008 and follows a particularly weak February last year as supply chain issues [...] -
Major milestone for MINI production
- 12/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Production of the fifth generation MINI has begun at Plant Oxford. The new model is the latest generation to be built in the UK, with all three BMW Group UK manufacturing sites contributing to production. MW Group Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies, BMW Group Plant Hams Hall develops three [...] -
CV production hits highest level in 16 years
- 01/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 26.9% in the first month of the year to 11,756 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This marked the strongest January in 16 years, and 28% above the pre-pandemic levels recorded in 2019. Looking ahead, the SMMT expects CV [...] -
Car production starts strong
- 29/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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), this marked the fifth straight month of growth. Production for export was up 11.6% to 62,938 units, while production for the domestic [...] -
Stellantis to begin EV production in Luton
- 26/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Stellantis will produce its medium electric vans at its Luton manufacturing facility from the first half of 2025. This follows the start of EV production at Ellesmere Port last year. The Luton plant will produce the fully electric Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, Opel Vivaro Electric, Peugeot E-Expert, Citroën [...]