Demand for UK-built cars shows “no sign of slowing” as the UK automotive manufacturing sector experiences 13.1% year-on-year growth, according to SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes.
February’s new car market was the highest for the month in 12 years, as registrations reached 83,395 units.
Three quarters of SMMT members say remaining in Europe is best for their business, according to an independent survey.
UK car manufacturing got off to a strong start in 2016 with output in January up 8% compared with the same month last year, according to the SMMT.
Urgent action is required to address a “critical” skills shortage within Britain’s automotive industry – with up to 5,000 jobs left vacant.
THE record-breaking momentum of car registrations during 2015 has continued into the start of the year, with the SSMT confirming an 11-year high of 169,678 for January.
British manufacturers saw their highest production total for a decade in 2015, with 1,595,697 vehicles rolling off the production lines.
The UK’s first Automechanika exhibition, showcasing suppliers such as TRW and Unipart, is set to become the organisers’ largest debut show outside of Frankfurt.
Customers' research on automotive web sites is driving record sales but saving customers an up to £625 per car purchase, according to online specialist.
2015 was a record year for new car registrations.
Ford believes the 2016 new car market could be bigger than 2015 – despite it being one of the strongest on record.
Britain’s car makers delivered a strong performance in November as manufacturing output rose 9.3%, according to SMMT figures.
The new car market returned to growth in November, after a decline in October – the first in 44 months.
A boom in the automotive property market has seen a 30% increase in demand for sites and the highest rate of new build activity since before the recession, it has been claimed.
The SMMT has praised George Osborne’s support of innovation in transport solutions in his Autumn Statement.
Gareth Jones, president of the SMMT has urged Government to maintain the investment and support in the UK’s automotive industry ahead of its Spending Review.
UK car manufacturing has hit its highest level for the year-to-date in a decade, according to the latest figures from the SMMT.
Light commercial vehicle registrations increased by 6.2% to 28,208 units in October, according to data from the SMMT.
New car registration figures have fallen for the first time in 43 months. October’s figures, published this morning, show a 1.1% decline.
A 3D car configurator by ZeroLight has been shortlisted for The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) 2015 Award for Innovation.
