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British Engine Manufacturing Drops Almost A Quarter In April 2019

May 30, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

We sadly report that British engine manufacturing has fallen significantly recently. April 2019 has seen a drop of -23.4% as UK car plant Brexit shutdowns affect demand. Production for home and international markets are down -41.1% and -12.8% respectively, as global demand is slowed by general economic conditions. It may not be well known, but […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Brexit impacting industry, Car Articles, Engine exports, Engine production, Engines, Mike Hawes, SMMT, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK engine production figures

SMMT Reacts To Brexit Deal…

November 17, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. It supports the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad, promoting a united position to government, stakeholders and the media. The automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Brexit Deal, Brexit Deal news, Car Articles, Car industry news, Car news, Daily car news, How Brexit impacts the motor industry in 2018 and beyond, Mike Hawes, SMMT, SMMT news, society of motor manufacturers and traders'

SMMT Reacts To Plug-In Grant Cut

October 14, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Government’s decision to cut the Plug-in Car Grant will have far-reaching consequences for consumers, the environment and industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warned today. Reducing the purchase incentives for zero emission cars by a third and completely removing the grant for plug-in hybrids is totally at odds with Government ambition to […]

Filed Under: Hybrids Tagged With: Car Articles, Hybrid news, Hybrids, Mike Hawes, Plug-in hybrids, SMMT, The Environment, zero emissions

British Engine Manufacturing Tops 1 Million In 2018

May 31, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Sometimes, it’s all too easy to fall into the perception that the headlines are always negative – especially when considering British industry.  That however is clearly not the case when it comes to engines. UK engine manufacturing has surpassed the 1 million mark in April for first time on record! This is the highest April output […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Car Articles, Car industry news, Car industry news updates, Engine manufacturing in the UK, Engine manufacturing success stories, Engines, Mike Hawes, SMMT, UK engine manufacturing

UK Car Market Shows Growth In April 2018

May 4, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The UK new car market grew 10.4% in April 2018, with 167,911 new units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand was affected by a number of factors, including the timing of Easter, which meant two additional selling days this April, and March’s adverse weather, which […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Automotive news, Car Articles, Car registration figures, Daily car news, Demand for petrol cars grew in April, Mike Hawes, New car registration figures, SMMT, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), VED changes

New Car Demand Drops Prior To Election…

June 5, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The UK new car market declined in May ahead of the general election, with demand falling -8.5%, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 186,265 new cars were registered in the month, with business purchases driving the market, up 20.1%, to offset declines from private and fleet buyers. […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: AFVs, Alternatively fuelled vehicles, Car Articles, General election 2017, Mike Hawes, New car news, New Cars, SMMT, SMMT news, society of motor manufacturers and traders'

Ten Facts About Diesel Cars…

April 11, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

In March 2017, British car buyers registered almost a quarter of a million new diesel cars – an all-time high. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals why they are so popular – and the important role they can play in helping improve air quality in towns and cities, and in tackling climate […]

Filed Under: Technical Tagged With: Car Articles, Diesel, Diesel fuel, Diesel technology, DPF, Euro 6 engines, Euro 6 technology, London Ultra Low Emission Zone, Mike Hawes, NOx

SMMT Calls For Government To Ensure Market Competitiveness

March 29, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has renewed its call for the automotive industry to be at the heart of negotiations, as UK government triggered Article 50, formally starting the historic process to withdraw Britain from the European Union. As a highly-integrated sector that has maximised the benefits of the European single market, this […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Article 50, Brexit, Car Articles, EU, European Union, Industry News, Mike Hawes, Priorities for UK automotive in EU negotitations, SMMT, SMMT news, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, UK automotive sector

17 Year High In 2016 For British Motor Manufacturing…

February 1, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), production of cars in the UK hit a 17 year high in 2o16. This means that the highest production was hit since 1999. Further figures indicate that the UK is the second biggest producer of premium cars after Germany and […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Accessible performance, Car Articles, Car sales, Mike Hawes, Motor industry, SMMT, society of motor manufacturers and traders', UK car industry

UK Car Industry Shows Real Growth In 2016

January 5, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The UK new car market achieved another record year in 2016, with annual registrations climbing for the fifth year in a row to almost 2.7 million, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The market has experienced uplifts in 10 out of the last 12 months, albeit finishing with a […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: AFVs, Car Articles, Car industry, Diesel cars, Electric hybrids, Mike Hawes, Motor industry, Petrol cars, SMMT, UK car market

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