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SMMT Posts Letter To Boris Johnson PM

July 27, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Yesterday, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) wrote to the Prime Minister, congratulating him on his appointment and setting out the UK automotive industry’s immediate and future priorities at a time of dramatic transformation for the sector. These include: supporting the transition to zero emission vehicles by investing in infrastructure, incentives and securing […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Automotive sector news, Boris Johnson MP, Brexit industry news, Car Articles, Car industry news, Gigafactory in the UK, Mike Hawes SMMT, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, SMMT, society of motor manufacturers and traders', Transformation for the UK automotive sector

SMMT Offers Further Statement On Brexit Risk

July 21, 2019 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. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive had the following statement to offer […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Automotive industry and exit, Brexit, Brexit and industry, Car Articles, Car Articles industry news, SMMT, society of motor manufacturers and traders'

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

New Car Market Declines In April 2019

May 7, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The UK new car market declined by -4.1% in April, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month saw 161,064 units registered, the second lowest April volume since 2012 but following a double-digit increase the previous year. Registrations by private motorists fell last month, down -10.3%, after a rise […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Car Articles, Car industry news, Car sales, Car sales figures for April 2019, New car sales, SMMT

British Car Manufacturing Drops By 14.4% As Market Conditions Remain Uncertain

May 1, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

British car production declined -14.4% in March 2019, falling for the 10th month in a row with 126,195 units rolling off factory lines, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Production for both home and overseas markets declined in double digits, down -18.1% and -13.4% respectively. Continuing recent trends, soft […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: British car manufacturing, British car market, Car Articles, Car industry news, Car manufacturing, Car manufacturing news, SMMT, society of motor manufacturers and traders'

Aston Martin’s President of Americas Laura Schwab To Deliver Keynote Speech At Autocar GB Women Event

March 28, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Aston Martin’s President of Americas Laura Schwab will deliver the keynote speech at Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry – Rising Stars event, which will be held in London on 19 June. Schwab was appointed Aston Martin’s first ever female President of Americas in 2015, having joined the firm from Jaguar Land Rover, […]

Filed Under: Awards Tagged With: Aston Martin, Aston Martin’s President of Americas Laura Schwab, Autocar, Car Articles, Jaguar Land Rover, Laura Schwab, SMMT, society of motor manufacturers and traders', Women in industry

SMMT Busts Brexit Myths…

March 13, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Many commentators and politicians cite the automotive industry in Brexit discussions so, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has today published a clear rebuttal of some of the many arguments that have been used about the sector in recent years. The clock is ticking down to 29 […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Brexit, Brexit myths, Car Articles, EU, EU deals, Motor trade after Brexit, SMMT, society of motor manufacturers and traders'

SMMT Comments On Truck CO2 Reduction Requirements

February 21, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The SMMT has provided the following commentary in relation to CO2 emission targets for motorised transportation: CO2 emission reduction targets have been a long time in negotiation and now, having regulated cars and vans, the European Commission is turning its attention to trucks. Heavy Goods Vehicle manufacturers will need to cut new vehicle CO2 emissions by 15% by 2025 […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Car Articles, Car news, HGV emissions, SMMT, SMMT news, Vehicle emission news

Does Your Favourite Car Colour Make The 2018 Top Ten?

January 18, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Grey overtook black as the UK’s favourite new car colour in 2018, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Registrations of both colours were down on 2017 numbers, but grey’s -1.1% drop to 495,127 was enough to see it topple black from the top spot as […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Best car colour 2018, Best car colours, Car Articles, Car colour figures, Favourite car colour 2018, Grey overtook black as the UK's favourite car colour in 2018, New car colours, New car purchases, New Cars, Popular car colours, SMMT

No Deal Brexit Could Be Catastrophic, Warn Businesses

November 30, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Three quarters of UK automotive businesses fear a ‘no-deal’ Brexit will threaten their future viability, according to a new member survey announced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) at its 102nd annual dinner in London this evening. The results highlight the critical need for a Brexit withdrawal deal and transition to prevent the […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Brexit, Brexit news, Car Articles, Daily News, How Brexit impacts the motor industry in 2018 and beyond, Motor industry news, SMMT, UK trading partners

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