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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 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 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'

UK Car Market Enjoys A Boost In August…

September 6, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The UK new car market enjoyed a boost in August 2018, as year-on-year demand rose 23.1%, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 94,094 new cars were registered in the month as the market responded to regulatory changes, with cost-savvy buyers taking advantage of some compelling […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Car Articles, Car industry news, Car sales, New car market, New car sales, SMMT, society of motor manufacturers and traders', UK car demand, UK car market

Latest UK Car Production Figures – Accurate As Of August 2017

August 24, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

British car manufacturing rose 7.8% in July (2017), with 136,397 new units rolling off UK production lines, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Major carmakers ramped up production for new and existing models in the month ahead of summer factory shutdowns, which provide an essential period for […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Car Articles, Car exports, Cars made for overseas buyers, Economic conditions, Exports, New Cars, New models, SMMT, society of motor manufacturers and traders', UK car exports, UK car production, UK production lines

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'

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

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