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UK car manufacturing reported steady growth in September 2016, with production rising by 0.9%, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Exports rose 5.0% to reach 123,119 units, offsetting a -10.6% decline in production for the home market. Overall year-to-date output increased 10.5% to 1,292,453 units, as production […]
The trade body for the UK automotive sector, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), reacts to the result in the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said,“The British public has chosen a new future out of Europe. Government must now maintain economic stability and secure a deal with […]
Due to EU regulations, so-called ‘greener’ fuel is coming to the UK. Named E10 fuel, it contains 10% bio-ethanol and is being rolled out across the UK as part of the Government’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conforming to the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive. This requires 10% of road transport energy to be […]
To whit, I’m talking about the report that the SMMT has produced, showing that carbon emissions from new cars has fallen at its quickest ever rate. Here’s the lowdown from the SMMT (with my emphasis): CO2 emissions from new cars fell by their biggest ever margin in 2008 with the average model now emitting just […]