tion was down 28.5% to 267,901 units, commercial vehicle was up 48.9% to 33,147 units and engines were down 19.2% to 537,355 units.Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "The UK car industry is exposed to a host of issues that are undermining output and competitiveness. Global chip shortages and supply chain disruption are exacerbated by spiralling energy costs, additional trading costs and slowing global markets. The foundations of the sector are strong a...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2023/03/30

as concerning as the New Year nightmare facing the automotive industry if we do not get a Brexit deal that works for the sector. With just nine days to go, the threat of ‘no deal’ is palpable and the sector, now also reeling from the latest coronavirus resurgence, Tier 4 showroom lockdowns and disruption at critical UK ports, needs more than ever the tariff-free trading arrangements on which our competitiveness is founded. It is finally make...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2021/04/28

p 51.3% to 18,415 units and engines were down 8.3% to 477,322 units.Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "The ninth months of decline for UK car production should be a wakeup call for anyone who thinks this industry, already challenged by international trade hostilities, declining markets and technological disruption, could survive a ‘no deal’ Brexit without serious damage. A managed no deal is a fantasy. Uncertainty has already paralysed investment,...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2020/02/03

s are a step in the right direction to safeguard future growth, jobs and consumer choice - not just in Britain but right across Europe. We now look to negotiators on both sides to recognise the needs of the whole European automotive industry which, combined, employs more than 12 million people. Any disruption risks undermining one of our most valuable shared economic assets." UK vehicle production figures Jun. 2018 Jan.-Jun. 2018 Passenge...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2019/02/01