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Car industry suffers second worst May in three decades

The UK’s automotive industry suffered its second weakest May in three decades, figures show. Just 124,394 new cars were registered last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said. That was down 20.6% compared with the same ...

06 Jun 2022 at 12:00

Car production slumps to lowest since 1956, figures show

The number of cars built in the UK last year fell to the lowest total since 1956 as the industry suffered a “dismal” 12 months, new figures have revealed. Production was down by 6.7% over the year to 859,575, and down by a third compared with ...

27 Jan 2022 at 04:25

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UK builds 450,000 cars in first half of 2023 as the industry recovers

More than 450,000 cars were produced in UK factories in the first six months of the year, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Production numbers increased by 11.7 per cent compared to ...

27 Jul 2023 at 09:53

Motoring News

UK car production surges by 27 per cent in May

UK car production increased for the fourth consecutive month in May, with 26.9 per cent more cars being manufactured last month compared to the previous year. With 79,046 new cars being built, it was the best May for production since 2019, ...

30 Jun 2023 at 08:57

Increase in UK car production ’cause for optimism’, says trade group

The number of cars built in the first three months of the year increased by 6%, new figures show. Production totalled 219,887, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The trade ...

28 Apr 2023 at 00:01

Increase in car production shows industry is on road to recovery, says SMMT

Car production has increased following an easing of a two-year long shortage of semiconductors, figures show. The number of cars built in UK factories reached 69,707 last month, over 8,000 more than the same month a year ago, said the ...

30 Mar 2023 at 00:01

UK car production increases again

Car production has increased for six consecutive months, reflecting strong demand in the UK and overseas, figures show. Almost 80,000 cars were built last month, an increase of 14% on a year ago and the best February figure since ...

28 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Motoring News

Chancellor gives boost for zero-emission vehicle production in Autumn Statement

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today announced £2bn of future investment into zero-emission vehicle production in the UK as it looks to build on strategic industries. Revealed as part of the Chancellor’s Autumn statement, Hunt said ...

22 Nov 2023 at 16:54

Car production fell last month, figures show

Car production fell back last month as factories adjusted for new models, latest figures show. The number of cars built was 59,467, down by 27% compared with a year ago, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders ...

25 Apr 2024 at 00:01

Motoring News

UK car production fell for the first time in four months in September

New figures have revealed that UK car production fell for the first time in four months in September, as parts shortages continue to dog the industry. Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows ...

27 Oct 2022 at 11:10

Motoring News

UK car production increases by 10 per cent in April

UK car makers recorded a 9.9 per cent increase in production in April, with 66,527 new models being built in the month. According to figures revealed today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 82.4 ...

25 May 2023 at 07:35

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What cars and vans are made in the UK?

The British automotive manufacturing sector had a bumper year in 2023, with more than a million made across the UK. This includes 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles, with overall output increasing by 17 per ...

25 Jan 2024 at 11:02

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