New car registrations were the highest for 14 years in May. SMMT said 203,585 cars were registered in the month, the highest May figure since 2002. It was a steady 2.5% growth over the same month last year, and follows the trend of the previous two months, as fleet registrations drove the growth, with an 8.8% rise counterbalancing a -3.0% fall in … [Read more...]
Wales car sales dip amid jobs worries
New car registrations in Wales dipped by just under 3% to 6,535 in April. Possibly reflecting uncertainty about the Welsh economy and buyers staying away from showrooms, the decrease contrasts with a 2% rise in the UK as a whole. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said it was the highest April total for 13 years, 189,505 cars were … [Read more...]
Severn Bridge Tolls to be halved
News that tolls on the Severn bridges will be halved has been described as a step in the right direction by the Freight Transport Association. George Osborne announced as part of his Budget statement yesterday that the Government will halve tolls on the Severn River Crossings, once the Crossings are in public ownership, subject to public … [Read more...]
Car, engine and CV manufacturing booming in Britain
British car production posted healthy growth in September, according to figures published by the SMMT. Output rose 15.5% compared with September last year, with year-to-date volumes 3.3% up on the same period in 2015. As seen in previous months, production for the UK market led the way with a gain of 20.1% – but new car exports were not far behind with … [Read more...]
Search underway for next great auto-innovators
Car-makers have started this year’s search for the next generation of automotive industry innovators, announcing applications for the Autocar Courland Next Generation Award 2015 now open. Supported by SMMT, the Next Generation Award throws down the gauntlet to those looking to pursue a career in the thriving automotive sector. The prize is unique, with … [Read more...]
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