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British car production continues growth in best May since 2019

SMMT

year on year, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). on May 2019. The post British car production continues growth in best May since 2019 appeared first on SMMT. UK car production rose for the fourth consecutive month in May, up 26.9% to 62,858 units.

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Automotive manufacturing alive and well

Manufacturer's Monthly

When Ford moved manufacturing offshore, you might think that was the end of Premcar – but you would be wrong. To this day Premcar remains a go-to partner for global car manufacturers – the company currently assembles the premium Nissan Navara Warrior and Nissan Patrol Warrior at its site in Epping.

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New car market delivers best year since 2019 as fleets fuel growth

SMMT

1.903 million new cars reached the road during 2023 – an increase of 17.9%, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Government has challenged the UK automotive sector with the world’s boldest transition timeline and is investing to ensure we are a major maker of electric vehicles.

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Ontario supports auto parts manufacturers in Durham region

Automation Mag

The Ontario government is supporting 26 small and medium-sized automotive parts suppliers with an investment of $3.5 million through the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP), an initiative to support local manufacturers and expand Ontario’s end-to-end automotive supply chain.

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UK Automotive commits to workforce diversity and inclusion with landmark industry Charter

SMMT

UK automotive industry launches new Diversity & Inclusion Charter in collective commitment to make workforce reflective of wider society and attract more talent to fill critical skills gaps. Sixteen of the UK automotive industry’s biggest brands have come together to launch the sector’s first Automotive Diversity & Inclusion Charter.

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Best first quarter for CV production since 2008 despite March drop

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in first three months, while manufacturing for the UK declines -13.1%. in the first quarter of 2024, the best Q1 performance since 2008, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). on pre-pandemic 2019 volumes, with demand driven by overseas orders. Export volumes grow 57.9%

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Demand for new trucks grows for second year running as more businesses go green

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to 46,227 units in 2023 – the best performance since 2019. in 2023, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). or 2,308 units below pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Notes to editors 1 2019: 48,535 units. Demand soars for rigid and articulated trucks, rising 14.7%