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British car production continues growth in best May since 2019

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on May 2019. 2 Notes to editors 1 May 2019 UK car production 116,035 2 Value based on analysis of new AutoAnalysis outlook ‘optimistic scenario’ for UK production by powertrain and estimates of battery electric vehicle factory gate prices. UK car production rose for the fourth consecutive month in May, up 26.9% to 62,858 units.

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

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Notes to editors 1 2019 registrations: 2,311,140 2 Based on JATO average value (£36,474) 3 298,932 BEVs registered in 2020 and 2021 4 BEVs achieved a record market share of 32.9% It must now help all drivers buy into this future, with consumer incentives that will make the UK the leading European market for ZEVs. market share.

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Best performing half year for new van market since 2019

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New light commercial vehicle market records best first half year since 2019, up 17.7% to 34,630 units in the best June since 2019, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Notes to editors 1. as supply chain shortages ease. in June to 1,775 units.

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Best first quarter for CV production since 2008 despite March drop

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on pre-pandemic 2019 volumes, with demand driven by overseas orders. Notes to editors 1: Jan-March performance, 2008: 60,294 units 2: Jan-March performance 2019: 27,513 units 3: Based on AutoAnalysis independent outlook, March 2024 The post Best first quarter for CV production since 2008 despite March drop appeared first on SMMT.

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Used car market hits five year high as EVs reach record share

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Best start to a year since 2019 as second-hand market hits five year high. in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,967,923 units finding new owners – the strongest start to a year since pre-pandemic 2019, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Zero emission car sales up 71.0%

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British CV production dips in September

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up on 2019’s pre-Covid 7,363 units. above the same period in 2019 and representing the best first nine months since 2011. Notes to editors 1: September 2011 – 12,046 units 2: Jan-Sep 2011 – 89,026 units The post British CV production dips in September appeared first on SMMT. While exports fell -15.1% to 85,540 units – 61.1%

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CV output records best start to year since 2008

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above pre-pandemic 2019 levels, reflecting the sector’s health as it builds on 2023’s positive performance.1 UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 26.9% The strong performance saw January output reach its highest level in 16 years, some 28.0% 1 Output was driven by exports, with global demand for British-built CVs up 49.8%