New car sales fall to lowest level in three decades amid supply chain issues 2022 ‘very difficult’ but supply problems ‘beginning to ease’ says SMMT The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
Sales of new cars sink to lowest level in three decades Around 1.61 million new cars were registered in 2022, according to preliminary data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
Increase in car production as industry returns to growth More than 69,500 cars were built in October, an increase of 7.4% on the same month a year ago. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
Sales of used electric cars hit new high Some 16,775 used pure battery electric cars were bought in the UK between July and September, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said. The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
After a delay, the next launch opportunity for NASA's giant moon rocket is Friday The space agency's long-awaited Artemis I mission will have to wait until at least Friday, after a problem with one of the SLS rocket's engines was discovered. WEKU · Aug 29, 2022
UK car production rises for third consecutive month A total of 58,043 cars were built in the UK in July, 8.6% more than during the same month last year, according to industry figures. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022
UK car production slumps by a fifth as firms hit by parts shortages Almost 100,000 fewer vehicles rolled of production lines between January and June The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022
UK car industry’s 1m vehicles a year target slips by two years to 2025 War in Ukraine, lockdowns in China and chip shortages among factors slowing recovery in sector already hit by Covid The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022
UK car industry calls for government help on energy bills as Brexit costs rise Manufacturers hit by energy cost rises of up to 50% as well as Covid lockdowns and chip shortages The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2022
UK battles to keep Jaguar Land Rover’s planned EV production Britain lagging behind in race to build vital large-scale and local battery factories The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2022
Drivers must have ‘right to charge’ in switch to EVs, says car industry body Manufacturers will be banned from selling new traditionally-fuelled cars and vans in the UK from 2030. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022
UK car production slumps to lowest level since 1956 The SMMT said 2021 was ‘a dismal year’, with output down by more than a third on 2019 The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022