UK Automotive Production Dips in July
UK car production fell in July, dropping 8.9 percent on the same month last year, SMMT said.
Just over 98,000 cars were produced in the month.
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UK New Car Sales Drop in July
UK new car sales have fallen for the first time this year as the fragility in the economy starts to take its toll.
New car registrations were 136,446 last month, down 13.2 percent from a year ago, the SMMT said.
UK Car Production Figures: June 2010
UK car production increased sharply in June, rising 28.6 percent on the same month last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
It said almost 118,000 cars were produced in June, which was the eighth month in a row that production increased.
UK new Car Sales up in June
UK new car sales rose 10.8 percent in June compared with the same month last year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.
And that is despite the end of the scrappage scheme.
UK scrappage scheme comes to an end
Some 330,000 cars have been sold under the scheme, which offered new car buyers a 2,000 pound discount if they scrapped a car older than 10 years, and the UK government estimates that 4,000 jobs with manufacturers and suppliers were supported by the scheme.
Manufacturing a way out of recession
Just when you thought it might be all over and the news started improving, another set of statistics come along to remind the manufacturing industry the economic recovery may be underway but it’s by no means going to be plain sailing from here on in.
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan returns to profit
The Japanese automaker said it made a profit of 45 billion yen in the October-December period.
That compares to an 83 billion yen loss last year.
Nissan now says it expects to make a full-year profit of about 35 billion yen, instead of the loss it previously predicted.
Honda's profit jumps
Honda reported that fiscal third-quarter profit rose sharply to 134.6 billion yen from 20.2 billion yen in the same period last year.
Aggressive cost cutting and improved Asian car sales helped it overcome a strong yen and slumping business in Europe and North America.
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UK scrappage scheme nearing its end
Figures released today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, show that more than three quarters of the budget for the UK Government's auto scrappage scheme has been used up.
Funding for less than 82,000 new vehicle orders is left for consumers to take advantage of under the scheme, as it nears its end.
New boiler scrappage scheme to help UK manufacturers
Thousands of households in England will be able to apply for vouchers giving them £400 off the price of a new boiler under a scrappage scheme to cut carbon and help save money on b
UK car sales up in November
New car registrations are up 57.6 percent, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
UK new car sales up
Manufacturing Digital is happy to report some good news for the automotive industry - new car sales in Britain rose an annual 11.4 percent in September, their third consecutive rise.
UK car scrappage renewal calls
The EEF said in a letter to Chancellor Alistair Darling that the scheme had helped to save manufacturing jobs.
UK car scrappage scheme to be extended
The UK car scrappage scheme is to be extended, Lord Mandelson has announced.
Carmakers want 'scrappage renewal'
The automotive world's eyes are on Frankfurt this week for the IAA's biennial car bonanza.
Decline in UK car manufacturing slowing
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported the drop to 107,635 cars shows some stability returning to the UK motor industry, reflecting the impact of European scrappa
U.S. unveils car scrappage scheme
The $1 billion programme, which runs until 1 November, offers vouchers worth up to $4,500 for people scrapping vehicles that do fewer than 18 miles per gallon.
UK auto slowdown eases as scrappage scheme lifts car orders
According to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) new car registrations fell by 15.7 percent in June, the smallest since July 2008.
UK scrappage scheme seen as success
Lord Mandelson, UK Business Secretary, said the strong uptake showed that the scheme was a clear success.
Honda to take part in UK scrappage scheme
Honda (UK) has confirmed its taking part in the Government's Scrappage Scheme - and drivers can order a new car now.
