Manufacturer News - Page 14
Sportage leads Kia’s record-breaking September
The Kia Sportage, the brand’s flagship model, was the best-selling vehicle in the UK across all brands in September, with 7,482 units sold, according to official figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Car makers spending £2bn to save stalling EV market, warns SMMT
Manufacturers are set to spend at least £2 billion on discounting electric vehicles (EV) this year in a desperate attempt to stimulate demand, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Car production drops 8.4% in August as industry shifts to electric vehicles
UK car production saw a decline of 8.4% in August, with 41,271 vehicles rolling off the assembly lines, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
JLR unveils £500m investment to electrify Halewood plant
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a major £500 million investment to transform its historic Halewood plant into a state-of-the-art facility capable of producing electric vehicles (EVs) alongside traditional combustion and hybrid models.
European carmakers reported to be seeking 2-year delay on EV production targets
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is reportedly preparing to urge the European Union to delay its 2025 electric vehicle (EV) production and emissions targets by two years.