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Best first quarter for CV production since 2008 despite March drop

SMMT

British CV production records best Q1 since 2008, rising by 27.4% 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). to 32,626 units.

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Exports push CV production to best performance in 16 years

SMMT

to 125,649 units in best year since 2008. Sector calls for fast tracked industrial and trade strategies to keep UK manufacturing globally competitive. in 2024, with 125,649 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Vehicle production dips amid EV transformation and intense market pressure

SMMT

Sector calls for government to fast track industrial and trade strategies for automotive manufacturing. UK vehicle production dipped below one million units in 2024, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). lower than in 2023. lower than in 2023.

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Vehicle production down in January as sector faces global headwinds

SMMT

Industry calls for Industrial and trade strategies to support the competitiveness of UK Automotive. in the first month of the year, with factories turning out 71,104 cars and 6,908 commercial vehicles (CVs) for a total of 78,012 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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EVs account for one in four new car registrations in flat February market

SMMT

to 84,054 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Although Februarys figures show a subdued overall market, the good news is that electric car uptake is increasing, albeit at huge cost to manufacturers in terms of market support. PHEV 7,273 6,098 19.3% HEV 11,431 10,591 7.9%

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Europe has a key role to play in the development of robots, humanoids

Robotics Business Review

With over 140 years of experience, the company integrates software and engineering to optimize manufacturing, energy, and automation processes. The Munich-based company specializes in combining AI with robotics for user-friendly solutions to complex manufacturing challenges. KUKA’s sales have exceeded €4 billion ($4.2

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Vehicle production down in January as sector faces global headwinds

SMMT

Industry calls for Industrial and trade strategies to support the competitiveness of UK Automotive. in the first month of the year, with factories turning out 71,104 cars and 6,908 commercial vehicles (CVs) for a total of 78,012 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).