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Wisconsin’s governor issued a new face mask order immediately after the legislature repealed his earlier one. Texas set a daily record for vaccinations.
The Bank of England forecasts that the U.K. economy is heading for a powerful rebound as a consequence of the government’s aggressive push to vaccinate its citizens. France said a new lockdown is not justified at the moment.
Demand for new cars fell by 39.5% last month compared with January 2020, new figures show.
Just 90,249 new registrations were recorded as showrooms across the country remained shut, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.
It was the automotive industry’s weakest start to a year since 1970.
(PA Graphics)
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: “Following a £20.4 billion loss of revenue last year, the auto industry faces a difficult start to 2021.
“The necessary lockdown will challenge society, the economy and our industry’s ability to move quickly towards our ambitious environmental goals.
“Lifting the shutters will secure jobs, stimulate the essential demand that supports our manufacturing and will enable us to forge ahead on the road to zero.
Demand for new cars fell by 39.5% last month compared with January 2020, new figures show.
Just 90,249 new registrations were recorded as showrooms across the country remained shut, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.
It was the automotive industry’s weakest start to a year since 1970.
(PA Graphics)
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: “Following a £20.4 billion loss of revenue last year, the auto industry faces a difficult start to 2021.
“The necessary lockdown will challenge society, the economy and our industry’s ability to move quickly towards our ambitious environmental goals.
“Lifting the shutters will secure jobs, stimulate the essential demand that supports our manufacturing and will enable us to forge ahead on the road to zero.
Date: 04 February 2021 Â Â |Â Â Author: Sean Keywood
UK new car registrations were down by 39.5% year-on-year in January, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
A heavy drop in sales had been expected, since Covid-19 restrictions mean dealerships are currently closed, with the exception of click and collect orders.
A total of 90,249 new cars were registered during January, making it the market s worst start to a year since 1970.
Fleet registrations were down by 39.7%, and business registrations (to fleets with fewer than 25 vehicles) were down by 56%, while private registrations fell by 38.5%.
In terms of fuel mix, the fall in new diesel car sales reached new depths as these dropped by 62.1% year-on-year to take just 12.3% of the market. In contrast, while petrol car sales were also down by 50.6%, these still took a 49.8% market share.
Demand for new cars fell by 39.5% last month compared with January 2020, new figures show.
Just 90,249 new registrations were recorded as showrooms across the country remained shut, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.
It was the automotive industry’s weakest start to a year since 1970.
(PA Graphics)
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: “Following a £20.4 billion loss of revenue last year, the auto industry faces a difficult start to 2021.
“The necessary lockdown will challenge society, the economy and our industry’s ability to move quickly towards our ambitious environmental goals.
“Lifting the shutters will secure jobs, stimulate the essential demand that supports our manufacturing and will enable us to forge ahead on the road to zero.