Monthly Archives: December 2006

The under 100g CO2 engine debuts at SMMT HQ

Posted 0:00 Thursday 21 December 2006

The under 100g CO2 engine debuts at SMMT HQ   Working within a UK government initiative, British engineering consultancy Zytek has developed an economical and environmentally friendly diesel engine which can be used in most popular vehicle sectors. Launched in early December at Forbes House in the presence of Dr Stephen Ladyman, minister of state [...]

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November 2006 vehicle production figures

Posted 0:00 Tuesday 19 December 2006

Commercial vehicle production grows for third successive month.

Posted in ECONOMY, News | Comments closed

New diesel cars could cost £600 more

Posted 0:00 Thursday 14 December 2006

New diesel cars could rise in price by up to 900 Euro (around £600), according to experts in Europe.

Posted in New cars and the environment, News | Comments closed

Academy to be used as blueprint for whole of manufacturing

Posted 0:00 Tuesday 12 December 2006

Secretary of State for Trade and Industry endorses success of Automotive Academy at the House of Commons.

Posted in EDUCATION, News | Comments closed

Recent contrast in CV registrations trend continue

Posted 0:00 Wednesday 6 December 2006

Truck and van registrations still distorted by Euro 3 to 4 deadline effects November registrations up 2.7% to 31,730, year to date up 0.9 per cent All CVs rolling year total up 0.4% to 389,064 units ”November was another mixed bag for the UK’s new commercial vehicle registrations,” said Christopher Macgowan, SMMT chief executive. ”Changes [...]

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November new car registrations on track to meet full year forecast

Posted 0:00 Wednesday 6 December 2006

November sales down two per cent to 155,315 units

Posted in News, Registration - Cars | Comments closed

Chancellor still digesting Stern and Eddington

Posted 0:00 Wednesday 6 December 2006

Disappointment on cleaner vehicle incentives

Posted in Budget, News | Comments closed

Transport News Brief for wk 49

Posted 0:00 Monday 4 December 2006

Fuel price escalator tragedy

Bus operators don’t want passengers

Posted in ECONOMY, News | Comments closed

Motor industry responds to The Eddington Transport Study

Posted 0:00 Friday 1 December 2006

Need for investment in road infrastructure welcomed.

Posted in Competitiveness, News | Comments closed

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