Monthly Archives: October 2009

The UK Scrappage Incentive Scheme – the facts

Posted 0:00 Friday 30 October 2009

The UK scrappage scheme has been successful and here”s why

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Government announces £40 million in support for manufacturing

Posted 0:00 Thursday 29 October 2009

Government announced today an increase in funding for a low carbon technology centre and the launch of Manufacturing Insight.

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Motor industry suggests revision to van CO2 legislation

Posted 0:00 Wednesday 28 October 2009

SMMT has responded to the European Commission proposal to cut CO2 from vans

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Nissan increase production to manage scrappage demand

Posted 0:00 Tuesday 27 October 2009

Nissan has today announced production increases at its Sunderland plant to cope with sales success brought on by the UK scrappage scheme.

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SMMT expresses concern on the Green Fiscal Commission”s report on environmental taxes

Posted 0:00 Monday 26 October 2009

SMMT has expressed its concern on the content of theGreen Fiscal Commission”s report into the Case for Green Fiscal Reform, unveiled today (26 October 2009).

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10th Sustainability Report (2009)

Posted 10:15 Sunday 25 October 2009

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader’s (SMMT) 10th annual sustainability report reveals that the UK motor industry is home to some of the cleanest and most efficient automotive production plants in Europe.

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Production Outlook report now available

Posted 0:00 Sunday 25 October 2009

The October European Car and Light Commercial Vehicle Production Outlook is now available

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September vehicle production figures

Posted 0:00 Friday 23 October 2009

SMMT has published figures for September UK vehicle production which show the smallest decline in output in 12 months

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SMMT technology roadmap webinar

Posted 0:00 Friday 23 October 2009

SMMT held a successful webinar on 22 October, focused on the SMMT Foresight Vehicle Technology Roadmap, now live and available through the Knowledge Transfer Network

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Webinar: Foresight Vehicle Technology Roadmap – 22 October 2009

Posted 12:57 Thursday 22 October 2009

The recent launch of the SMMT Foresight Vehicle technology roadmap confirms the key role technology and the switch to low-carbon will have on shaping the automotive industry.  Government has already committed around £140m to support and accelerate the work and SMMT’s webinar discussed the latest industry developments and resulting opportunities for automotive businesses. SMMT chief [...]

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