Monthly Archives: November 2009

GM announces future plans for Ellesmere Port

Posted 0:00 Friday 27 November 2009

GM has announced plans for the future of its Ellesmere Port plant to see a three shift production operation in 2011.

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Webinar: NAIGT Report – 26 November 2009

Posted 12:54 Thursday 26 November 2009

In response to the New Automotive Innovation and Growth Team (NAIGT) report, government recently announced its support and endorsed the report recommendations including: Automotive Council – a senior level council with representation from government and industry to oversee the development of a co-ordinated strategic approach to the sector. Test Bed UK – active support for [...]

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SMMT webinar informs industry about NAIGT report

Posted 0:00 Thursday 26 November 2009

SMMT held a webinar for industry executives about government’s response to the NAIGT report

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Automotive Council members named

Posted 0:00 Wednesday 25 November 2009

Business secretary, Lord Mandelson announced the full line-up of members of the Automotive Council

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SMMT International Automotive Summit – 24 November 2009

Posted 14:08 Tuesday 24 November 2009

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders held its first International Automotive Summit on 24 November 2009. The event provided senior industry executives from across the sector, government officials and journalists a unique opportunity to openly debate the key issues affecting one of the UK’s most valuable industries. It considered the future role of automotive [...]

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Industry leaders discuss UK’s automotive future

Posted 0:00 Tuesday 24 November 2009

The future of the UK motor industry will be discussed today (24 November) at the first SMMT International Automotive Summit.

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Ford takes its 30,000th scrappage order

Posted 0:00 Monday 23 November 2009

Ford Motor Company is celebrating taking its 30,000th order under the government and industry’s scrappage incentive scheme.

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Spyker Cars relocates vehicle assembly to the UK

Posted 0:00 Friday 20 November 2009

Spyker Cars NV, manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars, has announced that it will relocate vehicle assembly to its UK supplier, CPP (Manufacturing) Ltd.

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October UK vehicle production

Posted 0:00 Friday 20 November 2009

SMMT has published vehicle production figures for October

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Car Care Plan and Unipart directors take on steering role at Motor Codes

Posted 0:00 Thursday 19 November 2009

Two new non-executive directors of Motor Codes have been appointed. Tim Heavisides, group CEO of Car Care Plan and Provident Insurance, and Wendy Williamson, marketing director at Unipart will provide guidance, strategic overview and expertise in vehicle warranties and the independent garage sector.

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