Monthly Archives: September 2011

SMMT Update – 30 September 2011

Posted 14:31 Friday 30 September 2011

SMMT’s Friday round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from our Chief Executive.

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Road deaths fall to record low

Posted 13:07 Friday 30 September 2011

The Department for Transport announced this week that road deaths have fallen to an all-time low, with a 17% reduction in the number of fatalities for 2010 versus 2009 (1,850 people killed on UK roads in 2010).

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Week In Westminster – Week ending Friday 30 September 2011

Posted 12:55 Friday 30 September 2011

1. Labour leader Ed Milliband calls for an end to the UK’s “fast buck” culture
2. SMMT host breakfast roundtable at Labour Party Conference
3. DfT to launch a consultation on increasing the speed limit on motorways
4. DfT publish “Reported road casualties in Great Britain: annual report 2010”
5. Party Conferences
6. Week ahead

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Week In Brussels – Week ending Friday 30 September 2011

Posted 12:51 Friday 30 September 2011

1. German parliament passes eurozone rescue fund bill European auto makers take initial steps to a uniform system of e-vehicle charging
2. President Barroso admits EU faces a crisis of confidence in State of the Union speech
3. European Parliament passes resolution to halve road deaths by 2020
4. Commercial vehicle registrations up 15.7% in August
5. Week ahead

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International Bulletin – July 2011 Edition

Posted 15:35 Wednesday 28 September 2011

Key contents: SMMT dates. Trade events around the world. Industry support initiatives. Global news round-up. WTO notifications. JCCC customs information papers. International market snapshots. International business opportunities

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International Bulletin – September 2011 Edition

Posted 13:06 Wednesday 28 September 2011

International Bulletin – Key contents: SMMT dates. Special Feature: Mexico up-date. Trade events around the world. Industry support initiatives. International business opportunities. Global news round-up

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SMMT reveals shortlisted entries for 2011 Innovation Award

Posted 11:50 Wednesday 28 September 2011

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has today revealed the six shortlisted entries for its Award for Automotive Innovation 2011…

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August new car pre-registration figures

Posted 16:22 Tuesday 27 September 2011

Today, SMMT released figures for August pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of in August 2011 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download release.

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New members – September 2011

Posted 15:23 Tuesday 27 September 2011

Find out who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership – New members – September 2011

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SMMT meets senior Labour MPs at Party Conference in Liverpool

Posted 11:38 Monday 26 September 2011

SMMT hosted a breakfast roundtable this morning at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, continuing a series of fringe events designed to emphasise UK automotive’s central role in leading economic growth.

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