Monthly Archives: October 2011

UK automotive sector benefits from regional growth fund

Posted 12:15 Monday 31 October 2011

Bentley, Calsonic Kansei, Lotus, Universal Engineering and Zytec are just some of the vehicle manufacturers and automotive supply chain companies that have been confirmed in a list of over 100 companies from across the UK that will receive government support in the second round of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) allocation.

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UK seeks to strengthen automotive supply chain

Posted 10:47 Monday 31 October 2011

UK-based automotive OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers will meet over 80 supply chain companies…

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Automotive Council presentation at Cenex LCV 2011 – 7 September 2011

Posted 10:40 Monday 31 October 2011

Click through to download the Automotive Council presentation given at the Cenex LCV 2011 event on 7 September 2011 at Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby, Northamptonshire…

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Motor Codes highlights low complaint levels

Posted 16:00 Friday 28 October 2011

Three years on from the launch of the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair, calls to Motor Codes – the car service and repair industry’s self-regulatory organisation – have shown a major need for clear, accessible advice.

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Week In Brussels – Week ending Friday 28 October 2011

Posted 13:07 Friday 28 October 2011

1. Eurozone leaders agree “three-pronged” approach to debt crisis
2. EU commercial vehicle registration up 4.5%
3. European Commission package to support responsible businesses
4. Week ahead

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Week In Westminster – Week ending Friday 28 October 2011

Posted 12:54 Friday 28 October 2011

1. Champions sought for ‘Make it in Great Britain’ campaign
2. Vince Cable delivers speech on industrial policy
3. Apprenticeship ‘starts’ up 50% on previous year
4. £4.2 million funding increase for low carbon vehicles in Scotland
5. Concerns over MOT change highlighted in Parliament
6. Week ahead

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SMMT Update 190 – 28 October 2011

Posted 10:48 Friday 28 October 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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G4S plugs into the North East

Posted 10:14 Friday 28 October 2011

G4S Utility Services and POD Point, the electric vehicle charging specialists, have been awarded a two year contract…

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September new car pre-registration figures

Posted 10:00 Friday 28 October 2011

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

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Robert Llewellyn meets 11 new Ferrari Apprentices at the opening of Ferrari North Europe’s new Apprenticeship facilities

Posted 16:03 Thursday 27 October 2011

TV personality and presenter of the series, How do they do it?, Robert Llewellyn…

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