Monthly Archives: May 2012

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World premiere for low carbon range-extended delivery van at SMMT

Posted 18:00 Thursday 31 May 2012

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today hosted the world premiere of a new, range-extended electric commercial vehicle, which combines new technologies from around the UK in a project co-funded by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB).

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Perkins Engines earns a BSC ‘distinction’ for safety

Posted 14:20 Thursday 31 May 2012

The British Safety Council (BSC) has awarded Perkins Engines’ Peterborough facility a ‘distinction’ in its 2012 International Safety Awards at a ceremony held at Grosvenor House, London.

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April new car pre-registration figures

Posted 11:22 Thursday 31 May 2012

Today, SMMT released figures for April pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of in April 2012 that were defined as pre-registrations.

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Diamond Jubilee: UK automotive industry looks at 60 years of motoring landmarks

Posted 9:46 Thursday 31 May 2012

From the arrival of flashing indicators and the launch of the iconic Mini, to Suez crisis petrol-rationing and today’s highly efficient, low carbon technologies, Queen Elizabeth II has witnessed each and every change over the past 60 years of UK automotive history.

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SMMT responds to EU cabotage consultation

Posted 8:57 Thursday 31 May 2012

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has presented government with its response to a call for feedback on the issue of cabotage, focusing on capacity issues around the peak new car registration periods in March and September.

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First remould tyres featuring Michelin Durable Technologies roll-off production line in Stoke-on-Trent

Posted 13:00 Wednesday 30 May 2012

The first remanufactured tyres incorporating Michelin Durable Technologies have rolled off Michelin’s new Remix truck tyre retreading operation in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Motor Codes names Britain’s most trusted garages

Posted 13:20 Tuesday 29 May 2012

Thousands of motorists have voted in a nationwide contest to seek out the UK’s best car service centres and Motor Codes, the operator of OFT-backed codes of practice for the motor industry, can now reveal the most trusted large and small garages in the UK.

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Jaguar Land Rover backs engineering and technology college

Posted 12:41 Tuesday 29 May 2012

Jaguar Land Rover has given its backing to Warick University Technical College (UTC) as part of a government drive to train more than 20,000 14 to 19-year-olds.

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Commercial Vehicle Show 2012 delivers quality and quantity

Posted 11:36 Tuesday 29 May 2012

The organisers of the Commercial Vehicle Show 2012 and Workshop 2012 have announced that, subject to ABC Audit, the attendance figure for this year’s Show exceeded 16,000 visitors, once again topping the figure for the previous year.

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New members – May 2012

Posted 11:05 Monday 28 May 2012

Find out who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: New members – May 2012

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