Car manufacturing rose 16.6% to 110,033 units in April. Growth reflects demand in the home market, up 66.1% in April and in economies outside of Europe. Weak European demand remains a concern.

Exports from Ford”s UK-based engine and parts manufacturing operations have grown by over a third in the last 12 months to keep up with increasing demand in Russia, Australia and the Far East.

Jaguar Land Rover today announced the creation of 275 new positions at its Solihull plant in the West Midlands

Ford Motor Company has announced significant research and development investment in the UK supporting the development of new generation, environmentally-friendly vehicle and engine technology

New models that made their debut today at the Geneva International Motor Show were UK-designed or will be UK-built

Lord Mandelson addressed the annual trade and industry dinner hosted by the Lord Mayor of the City of London at Mansion House on 1 March, highlighting government’s role in securing the UK’s economic growth

SMMT today hosted a webinar focused on supply chain logistics and the establishment of a UK Logistics Forum

SMMT releases an independent report commissioned by SMMT revealing encouraging prospects for the UK automotive supply chain.

The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest today announced the availability of £1bn in loans allocated specifically for UK manufacturing businesses

The Automotive Council met for the first time today establishing a strategic partnership between industry and government.