SMMT News

CV demand picks up the pace, with new registrations rising 15.3% in August.

UK new car registrations increase 9.6% in August to 79,060 units.

New report on progress of clean vehicle technology and the automotive industry’s commitment to reducing vehicle emissions.

Today, SMMT released figures for July pre-registrations in the UK new car market.

The final agenda has been announced for SMMT Open Forum in October. A strong line-up of speakers has been confirmed for the event, which will focus on the development of connected and autonomous vehicles, and provide some valuable insight into the supply chain. With keynote speeches from Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover, this is a fantastic opportunity to keep up to date with the latest developments in the UK automotive supply chain and how it could affect your business.

Euro-6 legislation launched today, 1 September 2015

SMMT’s weekly round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from SMMT’s Chief Executive. SMMT Update 383.

1. EU Referendum – George Osborn visit to European capitals
2. Europe sales advance 9% in July as economies rebound
3. Alexis Tsipras launches election campaign
4. Greek privatisation will go ahead
5. Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande meet to tackle Europe’s migrant crisis
6. European markets slide after China’s “Black Monday”
7. Mass protest against TTIP and CETA in Berlin
8. Week ahead

Extension of Plug-in Car Grant
EEF – Manufacturers up game on innovation
CBI – economic forecast
Cameron dissolution honours
Net migration hits record high
Labour leadership election: party to check voting history of new supporters
Week ahead

Aston Martin has announced plans to continue its successful apprenticeship programme by recruiting a further 10 young people onto the scheme.