SMMT News

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

1. French and German Ministers plan for ‘two-speed Europe’
2. Eurostat – Eurozone inflation rises to 0.3% in May
3. MEPs give green light to TTIP
4. 23rd EU-Japan Summit held
5. Week ahead

1. SMMT – Ultra-low emission vehicles surge past 10k mark
2. May 2015: Rise of 17.4% in CV registrations
3. London Assembly urges Mayor to bring ULEZ forward
4. Election of Deputy Speakers
5. EEF/DLA – Growth forecast softens as manufacturers lose momentum
6. UK to host first Automechanika trade show – automotive supply chain
7. Week ahead

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New bus and coach registrations up 21.1% in May, with growth in all segments.
Demand in 2015 remains strong, with the overall market growing 14.3% to 3,837 units.
Boost for new coach uptake ahead of British summer getaway, with registrations up more than half.

Commercial vehicle registrations rise 17.4% in May to 31,922 units.
Fifth consecutive monthly uplift for truck market, while vans hit 150,000 registrations record.
Largest gains in heavier ends of each market segment as operator efficiency drive continues.

SMMT has published Electric Vehicle (EV) registration figures for May 2015 and the year-to-date.

New car registrations up 2.4% in May to 198,706 units, marking 39th consecutive month of growth.
‎Demand for ultra low emission vehicles up four-fold, exceeding 10,000 in 2015, compared with 2,838 in 2014.
Overall registrations reach 1,119,072 in 2015, up 5.7% as market stabilises.

Nick Robinson, one of the UK’s most well-respected political news broadcasters, is to be the celebrity guest speaker at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) 99th Annual Dinner, which will be held on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

Purpose of the Post: To promote SMMT and the UK automotive industry to ensure a positive public profile through media coverage and events. To liaise with member companies, internal departments and stakeholders to identify news and communications opportunities to support…