SMMT News

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

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (09-13 March 2015), SMMT hosted Greenpower Education Trust’s live build of an electric racing car, with help from Chelsea Academy’s Formula E School Series team. The student’s were joined by SMMT Chief Executive, Mike Hawes, who helped to build the car.

1. New EU rules for safer and more eco-friendly lorries
2. ACEA – position on weights and dimensions
3. Environment Council discusses Energy Union
4. European Commission – Consultation on mid-term review of 2011 White Paper on Transport
5. TTIP priorities prompted around 8th negotiating round
6. Week ahead

1. Consumer campaign on latest low-emission car technology
2. Highways England to take over motorways
3. Government departments sign up to ‘green revolution’
4. £65 million funding for ultra-low emission cities and buses
5. £3 million green bus funding
6. Environmental Audit Committee: Report on air quality
7. Week ahead

Bentley has continued its investment into its Crewe headquarters by announcing that it will recruit its largest number of apprentices in 25 years.

British cars are being made with more British-sourced components as the UK automotive industry’s renaissance continues apace, new research reveals. Figures from a new Automotive Council report show that domestic component makers sold 19% more products to UK vehicle producers last year than in 2013.

Today, SMMT has launched a nationwide consumer campaign to challenge the demonisation of diesel and raise awareness of the latest low-emission technology available. It is accompanied by a diesel myth-busting guide – available at www.dieselfacts.co.uk. In a press conference to…

New poll shows almost three quarters (72%) of motorists against penalties for UK’s cleanest diesels
87% of UK adults unaware of the latest low emission vehicle technology
SMMT calls for greater awareness of cleaner diesel tech to help guide policy makers

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

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (09-13 March 2015), Greenpower Education Trust currently has a selection of cars on display at the SMMT – including a Formula E School Series car, along with example F24 and F24+ electric vehicles.