SMMT News

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

From 21 – 24 January, SMMT will be taking a UK delegation to attend the SIAT Symposium in India. As one of the world’s fastest growing economies, companies have already identified the huge potential for business in the country.

This week Vauxhall is celebrating the five millionth car to roll off the production line at its Ellesmere Port factory.

Ford’s Bridgend Engine Plant is celebrating the arrival of a new 77-metre wind turbine which will directly supply the plant with power.

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

At last week’s SMMT Annual Dinner, Coventry University graduate Nicole Agba was announced as the first ever female winner of the sixth Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award. We spoke to Nicole to find out more about the inspiration for her entry and her future in the industry.

1. Chancellor delivers 2014 Autumn Statement
2. Vehicle registrations in November
3. National Infrastructure Plan & Road Investment Strategy announced
4. TfL draft business plan detailed
5. Week ahead

1. New President of the European Council
2. Latvian Presidency – Priorities for transport
3. Global new car registrations increase
4. Competitiveness Council
5. Investments in transport infrastructure
6. European Commission: EU companies must boost R&D
7. MEPs back deal with Council on automatic emergency call system for cars
8. Week ahead

Crewe firm to expand R&D capacity ahead of 2016 SUV launch

Total bus and coach registrations grew 0.8% in November against a 2.6% fall in the year-to-date. Coach registrations rose 6.5% in the month, in contrast to the 13.3% decline in the purpose-built bus market.