SMMT News

1.Government reshuffle
2.Electric cars for all government fleets
3.London Assembly urges to expand ULEZ
4.LowCVP Investment Report launched
5.CCC: Policy strengthening required to meet future carbon targets
6.Week ahead

1.New passenger car registrations up in first half-year
2.Council appoints new commissioners
3.UK calls for changes to ‘cap and trade’ emissions system
4.TTIP survey for SMEs launched
5.Week ahead

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Fiat is showcasing the breadth of its 500 range in an SMMT exhibition at its Westminster headquarters. The display, which is being held over two weeks, features the Fiat 500S, 500C and 500L Trekking.

The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) is to offer funding to all government departments for plug-in cars and vans.

Organisers of the Commercial Vehicle Show have announced that the independent ABC audit has confirmed a total visitor attendance in 2014 of 18,884; a healthy 4% increase on last year’s figure. Additionally, the demographic analysis of registration data shows the…

More than £10 million a year could be saved across the UK bodybuilding and conversion industry, thanks to a new, streamlined Type Approval process developed jointly by the Department for Transport (DfT) and The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Major report by Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership shows how low carbon policy has rejuvenated the UK automotive sector.

Purpose of the Post: To lead SMMT’s activities in the automotive technology and innovation arena to deliver on SMMT’s business and policy objectives, working closely with members and colleagues across the organisation To maximise opportunities for UK automotive from emerging…

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