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Regulatory body Motor Codes has launched the Vehicle Warranty Products code of practice, a set of customer service guidelines for buyers of car warranties approved by the Trading Standards Institute.

SMMT International Bulletin June 2014 edition

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

Outline of the job: To support the development, delivery and promotion of member services projects Provide administrative support for project and committee meetings, and member engagement activities Provide administrative support for Automotive Supplier Finder and related activities To support the…

1. UK European Parliament and local election results announced
2. UK car manufacturing boosted by a fifth
3. CBI: Strong outlook for the manufacturing sector
4. MAS: Record number of small manufacturers looking to recruit new workers
5. £23m investment aims to bring home more local jobs
6. Week ahead

1. European Parliament election results announced
2. Rise in commercial vehicle registrations
3. Survey shows lack of funding prevents companies from capitalising on innovation
4. Commission presents new European energy security strategy
5. Robotic assistants provided to aid factory floor workers
6. Week ahead

SMMT Charitable Trust funds scheme to involve young people in automotive manufacturing.

Find out who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership. New members – May 2014

Engine manufacturing output rose 2.9% in April to 217,599 units, as year-to-date volumes remain stable. April growth powered by production for export, which climbed 12.6% in the month. European market recovery and investment in new UK facilities bodes well for industry’s future.

Commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell 27.3% in April, as the impact of restructuring continues. Year-to-date volumes down 20.6%, with reduced output for both home and export markets. Output expected to stabilise in second half of the year with upturn in European demand.