SMMT News

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today (Thursday 16 January) announced plans that would require all new London taxis to be zero emission capable from January 2018. The new vehicles will need to be able to run on battery power…

Automotive Insulations, has invested in a new 65,000 sq. ft. premises to accommodate its expanding workforce, following a period of unprecedented growth in the UK and Europe.

UK-based automotive supply chain companies have a unique chance to hear how they can capitalise on growing business opportunities in the sector, as SMMT’s Open Forum returns for 2014.

Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the SMMT has welcomed the appointments of Dr Gerhard Schmidt as Chair, and Tony Pixton as Chief Executive of the new Advanced Propulsion Centre. Speaking on the news, Mike Hawes said, “Over the next decade,…

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In conjunction with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (formerly VOSA), SMMT will host seven regional Type Approval Interactive Workshops during 2014.

BMW Group is looking for around 160 young people to take up apprenticeships available through its manufacturing and dealership schemes in 2014.

1. Greece takes on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
2. Arnaud de David-Beauregard appointed as the new CLEPA President.
3. December 2013: Economic Sentiment rises further in both the euro area and the EU.

1. 2013 sees strong growth in UK new car and commercial vehicle registrations.
2. Government to consult on reforms to zero hours contracts.
3. TfL launches consultation on proposed changes to congestion charging scheme.
4. EEF Executive Survey 2014 published.
5. Week ahead.