SMMT News

A record number of people are taking part in apprenticeships, according to figures released today.

The organisers of Commercial Vehicle Forum 2013 are delighted that the new Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Robert Goodwill MP, has accepted the invitation to present the keynote speech at next week’s Forum, to be held at the British Museum on the afternoon of Tuesday 22 October.

Research released today has shown that the automotive industry boasts the most consistently sustainable organisations. Ranked against leading companies already rated in the Dow Jones top 50 businesses for sustainability, automotive companies achieved the highest average score ahead of global brands from the energy utilities, food and beverages, ICT and oil and gas sectors.

McLaren yesterday joined the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills in hosting an exciting competition designed to inspire the next generation of automotive engineers.

Based on data, which is preliminary in some cases, global demand for passenger vehicles increased 5.7% in September.

Nissan is holding a three week exhibition at SMMT headquarters in Westminster to educate and inspire young people about the automotive industry. Part of government and industry’s See Inside Manufacturing initiative, the exhibition showcases the design, development and manufacturing process of the new Nissan Note, which is built in Sunderland.

Students from a Sheffield school were given behind-the-scenes access to Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing facilities last week as the company opened the doors to its Castle Bromwich plant.

Cosworth has announced plans for a new £30 million manufacturing facility in Northampton, which will lead to the creation of around 70 jobs.

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Toyota has launched a student placement scheme designed to draw young talent into its UK operations, covering its headquarters and two manufacturing plants.