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Find out who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: New members – August 2013

Find out who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: New members – July 2013

Today, SMMT released figures for July pre-registrations in the UK new car market.

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

UK car manufacturing grew 7% in July, with sites across the UK making 128,873 units.

Volvo Cars is showcasing the latest applications of its world-renowned safety technology in an exhibition at SMMT’s Westminster headquarters. Featuring two cars from Volvo’s current model line up, the exhibit begins today and runs for two weeks, coinciding with an exclusive event in which selected members of the media will experience Volvo’s pioneering Autonomous Drive.

Half of SMEs questioned expect to spend more on new machinery and premises over the next six months.

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

UKTI is looking for UK automotive companies seeking links to German OEMs and Tier 1 and 2 suppliers.

Shocking new findings show that a third of motorists have driven a car knowing it has no MOT. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) surveyed 1,000 UK motorists and found that, of those that have driven a car without a valid MOT, 67% admitted driving for up to a week before the retest, 24% for up to a month, 7% for up to six months and 2% for more than six months.