SMMT News

31 May 2013 #SMMT News

1. £12 million boost for UK bus sector announced
2. Seven government departments agree spending cuts
3. Talent Retention Solution scheme gathers momentum
4. Semta launch review of National Occupational Standards
5. Industry outlook for carbon prices to remain low to 2020
6. Week ahead

31 May 2013 #SMMT News

Over 3,500 engineers, students and apprentices have already signed up to a flagship industry scheme designed to match engineering talent with new job opportunities.

30 May 2013 #SMMT News

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

29 May 2013 #SMMT News

The latest exhibit on show at SMMT is Jeep past and present, with the latest Jeep Wrangler and a Jeep CJ7 from the 1980s.

28 May 2013 #SMMT News

Based on data which is preliminary in some cases, global demand for passenger vehicles increased 8% in April from the same month of last year.


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

28 May 2013 #SMMT News

Government has announced £12 million funding for 213 new low carbon buses to cut carbon emissions, encourage economic growth and provide better services for passengers. The move will come as a welcome boost to the UK bus sector where registrations are down almost 30% versus a strong 2012.

24 May 2013 #SMMT News

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

24 May 2013 #SMMT News

1. Proposal to open negotiations for an investment agreement with China
2. European Parliament adopts EU-US resolutions on early negotiations
3. Council and European Parliament reach agreement on tachograph regulation
4. Commission proposes New European Industrial Strategy for Electronics
5. Week ahead

24 May 2013 #SMMT News

1. Vince Cable meets with business leaders of the G8
2. MAS Barometer reveals 12 month high in manufacturing SME confidence
3. Labour Party publishes Skills Taskforce Interim Report
4. Balance of Competencies review: second round of consultations launched
5. DVLA appoint interim Chief Executive
6. Week ahead

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