SMMT News

23 May 2013 #SMMT News

SMMT is today hosting a dedicated supply chain networking event in the West Midlands, bringing together around 25 vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers with over 150 UK-based automotive component companies to explore new business prospects and local sourcing opportunities.

17 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.

17 May 2013 #SMMT News

1. European new car registrations up 1.7% in April
2. EU ETS: 2012 saw continuing decline in emissions but growing surplus of allowances
3. Commissions plans to support development of ‘smarter cities’
4. Specifications for new generation of tachographs informally agreed
5. Week ahead

17 May 2013 #SMMT News

1. Assessment of economic impact of EU-US Free Trade Agreement published
2. UK car manufacturing rises 16.6% in April
3. Technology Strategy Board Delivery Plan published
4. Westminster Hall debate on engineering and careers guidance held
5. Source London meets Mayor’s commitment to provide 1,200 charging points
6. Week ahead

16 May 2013 #SMMT News

The UK is a hotbed for automotive innovation with vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and academics working to design, engineer and manufacture ever cleaner, safer and more technologically advanced vehicles.

16 May 2013 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing

Car manufacturing rose 16.6% to 110,033 units in April. Growth reflects demand in the home market, up 66.1% in April and in economies outside of Europe. Weak European demand remains a concern.

10 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.

10 May 2013 #SMMT News

1. 2013 Queen’s Speech
2. Traineeships – Framework for Delivery paper published
3. Growth continues in April new car market
4. Global Investment Conference 2013 held
5. EFG lending scheme shows improvement
6. Week ahead

10 May 2013 #SMMT News

1. ACEA calls for balance between competitiveness and environmental concerns
2. New Director General of the World Trade Organisation announced
3. European ministers set out timetable for EU ETS reform

10 May 2013 #SMMT News

The first Jaguar F-TYPE customer cars left the Castle Bromwich manufacturing facility this week with the announcement that more than half of the car’s contract value is with UK companies.

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