SMMT seeks stability and clarity for motor industry and its customers in next week”s Budget
Automotive Academy approves new spokes
Posted at 12:00 am on 8 March 2005
The Automotive Academy board has given formal approval for two new regional spokes in the South East and the South West
New cars are cheaper than last year
Posted at 12:00 am on 8 March 2005
EU figures show car prices in the UK have fallen by 1.2 per cent – more than all other major European markets.
Record van and truck registrations, again
Posted at 12:00 am on 4 March 2005
Today (4 March) SMMT releases new CV registration figures for February 2005
After slow February, industry looks to £5.9 billion March new car market
Posted at 12:00 am on 4 March 2005
Today (4 March) SMMT releases new car registration figures for February 2005
NCAP crash tests highlight investment in new car safety
Posted at 12:00 am on 3 March 2005
EuroNCAP crash test results issued this week show how new car safety is improving, particularly for pedestrians.
Ricardo has Foresight to develop low emissions engine
Posted at 12:00 am on 1 March 2005
Ricardo has begun work to develop a prototype engine which automatically switches between two and four stroke operation.
January 2005 pre-registration figures
Posted at 12:00 am on 25 February 2005
Today (25 February), SMMT releases figures for January 2005 pre-registrations in the UK car market.
January car production slips 3.7 per cent
Posted at 12:00 am on 24 February 2005
Today (24 February 2005) SMMT releases figures for January car and commercial vehicle production in the UK.
Automotive Academy welcomes new vocational award
Posted at 12:00 am on 23 February 2005
The Automotive Academy has welcomed today”s announcement of a new vocational qualification structure for 14-19 year olds, and a renewed commitment to boosting basic skills.