The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has called for a more realistic and balanced approach to CO2 emissions policy after yesterday’s vote by the European Parliament’s Environment (ENVI) Committee.
CO2 legislation must be balanced and fact-based, not politically-driven
Posted at 11:43 am on 25 April 2013
Full report published charting the future of hydrogen powered vehicles
Posted at 11:12 am on 25 April 2013
A government-industry study published today has provided further details on the ‘roadmap’ that will see the commercial introduction of hydrogen-powered vehicles in the UK.
Car output falls in Q1, but growth expected in full year
Posted at 9:30 am on 25 April 2013
SMMT has published the March 2013 UK automotive manufacturing figures.
New Car and Van Forecast - April 2013
Posted at 2:12 pm on 24 April 2013
SMMT forecasts new car and van registrations for the UK to 2014. The forecasts are prepared by the SMMT’s Economics Team and are revised on a quarterly basis.
Record number of 'buyers' sign-up for SMMT Meet the Buyer event
Posted at 2:06 pm on 24 April 2013
SMMT has secured a record number of buying organisations for its upcoming Meet the Buyer event on 23 May, with more than 30 vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers signed-up to explore new business opportunities in the UK automotive supply chain.
Hyundai joins the London Hydrogen Partnership
Posted at 10:46 am on 23 April 2013
Hyundai Motor Company has strengthened its commitment to a cleaner, low carbon future by joining the Mayor’s London Hydrogen Partnership (LHP).
Ford announces multi-million pound investment at Bridgend
Posted at 9:03 am on 23 April 2013
Ford has confirmed a £24 million investment programme at its high-tech Bridgend engine plant in Wales to produce a new fuel-efficient 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine.
Polk data shows worldwide new registrations down 1.9% in March on the year before
Posted at 4:00 pm on 22 April 2013
Based on data which is preliminary in some cases, global demand for passenger vehicles in March fell 1.9% from the same month last year.
Attracting talent and retaining skills is critical to long-term industry success
Posted at 1:31 pm on 22 April 2013
SMMT has today announced a high-level skills panel for its fifth SMMT International Automotive Summit, to be held at Canary Wharf, on 13 June.
SMMT Update - 19 April 2013
Posted at 4:42 pm on 19 April 2013
SMMT’s weekly round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from SMMT’s Interim Chief Executive.