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SMMT publishes a number of books, CDs, brochures and reports related to the automotive industry. Please click on one of the tabs above and browse through the selection by category. You can use the search function above if you cannot find what you’re looking for. Our best selling publications are listed on this page.

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 New car CO2 report (March 2010)
SMMT has published its ninth CO2 report which shows that CO2 emissions from new cars fell by their biggest ever margin in 2009. The average model now emits just 149.5g/km – 5.4% less than the 2008 figure and down 21.2% on the 189.8g/km base level in 1997

 Motor Industry facts 2010
The pocket-sized guide to facts and figures for the UK automotive sector. Packed with industry statistics, from registration and production data to greener-driving tips and information on eco innovations.

 Tenth Sustainability Report (October 2009)
Tenth sustainability report
The UK motor industry is home to some of the cleanest and the most efficient automotive production plants in Europe according to the sector’s tenth annual sustainability report. Over the last decade, UK automotive manufacturing sites have cut CO2 emissions from production by 40.0%, water use by 45.3% - 12% better than the European average and waste to landfill by 70.5%.
Members - Free
Non Members - Free

 New car CO2 report (March 2009)
SMMT has published its eighth new car CO2 report which shows that CO2 emissions from new cars fell by their biggest ever margin in 2008. The average model now emits just 158.0g/km - 4.2% less than the 2007 figure and 16.8% down on the 189.8g/km base level in 1997.


 IATF Auditor Guide for ISO/TS 16949 (2009)
The IATF Auditor Guide represents a consolidation of automotive audit best practice and the IATF automotive process approach to auditing, through the complete audit cycle. The Guide is structured to provide both knowledge and application competency criteria against each stage of the audit process.
Members - £15
Non Members - £15

 ISO/TS 16949:2009 Technical Specification (2009)
Quality Management Systems - Particular requirements for the application of ISO 9001:2008 for automotive production and relevant service part organisations.
Members - £25.00
Non Members - £25.00

 ISO/TS Rules for Achieving IATF Recognition: 3rd edition (2009)
The Rules for Achieving IATF Recognition include the criteria for Certification Body recognition, audit proess, and auditor quailfication.

Members - £20.00
Non Members - £20.00

 Right Van Man (February 2009)
Produced jointly with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) and the Department for Transport, the guide - Right Van Man - gives individual van buyers and drivers top tips on van choice and use to help cut running costs and CO2 emissions from light commercial vehicles.

The double-sided colour leaflet aims to:

Encourage van buyers to choose the right vehicle for their usage
Inform van buyers of the link between CO2 emissions and running costs
Help van buyers reduce the environmental impact of their vehicle choice
Advice given includes:

Choose the van size that best suits the job
Consider what engine you need for the motoring you will be doing
Check tyre pressures regularly
Change your vehicle’s oils according to servicing schedules
Replace blocked air filters
Keep your speed to a minimum to save fuel
Improve your driving technique
Use technology such as Satnav to minimise travel

 Motor Industry Facts 2009 (April 2009)
The pocket-sized guide to facts and figures for the UK automotive sector. Packed with industry statistics, from registration and production data to greener-driving tips and information on eco innovations.

 Heavy CV Fuel Consumption Fact Sheet (2008)
This fact sheet highlights the fuel consumption/efficiency of heavy commercial vehicles.
Members - Free
Non Members - Free

Oil Pollution & Fuel Storage  HGVs - Oil Pollution & Fuel Storage (2008)
Oil pollution and fuel storage on HGVs by Richard Martin - Environment Agency

 Vehicle Approval – Industry Cost Considerations - A guide to preparing the business case (April 2008)
This guide provides an overview of topics that vehicle manufacturers/importers,
body builders and converters need to consider when developing their business
case and plans for implementing type or individual vehicle approval for their
products.

 Women and Motoring (June 2007)
For the first time, SMMT has commissioned research looking at attitudes and opinions of some of its most important customers. Women and motoring is free to download and is based on an Ipsos-MORI omnibus survey and focus group discussions.

 Register of Model Titles 2007 (2007)
The 2007 Edition of the Register of Model Titles is an essential reference book for all vehicle manufacturers wishing to obtain industry-wide recognition for their model names.
Members - £125
Non Members - £160

 Remanufacturing in the UK Report 2006 (2006)
A report on Remanufacture in the UK Automotive Aftermarket
Members - Free
Non Members - £30

 Drive Green, Drive Safely
This booklet is a handy reminder that there are simple things we can all do to make for cleaner, safer journeys. By following some of the hints and tips in this booklet, you can help protect yourself on the road and cut down on pollution.

 Biofuels and road vehicles (2006)
Your questions answered, in this simple SMMT guide to fuels made from biomass

 Towing and the Law - Fifth Edition (2005)
This guide concentrates on the safe use of light trailers and trailer caravans. Its purpose is to increase awareness of the additional rules and regulations which have to be obeyed when towing. (Includes 37 pages of text, colour illustrations and a protective cover)
Members - £3
Non Members - £5

 Colour coded fuel economy label - guidance notes (April 2005)
A guide on fuel economy and CO2 emissions which contains data for all new passenger car models

Continuous Improvement Tools  Continual Improvement Tools & Techniques - A Guide for Business Improvement (March 2004)
This guide explains how to carry out more than twenty tools & techniques necessary to ensure your business continually improves.

Published: March 2004
Members - £8
Non Members - £16

SPC  Statistical Process Control - A Guide for Business Improvement (January 2004)
SPC is a most important technique to help ensure your processes consistently meet the needs of your customers.

Published: January 2004
Members - £8
Non Members - £16

 Business Improvement Guides (Set) (2004)
The SMMT Business Improvement Guides provide much needed support for a whole variety of businesses whatever their size.

The guides are in a handy A5 format designed for practical usage.

The guides can also be purchased separately - please see individual entries for details.

Members - £28.80
Non Members - £57.60

FMEA  Failure Mode and Effects Analysis 2nd Edition (November 2003)
FMEA is an analytical technique to ensure potential problems have been considered and addressed at both the design and process stage.

Published: November 2003
Members - £8
Non Members - £16

PM  Process Management - A Guide for Business Improvement (November 2003)
This guide takes the reader through all aspects of the subject using simple and real life examples which can be applied to any kind of business or process.

Published: November 2003
Members - £8
Non Members - £16

 The UK Motor Industry Press and PR Guide 2010
A quick reference source for key contacts in the motor industry and facts at your fingertips.
Members - £28
Non Members - £35

 Motorstat Express
A fortnightly summary of the latest statistical information on production, registrations and exports for selected countries and registrations for non-producing countries.

 
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