Technology Innovation

Ian Constance has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). He is due to take over in September 2015, as Tony Pixton returns to the APC Board having guided the organisation safely through its start-up phase.

SMMT’s prestigious Automotive Award for Innovation, which recognises UK-developed concepts and technologies with the potential to transform the automotive industry, is now open for its sixth year of entries.

SMMT reacts to the proposed VED changes outlined in the Budget 2015

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed its latest innovative developments into autonomous vehicles, by showcasing some of its new prototype technologies.

Intertek Transportation Technologies in Milton Keynes has become a European centre of excellence for high end automotive testing and engineering, by unveiling its industry-leading powertrain development facility.

New research commissioned by SMMT has found the development of connected and autonomous vehicles will help generate 320,000 jobs in the UK, delivering huge benefits to society and the economy. In the first ever comprehensive analysis of the UK opportunities provided by this new technology, KPMG has found that these new vehicles will deliver a £51 billion boost to the UK economy and reduce serious road traffic accidents by more than 25,000 a year by 2030.

UK automotive industry trade body The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is set to bring together automotive industry experts and government ministers for the first time to debate the future of the connected car.

The automotive industry produces some of the most innovative technologies in the world, consistently striving to increasing safety for motorists and passengers. Since 2003 the number of incidents on UK roads has fallen 37%, while the fatality rate has reduced…

SMMT to showcase commercial vehicles’ contribution to improving air quality in the UK.
Transport Secretary Baroness Kramer to deliver keynote speech.
Commercial vehicle manufacturers have invested heavily in new technologies to reduce emissions, resulting in significant improvements.

UK automotive manufacturing has already received a boost in 2015, as Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to create 1,300 new UK jobs as part of its investment in lightweight technologies.