Today (24 January 2005) SMMT releases figures for December and year end car and commercial vehicle production in the UK.

The motor industry has been presented with What Car? magazine”s 2005 reader award, for the voluntary fitting of Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) as standard.

The European Commission has agreed that specific radio frequencies will be allocated for use by the automotive industry to help improve road safety.

New 4×4 registrations in London

SMMT today (13 January) welcomed the launch of a group set up to improve the competitiveness of the European automotive industry.

Ford”s Bridgend engine plant has been awarded the contract to produce two new Land Rover and Volvo engines.

Today (7 January) SMMT releases new car registration figures for December 2004.

Today (7 January) SMMT releases commercial vehicle registration figures for December 2004.

SMMT chief executive, Christopher Macgowan, has congratulated five of the UK automotive industry”s leading members who have been honoured in the New Year honours list.