SMMT’s weekly round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from our Chief Executive.

SMMT has today unveiled its latest exhibition, that showcases the best in UK automotive innovation…

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally has launched production of Ford’s new 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine developed by UK powertrain engineers located at Dunton and Dagenham. The turbocharged, direct injection engine will be available in Europe in early 2012 and will ultimately be used worldwide.

JLR, the UK’s largest automotive employer, has announced it will expand its workforce…

SMMT has published Electric and Alternatively-Fuelled Vehicle registration figures for October and the year-to-date.

Reforms to R&D tax credits could drive an increase in R&D investment in the UK and boost job creation, according to an independent report published today.

UK manufacturing was boosted today as Toyota announced the start of production for its new Avensis model at its Burnaston factory.

BMW Group has announced it will upgrade its Hams Hall engine plant…

1. UK automotive sector benefits from regional growth fund
2. UK new car registrations up 2.6% in October
3. DECC consultation on Feed-in Tariff scheme launched
4. DFT launch consultation on historic vehicle MOT exemption
5. Business Minister Mark Prisk delivers speech on better regulation
6. UK GDP increases 0.5% in the third quarter of 2011
7. Week ahead

1. G20 leaders call for Europe to fix debt crisis
2. EU ETS prices hit three-year low
3. Industrial producer prices up by 0.4% in the EU
4. ECB cuts interest rates to 1.25%
5. Week ahead