Organisers of the 2013 International Commercial Vehicle Show are have welcomed the news that MINI will showcase its all-new MINI Clubvan at the April 2013 show.

1. ‘Above the line’ R&D tax credit to start in April 2013
2. Government backs OFT approved Codes of Practice for UK garages
3. UK vehicle output up 4.9% in November
4. Government announces consultation on Motoring Services Strategy
5. Week ahead

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SMMT welcomes DfT support for OFT/TSI Codes of Practice after Garage Customer Experience report

Response to Motorists’ Forum Report recommends garages sign up to OFT-approved codes of practice.

The latest exhibition to grace SMMT’s showroom in the heart of Westminster is a showcase of some of the UK’s most specialised advanced manufacturing companies, brought together by SMMT Industry Forum. Industry Forum was initially formed in 1994 as a…

UK car manufacturing rose 4.9% in November and 9.2% over the year-to-date.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Williamson as Aftermarket Development Manager.

Martin Donnelly, Permanent Secretary, BIS, visited Ferrari North Europe’s Apprentice facilities in London today to meet 13 new Ferrari Apprentices who have just been enrolled in a new three-year Ferrari Apprenticeship programme. Mr Donnelly also met three Apprentices who have recently completed the programme and are now employed full time at their respective dealerships.

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