Responding to recent media reports and campaigns, an SMMT spokesperson said: “Industry is concerned that some criticism of diesel engines fails to distinguish between decades-old diesel technologies and today’s modern, clean, diesel engines. Recent coverage also overlooks the role of…

Produced at Hams Hall facility, near Birmingham

The SMMT today published its submission to the Wright Review of Manufacturing; an independent report looking at creating the right environment for long-term growth in advanced manufacturing and related businesses. The review was led by Mike Wright, Executive Director at Jaguar Land Rover, acting in a personal capacity. The full report can be found at http://thewrightreport.net/

‘In an age of connectivity, the connected car is the potential base for a huge subscription opportunity for the future consumer, and also the automotive industry.’ That was the key message from the British Screen Advisory Council at the 2014…

Speakers announced for SMMT International Automotive Summit

SMMT welcomes balanced approach to incentivise consumers and technical developments in all transport segments

The results of the fifth and latest round of the UK Regional Growth Fund (RGF) have been announced, with the automotive industry securing a substantial slice of the £300 million funding on offer.

SMMT’s call on the Chancellor ahead of the Budget

Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the SMMT has welcomed the appointments of Dr Gerhard Schmidt as Chair, and Tony Pixton as Chief Executive of the new Advanced Propulsion Centre. Speaking on the news, Mike Hawes said, “Over the next decade,…

The automotive world is well represented in the 2014 New Year Honours list. The following people have been recognised: Andy Palmer, Executive Vice-President of Nissan Motor Company is recognised in the overseas and Commonwealth list and becomes a Companion of…