SMMT News

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The 2016 Budget contained some positive measures and we were pleased to see the Chancellor recognise SMMT’s call for greater support for energy efficient technologies…

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

SMMT’s Events Newsletter from February 2016, with the latest information on SMMT, Industry and International events.

1. 2015 report on the activities of the EU published
2. HGV summit held in Brussels
3. Latest Eurostat GDP figures
4. Week ahead

1. EU referendum update
2. Further Apprenticeship Levy details to be announced post-Budget
3. Shadow CEO of Institute for Apprenticeships appointed.
4. Northern transport strategy spring report published
5. 2016 Queen’s Speech date announced
6. Week ahead

SMMT is recruiting for a Policy Officer for a 9 Month fixed term contract. Purpose of the Post: To monitor, analyse, report and identify suggestions on all policy issues relevant to the automotive industry. To research and draft reports and consultation responses…

SMMT’s weekly round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from SMMT’s Chief Executive. SMMT Update 408.

1. SMMT survey: Remaining in Europe best for our business
2. Policy paper on possible models for the UK outside the EU
3. UK engine manufacturing rises 1.5% in January
4. New van market matches 2015 high in February
5. Strong growth for new car market
6. LowCVP and Clean Air Alliance climate change and air quality agendas
7. Week ahead

1. Committee of Inquiry: EMIS
2. Auto industry develops articulated pedestrian dummy
3. Negotiators aim to sign TTIP this year
4. Commission presents assessment of COP21 Paris agreement
5. France warns of Brexit costs for UK borders
6. Week ahead

SMMT released figures for January 2016 pre-registrations in the UK new car market.