SMMT News

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

1. SMMT – Exports reach record high
2. CV production rises by a third
3. Low carbon technology in the automotive sector receives £75 million funding
4. MAC review of Tier 2 migration
5. PM to urge business for EU reform support
6. Week ahead

1. Auto industry forecasts modest growth for 2016
2. MEPs discuss vetoing real driving emissions decision
3. Car emission inquiry committee members and remit approved
4. ACEA – Automobile industry calls for urgent clarity on emissions test
5. Week ahead

Engine production steady in 2015 with 2,368,477 units manufactured, down 1.1% on 2014 Overseas demand upholds the market, with 64% – almost two thirds – of engines exported 152,212 engines produced in December down 4.4% on the same period in…

UK commercial vehicle (CV) output grows by a third in 2015, with 94,479 vehicles produced. Exports continue to perform strongly accounting for half of all volumes in 2015. 21 January 2015 British commercial vehicle manufacturing rose by a third in 2015,…

UK car manufacturing reaches 10-year high, growing 3.9% to 1,587,677 vehicles. More cars exported than ever before, up 2.7% on previous year at 1,227,881. Domestic production surges 8.1% to 359,796 to meet increasing demand for British-built cars. EU demand grows 11.3%,…

“All cars sold in the UK undergo an official test under EU law to ensure they meet the latest emission standards.

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

Five new innovative projects to develop new low carbon and energy efficient technology in the automotive sector have been awarded £75 million of joint government and industry funding. The measure, which is set to boost jobs and growth in the…

SMMT will host an aftermarket-focused conference and networking event on Thursday 9 June as part of its programme of activities at Automechanika Birmingham 2016. The SMMT Aftermarket Forum will be open to senior delegates from the independent component supply and workshop network, offering insight and potential new business opportunities.