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The North American International Auto Show in Detroit is synonymous with towering trucks and svelte supercars as America’s big three car manufacturers do all they can to woo domestic buyers. This year, while the likes of Ford’s new GT and Raptor pick-up attracted attention, a number of UK manufacturers also shone at the Detroit Motor Show.

SMMT to showcase commercial vehicles’ contribution to improving air quality in the UK.
Transport Secretary Baroness Kramer to deliver keynote speech.
Commercial vehicle manufacturers have invested heavily in new technologies to reduce emissions, resulting in significant improvements.

UK automotive manufacturing has already received a boost in 2015, as Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to create 1,300 new UK jobs as part of its investment in lightweight technologies.

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

Following a bumper 2013, 2014 once again marked a year of success for the UK automotive industry.

Over recent weeks Aston Martin has welcomed 14 new young people to join its expanded apprenticeship scheme.

How have car buyers’ demands changed in recent years? Citroen is giving a clue to the booming areas of growth with an exhibition at SMMT’s Westminster headquarters this week.

1. Latvia takes on Presidency of the Council of the European Union
2. EU hopes for ‘skeleton’ of US trade deal by year-end
3. Commission publishes TTIP legal texts
4. Climate governance divides countries
5. Martin Lundstedt elected ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board Chairman
6. Industrial Producer Prices fall
7. Week ahead

1. 2015 General Election campaign begins
2. £35 million fund to promote uptake of ULEVs
3. UK new car registrations reach 10-year high in 2014
4. CV market returns to pre-recession level
5. Deputy PM signs Growth Deals
6. Germany gives no ground to UK on EU migration
7. Week ahead

Today, SMMT released figures for November pre-registrations in the UK new car market.