SMMT News

Vauxhall has opened up its UK manufacturing facilities to young people as part of October’s See Inside Manufacturing initiative.

Infiniti has launched an exciting new competition to unearth the next generation of automotive engineering talent, offering two lucky winners the chance to work for a year with the Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula One team.

Business operations must evolve to ensure manufacturing continues to play a powerful role in the UK economy, according to a government report published today.

Last week (Thursday 24 October), a cross-party group of parliamentarians visited the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking where engineering skills were high on the agenda.

Five local authorities have been granted a total of £1.4 million to reduce emissions created by buses.

Today at MINI Plant Oxford, the Prime Minister announced plans to reform apprenticeships to deliver greater quality for learners and more intuitiveness for employers.

Last week, Matthew Hancock, Minister for Skills and Enterprise underlined the importance of attracting more young people into the automotive sector as Nissan hosted an event at SMMT’s headquarters to celebrate See Inside Manufacturing.

Find out who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership. New members – October 2013

1. UK car manufacturing tops one million units for 2013
2. Transport Minister speaks at CV Forum event
3. Details of UK Rapid Charge Network announced
4. Government announces measures to cut the cost of driving
5. Baroness Kramer speaks at launch of EV car club
6. Further calls for evidence on the review of the balance of competences announced
7. Week ahead

1. Commission adopts Work Programme for 2014
2. EU and Canada conclude negotiations on trade deal
3. EU and China to hold high-level economic and trade talks
4. European automotive industry welcomes progress on digital single market
5. Week ahead