SMMT News

Download the Electric Vehicle Issue Tracker April 2013

The Business Secretary, Dr Vince Cable MP this week helped Nissan launch an innovative apprenticeship scheme, in partnership with West Thames College, which will recruit and train the people who will literally shape the future of car design.

Land Rover marked 65 years of technology and innovation this week with a celebratory event at Land Rover’s first off-road proving ground; Packington Estate near Solihull.

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SMMT International Bulletin April 2013 Edition

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released a report showing that average new car CO2 emissions continue to decline across the EU, falling 2.6% to 132.2g/km in 2012.

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

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

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

1. EP Environment Committee votes on New Car CO2
2. EU commercial vehicle registrations down 9.8% in March
3. Roadworthiness discussed in TRAN Committee
4. MEPs urge Council to launch trade and investment talks with US
5. Worldwide new registrations down 1.9% in March
6. Week ahead