SMMT News

In response to the Transport Secretary’s statement on vehicle testing from 24 September 2015, SMMT welcomes the initiative.

UK engine output rises 15.8% in August, with 112,777 units produced.

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing posts strong gains in August, with volumes up 70.3%.

99,910 cars built in the UK in August – a rise of 40.6% over the same month last year.
Year-to-date output up 1.6%, passing the one million mark in August for first time since 2008.

SMMT statement on emissions testing

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is pleased to announce Lombard, the UK’s largest provider of asset finance for business, as sponsor of its Annual Dinner taking place on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at Grosvenor House on Park Lane, London.

SMMT’s weekly round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from SMMT’s Chief Executive. SMMT Update 386.

1. Automotive and telecom industries launch joint EU dialogue at the Frankfurt IAA
2. European new car market up 11.2% in August
3. Auto industry launches data protection commitment
4. Commission proposes new Investment Court System
5. Manufacturers warn against dropping guard on China
6. Week ahead

1. Labour leadership: Jeremy Corbyn elected
2. Government launches air quality consultation
3. FSB Survey: Half of British small businesses would vote to stay in EU
4. Enterprise Bill published
5. UK inflation rate falls to 0%
6. KPMG Report – UK manufacturing execs foresee an innovation led future
7. Week ahead – Party conferences

The Automotive Council has today (18 September) published a report on the rising value of the UK’s automotive supply chain.