SMMT News

In a significant boost to the UK’s automotive component and supply chain, SMMT has today announced it will jointly launch an automotive trade show in the UK for the first time.

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

SMMT, the leading trade association for the UK automotive industry, has a vacancy in its busy Communications and International Department for a Press Officer. This role plays an active part in the Communications team, dealing with international, national and regional…

Purpose of the Post: To support and assist the promotion of SMMT and the UK automotive industry to ensure a positive public profile through media coverage and events. To support the Communications and International department with media activities and events,…

1. Queen’s Speech 2015
2. EU Referendum
3. Strong UK market drives car production past 500k in 2015
4. April CV and engine manufacturing figures
5. London Mayor launches Low Emission Neighbourhood scheme
6. Week ahead

1. France and Germany agree to closer EU ties
2. ACEA – Commercial vehicle registrations up 12.2%
3. EU considering mandatory corporate tax base
4. European Commission proposes draft Budget 2016
5. INTA adopts report on TTIP
6. Week ahead

Autocar and SMMT have started this year’s search for the next generation of automotive industry innovators, announcing applications for the Autocar Courland Next Generation Award 2015 now open.

Demand for new commercial vehicles in Europe grew again in April 2015, with registrations rising 12.2% compared with last year, to reach 169,746 units.

Engine production steady in 2015 despite dip in April volumes. Strong export demand from Europe as market continues recovery. Billion pound investments in UK engine manufacturing to be realised in coming months. “Engine manufacturing will play an increasingly important role in…

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing rose 36.8% in April with 8,629 vans, trucks and buses built. 32,064 CVs produced so far in 2015 – an increase of 23.6%. Exports surge 50.1% in April as EU market recovery continues. Figures released today…