SMMT News

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

European new car registrations grew 5.7% in 2014, following 16 months of continuous growth for the market.

Purpose of the Post: To support the development, delivery and promotion of SMMT product and services to members and the wider industry. To support membership development and execution of recruitment and retention campaigns To assist in industry engagement activities including support…

1. Second phase of £5 million ULEV-scheme
2. DfT releases publications on road traffic usage trends
3. EU Commission approves new rural fuel tax cut
4. Government completes next stage in apprenticeship reform
5. Low Emission Strategy for Scotland
6. £4 million for local transport in rural and isolated areas
7. Week ahead

1. EU Transport and Infrastructure Priorities
2. Passenger car registrations forecast for 2015
3. Passenger car registrations December 2014
4. European Parliament splinters over Commission work programme
5. Recommendations for future calls of Horizon 2020
6. Consultation report on investment protection in EU-US trade talks
7. Week ahead

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.