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The UK car market is constantly changing; models, niches and trends come and go, but for the past 42 years there has been one constant. Currently exhibiting at SMMT’s Westminster showroom,

Ford’s sustained market performance makes it ideal to show how buying trends have changed in recent years.

Today, SMMT released figures for July pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in July 2014 that were defined as pre-registrations. CLICK HERE: Download the July 2014 release.

Find out who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership. New members – August 2014

In honour of the Autocar Courland Next Generation Award 2014, we’ve compiled a list of the most impressive young automotive innovators in history. Including Ettore Bugatti, Harley and Davidson, Gordon Murray, Ferdinand Porsche and Colin Chapman.

News from APC Overnight: Committed staff from two Midlands-based delivery companies hit the road in aid of a charity cycle challenge held by Acorns Children’s Hospice. A total of four staff from EDS Couriers and Advanced Delivery Service – both…

SMMT’s weekly round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from SMMT’s Chief Executive. SMMT Update 332 online.

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…

Purpose of the Post: Provide support and account management to Supply Chain members Support development and execution of Supply Chain engagement and recruitment campaigns Support development and delivery of Supply Chain projects (SMMT, Automotive Council, AMSCI) Represent and promote SMMT products…

1. Car exports and production on the rise but CV production remains subdued
2. DfT launches consultation on driverless cars regulatory testing framework
3. New ‘trailblazer’ automotive apprenticeship standards published
4. Government provides £8.3 million to boost West Midlands transport links
5. Week ahead

Advanced manufacturing and transport technology SMEs based in the West Midlands could be eligible for grant funding of up to £16,000, thanks to Black Country Gold.