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Organisers of the Commercial Vehicle Show have announced that the independent ABC audit has confirmed a total visitor attendance in 2014 of 18,884; a healthy 4% increase on last year’s figure. Additionally, the demographic analysis of registration data shows the…

More than £10 million a year could be saved across the UK bodybuilding and conversion industry, thanks to a new, streamlined Type Approval process developed jointly by the Department for Transport (DfT) and The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Major report by Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership shows how low carbon policy has rejuvenated the UK automotive sector.

Purpose of the Post: To lead SMMT’s activities in the automotive technology and innovation arena to deliver on SMMT’s business and policy objectives, working closely with members and colleagues across the organisation To maximise opportunities for UK automotive from emerging…

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Prime Minister David Cameron today opened Williams’ new Advanced Engineering facility in Oxfordshire.

1. UK MEP chosen as chairman for IMCO committee.
2. €1billion boost for EU-industry partnership projects.
3. Juncker wants ‘fair deal’ for Britain.
4. Juncker calls for more women in new Commission team.
5. UK to miss 2030 air quality targets.
6. Week ahead.

1. Government announces series of growth deals.
2. Figures show drop in confidence for UK manufacturers.
3. Manufacturing and production figures for May published.
4. £1million air quality fund announced.
5. Investment for new research facilities announced.
6. Increase in the number of young people choosing apprenticeships.
7. Week ahead.

Purpose of the Post: Go Ultra Low is a multi-channel consumer communications campaign, jointly funded by Government and five leading volume vehicle manufacturers, launched in January 2014 with the aim of taking ultra low emission vehicles from novel to normal. SMMT…

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