SMMT News

1. Proposal to open negotiations for an investment agreement with China
2. European Parliament adopts EU-US resolutions on early negotiations
3. Council and European Parliament reach agreement on tachograph regulation
4. Commission proposes New European Industrial Strategy for Electronics
5. Week ahead

1. Vince Cable meets with business leaders of the G8
2. MAS Barometer reveals 12 month high in manufacturing SME confidence
3. Labour Party publishes Skills Taskforce Interim Report
4. Balance of Competencies review: second round of consultations launched
5. DVLA appoint interim Chief Executive
6. Week ahead

SMMT is today hosting a dedicated supply chain networking event in the West Midlands, bringing together around 25 vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers with over 150 UK-based automotive component companies to explore new business prospects and local sourcing opportunities.

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

1. European new car registrations up 1.7% in April
2. EU ETS: 2012 saw continuing decline in emissions but growing surplus of allowances
3. Commissions plans to support development of ‘smarter cities’
4. Specifications for new generation of tachographs informally agreed
5. Week ahead

1. Assessment of economic impact of EU-US Free Trade Agreement published
2. UK car manufacturing rises 16.6% in April
3. Technology Strategy Board Delivery Plan published
4. Westminster Hall debate on engineering and careers guidance held
5. Source London meets Mayor’s commitment to provide 1,200 charging points
6. Week ahead

The UK is a hotbed for automotive innovation with vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and academics working to design, engineer and manufacture ever cleaner, safer and more technologically advanced vehicles.

Car manufacturing rose 16.6% to 110,033 units in April. Growth reflects demand in the home market, up 66.1% in April and in economies outside of Europe. Weak European demand remains a concern.

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

1. 2013 Queen’s Speech
2. Traineeships – Framework for Delivery paper published
3. Growth continues in April new car market
4. Global Investment Conference 2013 held
5. EFG lending scheme shows improvement
6. Week ahead