SMMT News

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

1. Green Week held in Brussels
2. Industrial producer prices down by 0.7% in April
3. Commission President hosts ‘industrial renaissance’ conference
4. Commission launches waste and recycling consultation
5. Week ahead

1. £5 million scheme to reduce bus emissions announced
2. TfL and Mayor of London launch new road safety plan
3. Red tape freeze extended to more small businesses
4. New car demand tops pre-recession levels in May
5. Government announces £290 million for universities and business partnerships
6. Week ahead

Bus and coach registrations fell 24.6% to 666 units in May.

Component manufacturer, Stadco, has confirmed a £15 million investment in its Telford-based facility that will support the installation of a new production line at the site.

Ford’s 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine, which was designed and engineered in the UK, has been named 2013 International Engine of the Year.

Total CV registrations dipped 4.7% in May to 24,149 units, but market remains up 8.3% for the year-to-date.

UK new car registrations grew 11% to 180,111 units in May.

SMMT has published Electric Vehicle (EV) registration figures for May and the year-to-date.

Government has announced a £5 million initiative, called the Clean Bus Technology Fund, which will allow local authorities across England to upgrade their buses to use greener technologies.