SMMT News

1. UKH2 Mobility Phase 1 report published
2. Car output falls in Q1 but growth still expected in 2013
3. UK targets Brazilian market for automotive sector growth
4. TfL confirms detail for new Congestion Charge discount
5. Westminster Hall debate on Plug-in vehicles
6. BIS Committee publishes LEP report
7. Week ahead

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has called for a more realistic and balanced approach to CO2 emissions policy after yesterday’s vote by the European Parliament’s Environment (ENVI) Committee.

SMMT has published the March 2013 UK automotive manufacturing figures.

Hyundai Motor Company has strengthened its commitment to a cleaner, low carbon future by joining the Mayor’s London Hydrogen Partnership (LHP).

Based on data which is preliminary in some cases, global demand for passenger vehicles in March fell 1.9% from the same month last year.

Ford has confirmed a £24 million investment programme at its high-tech Bridgend engine plant in Wales to produce a new fuel-efficient 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. The announcement includes Welsh government support of £12 million and will see employment at Ford…

SMMT has today announced a high-level skills panel for its fifth SMMT International Automotive Summit, to be held at Canary Wharf, on 13 June.

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

1. New proposals to introduce ‘superfast’ patent service
2. Transport Committee seeks views on road safety and low carbon vehicles
3. HMRC rule change on vehicle imports
4. Proposals for a Guild for the FE sector approved
5. Week ahead

1. New EU rules for safer and more environmental lorries
2. EU new car registrations down 10.2% in March
3. EU-US trade talks to begin in summer and EU-Japan trade talks commence
4. Week ahead