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20 September 2019 #Uncategorised

SMMT webinar Thursday 26 September, 2-3pm Register now SMMT is hosting a webinar for companies in the automotive sector who are looking to start exporting or explore new markets. We will not be giving you sales pitches, but a series

06 September 2019 #Uncategorised

IATF has made the fourth version of its Auditor Guide available online. Originally developed to support IATF third party auditors, this latest version aligns the essential auditor competency requirements to the IATF third Party Auditor Training & Evaluation process. Nonconformity

05 September 2019 #Bus and Coach #News #TNB News #Uncategorised

Transport for London has set out a series of measures designed to improve safety by tackling bus driver fatigue following the publication of new research. Half a million pounds will be invested to introduce pioneering solutions that include the introduction

23 August 2019 #Uncategorised

The EV market is set to grow exponentially and it’s vital that those involved in automotive manufacturing and its surrounding industries keep their technical knowledge up-to-date to remain at the forefront. That’s why SMMT Industry Forum has teamed up with

21 August 2019 #CV Sector #News #TNB News #Truck #Uncategorised

DAF Trucks has appointed Laurence Drake as its new Managing Director. Drake succeeds Robin Easton who has been promoted to the role of Assistant General Manager Operations for PACCAR Financial Corporation. In turn Drake will be succeeded by Russell Patmore


A demand responsive bus service will be piloted in the Tees Valley in a bid to improve transport links in rural communities across the region. It will allow passengers to pre-book their public transport via phone, app or website.They will

07 August 2019 #CV Sector #News #TNB News #Truck #Uncategorised

A London-based construction and engineering company placed safety at the top of its agenda when replacing its entire fleet. Kilnbridge opted for 22 trucks from across three Mercedes-Benz model lines, all supplied and maintained under five-year Mercedes-Benz Complete Service Contracts


Leading logistics and materials management provider, ASCO Group, has added 15 new Renault Trucks to its 60-strong fleet. The Range T 460 6×2 models will be used to provide waste, fuels and cargo transportation for the gas and oil industry.

02 August 2019 #Uncategorised

SMMT continues to run its Brexit Readiness Programme, where you can access expert advice on how best to mitigate the business risks associated with ‘no deal’. We have collaborated with a range of consultancies and legal firms who are offering

24 July 2019 #Uncategorised

US-based connected and automated vehicle technology company, Peloton Technology, has unveiled a new automated following system that would effectively allow a single human driver to control two trucks at once. Peloton’s Automated Following is an advanced platooning system, using vehicle-to-vehicle

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