28 November 2023 #SMMT News Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: SMMT data services Extensive market data providing key information to assist marketing and promotional activity, and future business opportunities. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate… Continue reading New members – November 2023
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UK Auto Industry pledges to address diversity shortfall
Automotive Council commits to increasing the proportion of women in its workforce to 30% by 2030, with improvement critical to success. Pledge comes as Council launches best practice guide, Shifting Gears: How to better recruit and retain women in the UK automotive sector, in bid to drive change from top to bottom. Commitment to be announced at the 106thSMMT Annual Dinner in central London with almost 1,000 guests from… Continue reading UK Auto Industry pledges to address diversity shortfall
October 2023 new car pre-registration figures
27 November 2023 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for October pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in October 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the October 2023 release Go to Source
SMMT statement on the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan
26 November 2023 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: Decarbonising road transport is essential if net zero is to be achieved, and that transition must be ‘built in Britain’. The government’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan sets out measures to support the UK automotive supply chain as it undergoes the most significant transition in its… Continue reading SMMT statement on the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan
SMMT reaction to Nissan announcement
24 November 2023 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: The UK’s automotive manufacturing sector continues to demonstrate its investment attractiveness with yet another significant commitment. This new announcement from Nissan – coming on the back of billions recently committed by other manufacturers and supported by the UK government – underlines Britain’s position… Continue reading SMMT reaction to Nissan announcement
SMMT reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
22 November 2023 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: Last Friday’s announcement of £2 billion for zero emission advanced automotive manufacturing was an unequivocal vote of confidence in the sector. The Chancellor’s statement today, with its focus on business growth, responds to our industry’s need for measures that allow UK automotive to… Continue reading SMMT reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Britain’s safest vehicle tech to take centre stage at CV Show
22 November 2023 #Bus & Coach #HGVs #LCVs Commercial vehicles record significant improvement in safety outcomes over past decade thanks to safety-conscious vehicle design, aftermarket technologies and driver training. Commercial Vehicle Show 2024 to welcome more than 12,000 operators eager to discover the latest, safest vehicles and technology to enhance their fleets. Major focus on… Continue reading Britain’s safest vehicle tech to take centre stage at CV Show
UK auto sector puts apprentices in the driving seat amid huge investment in workforce for the future
UK Automotive launches new driving lesson fund, Drive to Thrive, supporting apprentices to gain the life-changing advantage of car mobility. Scheme will help fresh automotive talent develop as employers deliver new skills and jobs at all levels – with 14,000 roles created or expected thanks to huge net zero investments. Ambitious young people from all… Continue reading UK auto sector puts apprentices in the driving seat amid huge investment in workforce for the future
SMMT statement on £4.5bn investment in UK strategic manufacturing
17 November 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, Today’s announcement is an unequivocal vote of confidence in the UK’s critical automotive industry. Coming on the back of almost £20 billion committed by the sector in next generation plants and technologies this year alone, it is indicative of the scale of… Continue reading SMMT statement on £4.5bn investment in UK strategic manufacturing
Britain’s best summer for bus and coach fleet renewal since 2019
UK operator demand for new buses, coaches and minibuses more than doubles in Q3 2023, up 130.6%, with 1,739 vehicles joining Britain’s road transport network. Second successive quarter of growth with rising uptake of double and single deckers, up 214.4% and 46.3% respectively, but demand is driven by minibus registrations, up 156.3%. As ridership levels… Continue reading Britain’s best summer for bus and coach fleet renewal since 2019