Hans-Jürgen Urban, social board of IG Metall, comments on the draft for a new “pension package” June 26, 202526. 6. 2025 “The stabilization of the pension level only brakes the case briefly. This is better than nothing. But the level remains too low and the securing down has a short expiry date. The coalition must… Continue reading Protection with a short expiry date
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New Members – June
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 opportunities by matching buyers to… Continue reading New Members – June
Cars registrations in Europe – May 2025
Statistical data> Enrollments Publication period: 25 June 2025 Reference of data of the data: May 2025 Analysis of the registrations of cars in the European Union and APTA markets, with detail by country, nutrition, brand and group. Download Annex: marketeu_685bfd9e5db94.pdf To view the content it is necessary Accept the installation of Calameo cookies Tag: sales,… Continue reading Cars registrations in Europe – May 2025
Industrial current price: EU Commission gives the green light
Jürgen Kerner, second chairman of IG Metall: act quickly and determined now! June 25, 202525. 6. 2025 “Today’s decision of the EU Commission is good news for employees in our industrial companies. The last major legal hurdle on the way to a competitive industrial flow price for companies in Germany has fallen quickly and determined.… Continue reading Industrial current price: EU Commission gives the green light
Industrial Strategy can be springboard for UK auto success
Industry welcomes launch of UK Industrial Strategy as auto sector can deliver £50bn economic boost and return Britain to a top 15 global auto manufacturing hub. Success depends on right conditions and the inclusion of automotive in proposals to bring down energy costs, given UK pays highest prices – and taxes – in Europe. Market… Continue reading Industrial Strategy can be springboard for UK auto success
SMMT response to Government’s Industrial Strategy
“The publication of an Industrial Strategy – one with automotive at its heart – is the policy framework the sector has long-sought and Government has now addressed. Such a strategy – long-term, aligned to a trade strategy and supported by all of Government – is the basis on which the UK automotive sector can regain… Continue reading SMMT response to Government’s Industrial Strategy
UK’s trade negotiations must continue apace
Britain’s relationship with the United States is a long-standing and important one so amid an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, this week’s confirmation of the UK-US trade deal is great news. That the UK has secured a deal which makes automotive a priority, ahead of many competitors equally eager to safeguard their own trade, should be recognised… Continue reading UK’s trade negotiations must continue apace
ArcelorMittal: IG Metall condemned Turning sharply
Jürgen Kerner, second chairman of the IG Metall and the board of the union, among others, responsible for the steel industry: “This decision is strategically short -sighted, entrepreneurial, incorrect and with regard to the employees as well as the following social consequences to the highest degree. The only way to do this is the only… Continue reading ArcelorMittal: IG Metall condemned Turning sharply
Britain’s truck transition gets diversity boost
More and more fleet operators are finding out how they can overcome the challenges to decarbonisation and that showed at a leading HGV OEM’s think tank held at Silverstone Circuit last week, bringing together more than 100 transport managers and key decision-makers – collectively responsible for a big portion of Britain’s truck fleet. The event… Continue reading Britain’s truck transition gets diversity boost
Five minutes with… Mike Cutts, Business Line Director, Full Range UK & ROI, IVECO UK
What have been the main success stories and challenges for IVECO over the past few years? The complete renewal of the product range after a huge €1 billion investment has resulted in our strongest product line-up ever. From flagship trucks that are receiving excellent customer and media feedback, to the all-electric eDaily that continues to… Continue reading Five minutes with… Mike Cutts, Business Line Director, Full Range UK & ROI, IVECO UK