Frankfurt am Main – Large parts of the industry are stuck in an economic trough. Poor corporate strategies and investments in sustainable business areas are still a problem. However, anyone who invests in local locations wins. This is the result of the latest survey by IG Metall among its works councils. Compared to autumn 2024,… Continue reading IG Metall works councils: Lack of company strategy and too little political support
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Financing long-term care insurance: The majority wants a solidarity-based way out of the long-term care crisis
Industrial location GermanyWe are fighting for our industry VW, Ford, ThyssenKrupp, ZF, Bosch: Our industry is downsizing, relocating, closing – often just for one or two percent more profit, with no plan for the future. Employees are fighting for their future together with IG Metall. At least: At ZF we have now prevented the drive… Continue reading Financing long-term care insurance: The majority wants a solidarity-based way out of the long-term care crisis
September 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for September pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in September 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading September 2025 new car pre-registration figures
Collective bargaining demands from the wood and plastics industry: secure skilled workers, strengthen purchasing power!
Frankfurt am Main – Five percent higher wages and disproportionately more for young talent: With this demand, IG Metall is starting the collective bargaining round for the wood and plastics industry. The union’s board decided this on Tuesday. Collective bargaining officer Nadine Boguslawski: “Companies are in danger of losing their base along with their employees.… Continue reading Collective bargaining demands from the wood and plastics industry: secure skilled workers, strengthen purchasing power!
Remanufacturing can drive jobs, growth and sustainability
With global pressures on supply chains and raw material sourcing, seeking new ways to reuse automotive components and parts once they reach the end of their service life demands attention. That’s why this week SMMT published a new report into remanufacturing – the process of taking a used or worn part and restoring it to… Continue reading Remanufacturing can drive jobs, growth and sustainability
Regional Forum heads to Oxford
This week, SMMT staged its annual Regional Forum, which visits a different part of the UK each year. This year’s host was Oxford, with an event that provided sought-after regional industry insights and networking opportunities for South East automotive businesses. Given the importance of strong local partnerships, SMMT Regional Forum regularly attracts more than 200… Continue reading Regional Forum heads to Oxford
Five minutes with… Jemma James, Digital Development Director, Logistics UK
Describe what Logistics UK does, as well as your Vision compliance software? Logistics UK is one of the UK’s biggest business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and the more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. Our compliance software, Vision, is… Continue reading Five minutes with… Jemma James, Digital Development Director, Logistics UK
UK’s £500m remanufacturing sector set to harness green growth potential
UK’s automotive remanufacturing sector – which returns used cutting-edge parts to same-as-new or better condition – can drive green growth and drastically cut dependence on new, rare raw materials. Growing opportunity for expanding remanufacturing of components such as batteries, brakes and tyres, with record numbers of vehicles on UK roads. Placing automotive remanufacturing at the… Continue reading UK’s £500m remanufacturing sector set to harness green growth potential
Technology time: How telematics systems benefit operators
Telematics systems are critical for transport companies to enhance everything from fuel efficiency and safety measurement to vehicle tracking and incident recording – all with the goal of improving business performance. As these systems provide such a wide variety of options, commercial fleets will also tend to choose those best suited to their operations. For… Continue reading Technology time: How telematics systems benefit operators
BCA records strong LCV performance for September
The average value of used LCVs sold at auction reached the highest level seen since March 2024 in September, according to auctions specialist BCA. LCV values rose for the second month running, BCA said, reaching an average of £8,460 in September – up 7.2% month-on-month and 13.6% year-on-year. As a result, the average used LCV… Continue reading BCA records strong LCV performance for September