Frankfurt am Main – In view of the transformation in companies, IG Metall is calling for better prospects for severely disabled people. On the occasion of the International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3rd, the union criticizes the low status of these employees among companies and legislators. Hans-Jürgen Urban, managing board member: “Participation… Continue reading IG Metall: Every company must become barrier-free
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SMMT announces new President – Mick Flanagan, Vice President, Adient
The 83rd President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Mick Flanagan, Vice President for Volvo, JLR, Toyota, Nissan at Adient. Announced last night at SMMT’s 106th Annual Dinner, he will assume office from 1 January 2024, replacing Alison Jones, Senior Vice President Global Circular Economy at Stellantis, who steps down… Continue reading SMMT announces new President – Mick Flanagan, Vice President, Adient
UK Auto manufacturing charges up with £20bn investment boost in 2023
UK automotive manufacturing secures £20 billion in investment over the course of 2023 – more than in the previous seven years combined. Private sector commitments bolstered by government funding and as part of advanced manufacturing plan to ensure UK remains a global manufacturing, innovation and trade hub. Shift to zero emission cars, vans, trucks and… Continue reading UK Auto manufacturing charges up with £20bn investment boost in 2023
New members – November 2023
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
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
The challenge for safer, more efficient and green mobility requires a change of pace
The challenge for safer, more efficient and green mobility requires a change of pace 28.11.2023 At the Traffic and Circulation Conference, ACI presents the Caracciolo Foundation’s study on the car of tomorrow Accelerate the renewal of the fleet: in Italy almost 4 cars out of 10 (39%) are more than 15 years old; allow the… Continue reading The challenge for safer, more efficient and green mobility requires a change of pace
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
Sticchi Damiani: “sports tourism is synonymous with passion”.
Sticchi Damiani: “sports tourism is synonymous with passion”. 25.11.2023 The president of the ACI speaks at the International Tourism Forum “Tourism is a founding cornerstone of ACI, we have been promoting it for 118 years in all its forms, aiming, above all, at sport, at the rediscovery of the most hidden territories richest in tradition… Continue reading Sticchi Damiani: “sports tourism is synonymous with passion”.
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