11 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: BMW’s landmark announcement is yet another vote of confidence in UK automotive manufacturing. Not only does it secure the long-term future of the home of one of the world’s most iconic brands, it also demonstrates once again our capabilities in electric vehicle production. British automotive… Continue reading SMMT statement – BMW group announcement on MINI plant Oxford
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Industrial Vehicle Registrations – July/August 2023
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 11 September 2023 Data reference period: July 2023 / August 2023 UNRAE communicates the estimate of registrations of industrial vehicles (with a total mass greater than 3.5t) Download attachment: Industrial Vehicles July-August 2023_64fedc696c876.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: industrial vehicles, registrations,… Continue reading Industrial Vehicle Registrations – July/August 2023
SMMT statement on Stellantis announcement at Ellesmere Port
07 September 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, A milestone for UK automotive manufacturing today with the start of production at Ellesmere Port, which becomes the first all-electric vehicle production plant in the UK. Electrifying British automotive manufacturing will help deliver jobs, growth and net zero and shows we are globally competitive.… Continue reading SMMT statement on Stellantis announcement at Ellesmere Port
Tourism: green light for Italian Motor Week, showcase of Made in Italy motoring
Tourism: green light for Italian Motor Week, showcase of Made in Italy motoring 07.09.2023 The green light is about to go off for Italian Motor Week, an event organized by ‘Città dei Motori’, the Anci network that associates forty ‘Made in Italy’ municipalities in the sector. More than a hundred events organized throughout Italy from… Continue reading Tourism: green light for Italian Motor Week, showcase of Made in Italy motoring
Accelerated planning and approval procedures would be a free investment package
In a joint letter to the leaders of the SPD, FDP, Bündnis’90/Die Grünen and CDU/CSU parliamentary groups, the Federation of German Industries (BDI) and IG Metall called for the necessary investment wave for trigger the transformation. “The climate-neutral transformation must pick up much more speed,” write Jörg Hofmann, 1st Chairman of IG Metall and Prof.… Continue reading Accelerated planning and approval procedures would be a free investment package
Five Euro NCAP stars for Lexus RZ
07.09.2023 The Lexus RZ, the brand’s first all-electric executive model, wins five stars – the maximum score – in thelatest series of Euro NCAP crash tests. Equipped with the latest anti-collision systems and numerous active safety innovations, the RZ has demonstrated good crash protection for occupants of different ages, heights and sizes, and is the… Continue reading Five Euro NCAP stars for Lexus RZ
Automotive Council announces new industry leadership
The Automotive Council has today announced the appointment of two industry heavyweights to spur innovation, competitiveness and growth in the UK’s critical automotive sector. Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO, Bentley Motors, is appointed Industry co-Chair, while Arun Srinivasan, Head of Bosch Mobility in the UK, takes on the role of Industry Deputy co-Chair of the… Continue reading Automotive Council announces new industry leadership
Strengthen steel industry, industrial electricity price must come!
Duisburg – The second chairwoman of IG Metall, Christiane Benner, visited thyssenkrupp Steel today, Tuesday. During a factory tour and in conversation with trainees from thyssenkrupp Steel, she got a precise picture of the transformational development of the site. Benner was enthusiastic about the commitment of the employees, at their workplace and in the fight… Continue reading Strengthen steel industry, industrial electricity price must come!
ACI: the second-hand market grew in August but radiation is once again slowing down
ACI: the second-hand market grew in August but radiation is once again slowing down 06.09.2023 Growing market in August for second-hand cars. Transfers of ownership of four-wheelers net of mini-transfers (temporary transfers in the name of the dealer pending resale to the end customer) accounted for an increase of 5.7% compared to August 2022. For… Continue reading ACI: the second-hand market grew in August but radiation is once again slowing down
UK van market continues growth in August
Eighth consecutive month of growth for UK van market in August, up 5.0% to 16,303 units. Battery electric van demand continues to rise, up 6.9% in the month to 1,122 units. Registrations year-to-date hit 213,219 as sector’s recovery gathers pace. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new light… Continue reading UK van market continues growth in August