British CV production falls -21.6% to 6,491 units after 11 months of consecutive growth in 2022, excluding December, and strong January performance. Export volumes drop by -18.6%, while output for the UK declines by -24.7% as supply chain constraints affect output. Production output rises 4.3% in year to date thanks to best January performance since… Continue reading UK commercial vehicle output falters in February
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Welcome rise for UK car production
British car manufacturing output rises 13.1% in February to 69,707 units. Volumes up for both home and overseas markets but exports drive overall uplift. Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle output surges again, up 72.2%, accounting for two in five cars produced in the month. New SMMT member survey finds nine in 10 firms… Continue reading Welcome rise for UK car production
ACI: tunnel safety, 595 accidents with 18 dead and 901 injured in 2021
30.03.2023 Sticchi Damiani: “Care must be increased in tunnels because rescue operations are much more complex. Furthermore, more information on the state of the roads is needed, more investments for safety and regulatory simplification”. Road accidents in tunnels, although numerically lower than those that occur outdoors, have the highest mortality rate. In fact, the danger… Continue reading ACI: tunnel safety, 595 accidents with 18 dead and 901 injured in 2021
Record in the wage dispute in the textile and clothing industry: more than 20,000 employees
Frankfurt am Main – Before the fourth collective bargaining session this Friday, workers in the west German textile and clothing industry are increasing the pressure on employers with massive warning strikes: To date, more than 20,000 employees have taken part in warning strikes, rallies and actions – more than ever before in collective bargaining disputes… Continue reading Record in the wage dispute in the textile and clothing industry: more than 20,000 employees
Auto suppliers: IG Metall works councils warn of relocations
Hanover – IG Metall is calling on companies and politicians to create future prospects, especially for employees in the supplier industry. “The level of indifference and irresponsibility towards the home location has reached a new level,” declared 220 works council members at the IG Metall supplier conference in Hanover. Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG… Continue reading Auto suppliers: IG Metall works councils warn of relocations
ACI-ETSC: road safety of motorized two-wheeled vehicles
29.03.2023 Making ABS braking systems mandatory for all two-wheeled vehicles up to 125cc. Minimum 16 years and practical test to drive mopeds Italy: over 10 million motorized two-wheelers Deaths: 762 in 2021, 94% male and mostly young The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), based on the results of the new report on the state of… Continue reading ACI-ETSC: road safety of motorized two-wheeled vehicles
New members – March 2023
27 March 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 – March 2023
February 2023 new car pre-registration figures
24 March 2023 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the February 2023 release Go to Source
Climate change and trade: IG Metall for “New Deal” against burdens
Frankfurt am Main – In view of the discussions about heat pumps and gas heating, IG Metall is calling for more commitment to the energy transition. Ralf Kutzner, executive board member of IG Metall: “A lack of understanding in politics and companies undermines acceptance of the climate goals in society. If politicians decide on binding… Continue reading Climate change and trade: IG Metall for “New Deal” against burdens
Downgraded 2023 forecast
120,000 new passenger cars and 25,000 new vans is the Bilimportørenes Landsforening’s new 2023 forecast after the board on 22 March discussed the total market and powertrain mix after a steep start to the year. – The market is characterized by a large degree of uncertainty and it is therefore more demanding than normal to… Continue reading Downgraded 2023 forecast