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UK engine production declines -22.7% in March

28 April 2022 #UK Manufacturing March engine output declines -22.7%, to 152,250 units. Production for UK and overseas markets falls -27.2% and -19.0% respectively in the month. 411,273 engines built in first quarter, down -23.2% on Q1 2021. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, While the automotive industry is resilient, the global shortage of semiconductors,… Continue reading UK engine production declines -22.7% in March

Commercial vehicle production accelerates as March output surpasses pre-pandemic levels

28 April 2022 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing British CV production rises 57.0% in the first quarter of 2022. Q1 production for domestic and overseas markets grows by 42.6% and 70.5% respectively. Last month marks best March since 2011 with output up 64.3% to 10,130 units. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 57.0% in the first… Continue reading Commercial vehicle production accelerates as March output surpasses pre-pandemic levels

Global supply challenges wipe 100,000 cars from UK automotive output in first quarter

UK car production falls -32.4% in first quarter, a decline of 99,211 units on pandemic-affected Q1 2021. Output for March drops -33.4% to 76,900 units, as 4.3% rise in production for the UK fails to offset -41.4% exports decline. As manufacturing costs soar, sector calls for measures to shore up UK’s global competitiveness and secure… Continue reading Global supply challenges wipe 100,000 cars from UK automotive output in first quarter

90th anniversary of the meeting between Gabriele D’Annunzio and Tazio Nuvolari

04.28.2022 Capozza (ACI): The “Vate” gave the “Flying Mantuan” a small golden turtle: “To the fastest man in the world, the slowest animal” Celebrate the ninetieth anniversary of the legendary meeting, which took place on April 28, 1932, between the poet Gabriele D’Annunzio, one of the leading exponents of European decadence, and the flying Mantovano… Continue reading 90th anniversary of the meeting between Gabriele D’Annunzio and Tazio Nuvolari

Sticchi Damiani: “Autonomous driving is around the corner. We cannot be caught unprepared”

Sticchi Damiani: “Autonomous driving is around the corner. We cannot be caught unprepared” 04.28.2022 The effectiveness of the theoretical-practical methodology developed by ACI Ready2Go for the PAsCAL Project has been confirmed “Often, the future scares us just because we don’t know it. And this is also what is happening with autonomous driving “. This is… Continue reading Sticchi Damiani: “Autonomous driving is around the corner. We cannot be caught unprepared”

Successful climate change requires efficient craftsmanship

Berlin, April 27, 2022 – The shortage of skilled workers and the workload in the trades threaten a successful climate and energy transition. The trade union IG Metall and the central associations of the heating, sanitary and air conditioning trades, the electrical and information technology trades, the metal trades and the carpentry and carpentry trades… Continue reading Successful climate change requires efficient craftsmanship

New members – April 2022

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. Legal helpline SMMT advisors provide assistance with disputes, contracts, employment issues, health and safety matters and much more. Developing… Continue reading New members – April 2022

SMMT statement in response to bi-annual MOT proposals

27 April 2022 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive said: The industry shares the widespread concern over rising prices and the squeeze on household incomes. Safety, however, must always come first and, whilst today’s vehicles are more reliable than ever, regular MOTs ensure safety-critical components such as brakes and tyres which wear out as… Continue reading SMMT statement in response to bi-annual MOT proposals

ACI: “CityTrips” arrives, the app that integrates public and shared transport

04/27/2022 Sticchi Damiani (ACI): “Integrating public transport and sharing services is the only way to more efficient, economical, safe and clean urban mobility” “Integrating public transport and sharing services – using a private car only when strictly necessary and thus rediscovering the pleasure of driving – is the only real way towards more efficient, cheaper,… Continue reading ACI: “CityTrips” arrives, the app that integrates public and shared transport