UK engine production falls -2.7% in April

26 May 2022 #UK Manufacturing April engine output falls -2.7%, with 126,082 units built. Production for UK and overseas markets declines -1.3% and -3.9% respectively. 537,355 engines produced this year, down -19.2% on same period in 2021. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, Another month of decline in UK engine output is disappointing but not… Continue reading UK engine production falls -2.7% in April

New members – May 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. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate opportunities by matching buyers to… Continue reading New members – May 2022

Strong start to the year continues for UK CV production

26 May 2022 #UK Manufacturing British CV production rises 27.6% in best performing April since 2016. Output grows 58.0% for export markets but declines by -1.0% for domestic. The proportion of CVs built for export during the month increases to 59.9%. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production rose by 27.6% in April, the fourth consecutive month… Continue reading Strong start to the year continues for UK CV production

Global pressures hold back April car production

UK car production falls -11.3% in April with 60,554 units leaving factory gates. Decline driven by multiple factors, including chip shortage, model and structural changes. Sector calls for renewed policy focus on industrial and market competitiveness. UK car production fell -11.3% in April with 60,554 units rolling off factory lines, according to the latest figures… Continue reading Global pressures hold back April car production

ACI: presented the Rally Italia Sardegna 2022

26.05.2022 The race is divided into 1,303.38 km, 21 special stages, between the provinces of Sassari and Olbia Tempio. Departure from Olbia on Thursday 2 June and finish on 5 June under the Bastioni di Alghero. The President of the Automobile Club of Italy Angelo Sticchi Damiani underlined the effective partnership with the Sardinia Region… Continue reading ACI: presented the Rally Italia Sardegna 2022

“Emotions to generate change”

26.05.2022 Photographic exhibition to celebrate the seven years of the encyclical “laudato si ‘” MOBILITY AND ENVIRONMENT: STICCHI DAMIANI (ACI): FROM TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION A FUNDAMENTAL CONTRIBUTION BUT GREENER AND SAFER MOBILITY IS ABOVE ALL CULTURAL QUESTION FUSCO (CARACCIOLO FOUNDATION): ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION AND ELECTRIFICATION ARE RATIONAL AND INCLUSIVE, ASSESS THE IMPACT ON INDUSTRY, EMPLOYMENT, DEPRESSED AREAS,… Continue reading “Emotions to generate change”

Industry calls for chargepoint ‘van plan’ to switch owners to electric

New research shows 57% of van owners anxious about going electric over fears they won’t be able to find a charging point when they need it. More than a third of all new van models now available with a plug, but only one in 20 buyers has switched to a battery powered van in 2022.… Continue reading Industry calls for chargepoint ‘van plan’ to switch owners to electric