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Press Releases – Environmental impact of car production strongly reduced over last decade

Brussels, 12 July 2018 – The latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that auto makers have significantly reduced the environmental impact of manufacturing over the last decade, even though the number of cars produced increased from 11.9 million in 2013 to 17 million in 2017. The new figures, recently published in… Continue reading Press Releases – Environmental impact of car production strongly reduced over last decade

Press Releases – CO2 car and van targets: industry reacts to European Parliament votes

Brussels, 10 July 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) takes note of the outcomes of today’s European Parliament votes on post-2020 CO2 targets for cars and vans in the TRAN and ITRE Committees, and will now make a further assessment of the details. Generally speaking, Europe’s car manufacturers remain extremely concerned about the… Continue reading Press Releases – CO2 car and van targets: industry reacts to European Parliament votes

SMMT urges government to back new-tech diesel, as uncertainty continues to impact new car market

UK new car market declines by moderate -3.5% to 234,945 registrations. Strong growth for petrols and plug-ins can’t offset heavy diesel declines, with demand down -28.2% as buyers hesitate. Year-to-date market falls -6.3%, with 1.3 million new cars joining UK roads in first six months. SMMT calls for technology neutral strategy giving motorists confidence to… Continue reading SMMT urges government to back new-tech diesel, as uncertainty continues to impact new car market

UK CV manufacturing remains stable in April as exports drive output

28 June 2018 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK commercial vehicle manufacturing holds steady in May, declining -0.6%. Overseas demand drives production, up 11.6%, while home demand falls -21.9%. Year-to-date production remains down -8.4% with 33,384 CVs produced so far this year. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing remained stable in May 2018, falling just -0.6%, according… Continue reading UK CV manufacturing remains stable in April as exports drive output

News – Cutting CO2 emissions from vans: A whole different world

Next month, on Tuesday 10 July to be precise, the European Parliament’s Committees on industry (ITRE) and transport (TRAN), will each cast key votes on the European Commission’s proposal for future CO2 targets for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, the latter better known as vans or LCVs. While the Commission’s proposal for post-2021 CO2… Continue reading News – Cutting CO2 emissions from vans: A whole different world

Diesel affair burdened car dealers

19.06.2018 Ι The diesel affair hits workers in car dealerships and car repair shops twice as hard. They sell fewer cars and diesel car owners like to let their frustration on them. Employees in the automotive industry are increasingly suffering from the consequences of the diesel affair. “What is still earned in service, is lost… Continue reading Diesel affair burdened car dealers