British commercial vehicle production rises 4.0% to 125,649 units in best year since 2008. Exports drive growth, up 6.6% to 82,097 units as output for UK market dips -0.8%. Sector calls for fast tracked industrial and trade strategies to keep UK manufacturing globally competitive. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 4.0% in 2024, with… Continue reading Exports push CV production to best performance in 16 years
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Vehicle production dips amid EV transformation and intense market pressure
British vehicle production slips -11.8% to 905,233 units in 2024, with cars down to 779,584, as industry continues transformation to EV production. 4.0% growth in commercial vehicle production fails to offset -13.9% decline in car output. Potential to surpass one million cars and light vans in 2028 if markets improve and model launches stay on… Continue reading Vehicle production dips amid EV transformation and intense market pressure
No more excuses against financed care insurance
The new report of the health economist Prof. Dr. Rothang for performance and financing the long-term care insurance comments Hans-Jürgen Urban, social board of IG Metall January 29, 202529. 1. 2025 Hans-Jürgen Urban, social board of IG Metall: “The burdens for those in need of care and their relatives are enormous. Monthly invoices of over… Continue reading No more excuses against financed care insurance
New Members – January
27 January 2025 #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 – January
IG Metall demands job offensive from companies and politics against dein industrialization
Frankfurt am Main – In the year of the Bundestag election, IG Metall calls up employers and the future federal government to secure industrial workplaces with public and private investments. “Our resistance to de -industrialization will be loud. Our commitment to new and sustainable jobs will be determined, ”said Christiane Benner, first chairman of IG… Continue reading IG Metall demands job offensive from companies and politics against dein industrialization
December 2024 new car pre-registration figures
24 January 2025 #Pre-Registration SMMT released figures for December’s pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in December 2024 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the December 2024 release Go to Source
For affordable electricity: the state must take over power grids
Frankfurt – IG Metall is in favor of the state taking over the supra-regional power grids and driving forward the urgently needed expansion of the grids on its own. Otherwise, electricity costs threaten to rise immeasurably – with fatal consequences for private consumers, jobs in industry and the success of the energy transition. “All of… Continue reading For affordable electricity: the state must take over power grids
Car registrations in Europe – December 2024
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 21 January 2025 Data reference period: December 2024 Analysis of car registrations in the European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, fuel, brand and group. Download attachment: European Tables December 2024_678fb4d8f11bb.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: sales, Europe, cars,… Continue reading Car registrations in Europe – December 2024
IG Metall is demanding 6.5 percent more for industrial workers in textiles and clothing
Frankfurt am Main – 6.5 percent more money in one year: With this demand, IG Metall is starting the collective bargaining round in the West German textile and clothing industry. In addition, employees with a monthly income of less than 3,000 euros should receive disproportionate relief with at least 200 euros more. The IG Metall… Continue reading IG Metall is demanding 6.5 percent more for industrial workers in textiles and clothing
Requirements for the next government: IG Metall board discusses with the parties’ top candidates
Frankfurt – IG Metall continues to put pressure on policies that ensure good work, a strong economy and social security. Almost five weeks before the federal election, the board of IG Metall explained the union’s demands in a direct conversation with the top candidates Olaf Scholz (SPD), Friedrich Merz (CDU), Robert Habeck (Alliance 90/The Greens)… Continue reading Requirements for the next government: IG Metall board discusses with the parties’ top candidates