New analysis shows a new business lead was created every seven seconds at 2023’s CV Show – with the UK’s biggest road transport event set to generate thousands more in 2024. Some 300 exhibitors, from OEMs and suppliers to services and solutions providers, expected to attract 15,000 visitors to the NEC Birmingham on 23-25 April.… Continue reading New business lead generated every seven seconds at CV Show
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New members – January 2024
25 January 2024 #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 2024
Exports drive CV production in best year since 2010
UK commercial vehicle production rises 18.5% to 120,357 units in best year since 2010. Growth in both export and domestic markets, up 25.8% and 7.4% respectively in 2023. December closes off positive 12 months, with output up 80.3% to 8,490 units. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased by 18.5% in 2023 with 120,357 vans, trucks,… Continue reading Exports drive CV production in best year since 2010
SMMT statement on CE recognition
25 January 2024 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive Recognising CE marking indefinitely is very welcome and a common sense decision that will benefit the motorist and the competitiveness of the UK automotive industry. It means that thousands of aftermarket and supply chain businesses can continue to source vital automotive parts without unnecessary… Continue reading SMMT statement on CE recognition
SMMT statement on MOT consultation
25 January 2024 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: Government and the automotive industry have worked together to ensure the UK has some of the world’s safest roads. The decision to retain the existing MOT system is the right one, helping maintain this proud record and giving drivers confidence in car and… Continue reading SMMT statement on MOT consultation
UK Auto makes one million vehicles and welcomes £23.7 billion investment boost
UK vehicle production tops one million units, up 17.0% in best year since 2019. 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles made, with record electrified model output. £23.7 billion of private and public investment commitments announced in 2023. UK must now ramp up EV supply chain and deliver return on investments. UK vehicle production hit 1,025,474… Continue reading UK Auto makes one million vehicles and welcomes £23.7 billion investment boost
Investment offensive against disillusionment with politics and for democracy
Frankfurt am Main – IG Metall calls on companies and politicians to consistently make the industry climate-neutral and thus strengthen good work in Germany for the future. “We now need a clear commitment from all sides to preserve and socially-ecologically transform Germany as an industrial location – with actions, not words,” says Christiane Benner, First… Continue reading Investment offensive against disillusionment with politics and for democracy
ACI: Euro NCAP takes stock of the activity carried out in 2023
01.24.2024 In the “Year in Numbers” study all the numbers from last year: 18 tests, over 80% of the models achieved the maximum score of five stars, no vehicle had a rating lower than four stars In terms of safety testing by Euro NCAP, 2023 has seen very important changes: from revisions to the protocols,… Continue reading ACI: Euro NCAP takes stock of the activity carried out in 2023
– We need a good plan for Norway
It is absolutely right to set ambitious targets for reducing CO2 emissions, but then we have to have incentives and infrastructure that make it possible to reach them, the industry believes. Through a political agreement, the EU Council and the EU Parliament agree on new, ambitious emission targets for buses and trucks. In short, emissions… Continue reading – We need a good plan for Norway
More motorists go green but grey is still the colour of choice
Grey is Britain’s most popular new car colour for the sixth consecutive year, topping half a million registrations. Black and white complete trio of best-selling colours, marking sixth year of an identical monochrome podium. Green cars reach highest share of market since 2004. Cream, pink and maroon are Britain’s rarest colours, comprising just 0.03% of… Continue reading More motorists go green but grey is still the colour of choice