17 November 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, Today’s announcement is an unequivocal vote of confidence in the UK’s critical automotive industry. Coming on the back of almost £20 billion committed by the sector in next generation plants and technologies this year alone, it is indicative of the scale of… Continue reading SMMT statement on £4.5bn investment in UK strategic manufacturing
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Britain’s best summer for bus and coach fleet renewal since 2019
UK operator demand for new buses, coaches and minibuses more than doubles in Q3 2023, up 130.6%, with 1,739 vehicles joining Britain’s road transport network. Second successive quarter of growth with rising uptake of double and single deckers, up 214.4% and 46.3% respectively, but demand is driven by minibus registrations, up 156.3%. As ridership levels… Continue reading Britain’s best summer for bus and coach fleet renewal since 2019
Record zero emission truck uptake as HGV market grows for sixth quarter running
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rise by 14.9% to 11,531 units in the third quarter of 2023 as pre-pandemic levels of fleet renewal continue. Strong demand for rigid and articulated trucks, up 13.9% and 16.1% respectively. Zero emission trucks record biggest market share of 2023 – but uptake must be accelerated if the sector’s… Continue reading Record zero emission truck uptake as HGV market grows for sixth quarter running
ACI-ISTAT estimates on road accidents in the first half of 2023
11.16.2023 Accidents 79,124 (-1%), deaths 1,384 (-2.5%), injuries 106,493 (-0.9%) The ACI-ISTAT estimates – relating to the first six months of 2023 – highlight, compared to the same period of 2022, a very limited decrease in the number of road accidents with injuries to people (79,124; -1.0%) and injuries (106,493 ; -0.9%), and a more… Continue reading ACI-ISTAT estimates on road accidents in the first half of 2023
IG Metall is calling for a day of action for bridge electricity prices
Frankfurt am Main – The board of IG Metall has spoken out in favor of a day of action per bridge electricity price. On November 24th, thousands of employees will hold public demonstrations at various locations nationwide to demand temporary relief from electricity prices for energy-intensive industries. IG Metall is convinced that there is no… Continue reading IG Metall is calling for a day of action for bridge electricity prices
The UK must harness the power of advanced manufacturing
Download Advanced Manufacturing: Powering the UK Economy UK advanced manufacturing can support sustainable regional and national economic growth, but this requires long-term political vision and commitment, according to the leaders of the UK’s five most successful manufacturing sectors. With a general election coming up, a coalition of the UK’s leading advanced manufacturing sectors, the Manufacturing… Continue reading The UK must harness the power of advanced manufacturing
Commercial vehicle registrations – October 2023
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 14 November 2023 Data reference period: October 2023 UNRAE communicates the estimate of registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with gross vehicle weight up to 3.5 t) Download attachment: Estimate trucks and structure_6553209229ace.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: Italy, commercial vehicles, registrations,… Continue reading Commercial vehicle registrations – October 2023
The National Audit Office criticizes the support system for electric commercial vehicles: Say yes to SV’s amendment proposal for increased support
Yesterday, the National Audit Office strongly criticized the current support schemes for electric goods vehicles and trucks that do not work. On the same day, SV proposes to change the support schemes in its alternative state budget for 2024. – I would like to give SV praise for a constructive proposal on a major problem.… Continue reading The National Audit Office criticizes the support system for electric commercial vehicles: Say yes to SV’s amendment proposal for increased support
SMMT statement on UK Mexico tariff extension
10 November 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: We welcome this pragmatic decision as it avoids duty liabilities from June 2024 which, given the long standing and productive relationship between the UK and Mexican automotive industries, would have undermined our mutual trade. Mexico is among the top 10 global markets for UK car… Continue reading SMMT statement on UK Mexico tariff extension
Industrial Vehicle Registrations – October 2023
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 10 November 2023 Data reference period: October 2023 UNRAE communicates the estimate of registrations of industrial vehicles (with a total mass greater than 3.5t) Download attachment: Industrial Vehicles October 2023_654de21bbe38e.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: industrial vehicles, registrations, 2023, October Go… Continue reading Industrial Vehicle Registrations – October 2023