UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output dips -5.2% in September to 11,352 units. Production for domestic market rises 10.3% while exports decline -15.1%. Overall year-to-date volumes remain up by a significant 11.4% at 85,540 units. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production dipped in September, down -5.2% year on year, according to the latest figures published today… Continue reading British CV production dips in September
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Britain’s carmakers deliver best September since 2020 but action needed to protect EV exports
UK car manufacturing grew 39.8% in September, the strongest month of growth in 2023, with 88,230 units leaving British factories. Rise in production driven by 32.2% exports uplift – with almost six in 10 going to the EU – while deliveries for the UK market surge by 65.9%. Electrified vehicle output rises by 41.5%, but… Continue reading Britain’s carmakers deliver best September since 2020 but action needed to protect EV exports
ACI and ACI Storico protagonists at “vintage cars and motorbikes”
26.10.2023 Sticchi Damiani: “The updating of the legislation on historic motoring cannot be postponed. We must distinguish truly historic cars from merely old ones.” The Automobile Club of Italy and ACI Storico are protagonists at “Auto e Moto d’Epoca”, scheduled from today until Sunday 29 October at the Bologna Fair. Visitors to the fair will… Continue reading ACI and ACI Storico protagonists at “vintage cars and motorbikes”
Industrial strategy of the Federal Minister of Economics: IG Metall is pushing for rapid implementation
Frankfurt am Main – IG Metall welcomes the clear vision of the industrial strategy presented by Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck to maintain Germany as a strong industrial location with its unique industrial value creation networks. At the same time, the union is calling for speed in implementation. “Time is running out. What Robert… Continue reading Industrial strategy of the Federal Minister of Economics: IG Metall is pushing for rapid implementation
IG Metall trade union conference demands social security promises from employers and politicians
Frankfurt am Main – With a view to economic change and upheaval, IG Metall is demanding a “new social security promise” from companies and politicians. At the IG Metall trade union conference in Frankfurt, the delegates decided on an extensive catalog of measures. Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil told the more than 400 IG Metall… Continue reading IG Metall trade union conference demands social security promises from employers and politicians
New members – October 2023
25 October 2023 #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 – October 2023
ACI, Euro NCAP: five stars for Chinese cars
25.10.2023 The 3 Chinese models BYD Seal, XPENG P7 and BYD Dolphin, totally electric, reach the maximum score. Mercedes E-Class and EQE earn a “very good” rating for their motorway driving assistance systems All three Chinese cars tested by Euro NCAP achieved five-star ratings, particularly in the adult and child protection areas in the event… Continue reading ACI, Euro NCAP: five stars for Chinese cars
Christiane Benner: With more co-determination in the company against de-industrialization
Frankfurt am Main – In the first speech after her election, the new first chairwoman of IG Metall, Christiane Benner, highlighted the opportunities of industrial change, reaffirmed IG Metall’s claim to shape the situation and held politicians accountable. She sharply criticized the behavior of some employers during the transformation. “Not everything stays the same as… Continue reading Christiane Benner: With more co-determination in the company against de-industrialization
IG Metall trade union conference elects new management team
Frankfurt am Main – The over 400 delegates to the 25th Ordinary Trade Union Congress of IG Metall reorganized the leadership of IG Metall on Monday. As the first woman in the union’s history, Christiane Benner (55) is the new first chairwoman. She received 96.4 percent of the votes. The new second chairman is Jürgen Kerner (54).… Continue reading IG Metall trade union conference elects new management team
IG Metall is setting the course for the future: for safe work, green industry and justice
Frankfurt am Main – Under the motto “Time for the Future”, IG Metall opened its 25th Ordinary Trade Union Congress in Frankfurt am Main. In the coming days, 421 elected delegates from across Germany will discuss and decide on the work program for the next four years. Tomorrow, Monday, the new leadership around Christiane Benner… Continue reading IG Metall is setting the course for the future: for safe work, green industry and justice