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
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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
Car registrations in Europe – December 2023
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 18 January 2024 Data reference period: December 2023 Analysis of car registrations in the European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, fuel, brand and group. Download attachment: mercatoeu_65a8f1be61fd9.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: sales, Europe, cars, registrations, 2023, December… Continue reading Car registrations in Europe – December 2023
Commercial vehicle registrations – December 2023
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 15 January 2024 Data reference period: December 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_65a4dfbd47d1b.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: Italy, commercial vehicles, registrations,… Continue reading Commercial vehicle registrations – December 2023
SALES OF CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN DECEMBER 2023
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