SMMT joins M5 to produce ‘manifesto for growth’
The automotive industry has joined forces with the four other main manufacturing sectors in the UK to produce a report highlighting what is necessary for sustained growth. The SMMT has […]
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Ben celebrates National Careers Week
Automotive industry charity Ben is marking National Careers Week by promoting its support for those who are job hunting or looking to progress in their career. It is able to […]
Revised date confirmed for IAEA 90th Anniversary Event
Tickets are now available for the IAEA 90th Anniversary Event. The conference will take place on the revised date of 20 May, at Stratford Manor in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The May date means […]
UK’s car parts capital revealed
Britain’s car DIY capital has been revealed, with Bangor in North Wales the town with the highest share of car parts buyers. eBay compared the number of buyers for car […]
Digital skills in short supply
A lack of digital skills could hamper the automotive industry’s ambitions around autonomy and connectivity. Key players such as Volkswagen and Volvo have stated their intention to become software companies […]
Get active with new Ben challenge
Automotive charity Ben is launching a new active challenge, Move4Ben, intended to raise money for the charity and help people improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Starting on 1 June, […]
The Taipei International Automobile & Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show
The Taipei International Automobile & Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show physical event will take place between 14-17 April, providing an avenue for global exhibitors to expand their business. Among the […]
UK spends £21.1 billion on servicing and repair
UK motorists spend a collective £21.1 billion a year on servicing and repair, according to a new report published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The […]
Partnership pushes technical boundaries
AkzoNobel has signed an extension to its agreement with McLaren Automotive which will see the company continue to provide high-performance coatings, working as a technical partner. The two parties – […]
Supply chain is top worry for manufacturers
Manufacturers cite the risk of supply chain disruption as being their greatest cause of concern, according to recent research by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) and the business standards company, […]
CO2 emissions continue downward trend
According to the figures published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) yesterday, in 2014 average new car emissions were 123.4g CO2/km compared to 186g CO2/km in 1995 – a 33.7% […]
Surge in British-sourced components
British cars are being made with more British-sourced components as the UK automotive industry’s renaissance continues apace, new research reveals today. Figures from a new Automotive Council report show that […]
