automotive industry

IMI announces restructure to executive team

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced significant changes to its executive team as it transitions to meet the evolving automotive sector. The new team will deliver strategic […]

Auto industry attracts £20bn investment

The UK automotive industry has so far attracted approximately £20bn in private investment this year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). On top of industry’s backing […]

IMI welcomes government reshuffle

The Institute of the Motor Industry has welcomed the government reshuffle and is eager to share its insights with the relevant newly-appointed cabinet members. Hayley Pells, policy lead, said: “The […]

Automotive investment up 4%

Investment in automotive innovation has risen by nearly 4% to reach £1.48bn. This is according to analysis of new government statistics by leading global tax services and software provider, Ryan. […]

UK car parc on road to recovery

Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has found that the number of cars in use on UK roads in 2022 rose by 124,393 to 35,148,045. The overall […]

Government support critical to EV future in UK

Britain’s ability to compete as an electric vehicle (EV) production leader is at risk unless government responds urgently to increasingly fierce international competition. This is according to a new blueprint […]

NBRA to host aftermarket-focused webinars

The NBRA will host a series of six 45-minute webinars to highlight both the changes the industry has gone through over the last three years and the urgent need for […]

Commercial vehicle sales go cold in November

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by 22.2% in November, with 24,352 of the latest vans joining Britain’s roads. This is according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). While the scale […]

Cost-of-living crisis could ease chip demand

The semiconductor shortage could soon be a thing of the past, according to VCN Automotive. It believes the cost-of-living crisis means consumers are not upgrading their smartphones or investing in […]

Craig Kennedy shines at WorldSkills final

UK technicians enjoyed considerable success at the recent WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition for Car Painting, which took place in Denmark from 18-22 October. Supported by Glasurit, BASF’s premium paint […]