Paul Heard Appointed CEO Of SMMT Industry Forum
Heard, who was formerly president of automotive Tier 1 supplier Futaba UK for many years, takes over from Dr. Chris Owen.
SMMT: US Demand For British Cars Grows
Nearly 110,000 U.K.-built cars crossed the Atlantic in the first six months of 2018.
Automechanika Brand to Hold 9 Shows in 2022
Across the globe, Automechanika has four events scheduled for June and five more before the end of the year.
IDTechEx: What Sells Electric Cars?
A long-range battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sells for 60% of its original price, but a short range one retrieves only 20%.
EU Automotive Leaders Unite To Say ‘No’ To ‘No Deal’ Brexit
Europe’s leading automotive representatives warn of catastrophic consequences of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
UK Vehicle Production Falls 20% In First 6 Months
New data reveals £330 million ($367 million US) cost of EU departure mitigation measures, underscoring the need for a Brexit deal.
HORIBA’s Dr. George Gillespie Appointed President Of The Society Of Motor Manufacturers And Traders
SMMT is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the U.K. and represents more than 800 automotive companies. Widely regarded as the voice of the U.K. motor industry, SMMT supports the interests of the industry at home and abroad, promoting a united position to government, stakeholders and the media.
McLaren CEO Calls For New ‘Weight Race’ To Help Britain Lead Lightweight Technology Development
Mike Flewitt, CEO of McLaren Automotive, said industry and government need to work hand-in-hand to develop the synergies between future powertrain development and the clever use of lighter materials that will help save weight.
New Report Shows The Heavy Impact Brexit Could Have On UK Auto Industry
SMMT’s 2018 U.K. Automotive Sustainability Report shows that the manufacturing sector turned over a record £82 billion (approximately $108 billion USD) in 2017, marking an eighth consecutive year of growth.
American Motorists Increase Demand For British-Built Cars, With Exports Up By 7 Percent In 2017
Export demand from 160 markets worldwide now represents 79.9 percent of all U.K. car output – the highest proportion for five years.
