Articles tagged by the tag "Smmt"
Demand for used diesel cars grows in Britain amid market decline

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar18 May 2018

British motorists bought two million second-hand cars in the first quarter of 2018.

New car tech to create 320,000 UK jobs by 2030

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar18 May 2018

New tech will require more experts, but industry leaders warn of a growing skills shortage.

New WLTP emissions test: when it's in force and how it could affect your car

By Jim Holder, Autocar UK calendar17 Apr 2018

Overhauled economy and emissions tests are set to make their mark this autumn as car makers get to grips with tough ne...

UK road accidents down 10% in past five years thanks to new safety tech

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar24 Jan 2018

Nearly 70 percent of cars now come with automated safety features; these are predicted to save 2500 lives by 2025.

Brexit already damaging automotive industry, says UK auto body president

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar29 Nov 2017

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders president calls for quick action to secure tariff-free deal.

British government urged to put automotive industry at heart of Brexit agenda

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar31 Jul 2017

Post-Brexit tariffs and other trade barriers could add 10% to UK car servicing bills. SMMT calls on government to safe...

UK car industry: Govt to safeguard the future of the UK motor industry

By James Attwood, Autocar UK calendar20 Jun 2017

SMMT boss says automotive sector will suffer if Brexit occurs before ongoing trading relationship is finalised

16 carmakers in the UK come together to promote alternatively fuelled vehicles

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar25 Feb 2017

More alternatively fuelled vehicles available than ever before in the UK with 83 different models on the market, even ...

EU single market critical for UK car industry, says SMMT

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar18 Jan 2017

Theresa May’s announcement that Britain will leave the EU’s single market leaves the automotive sector looking for a d...

The story behind the UK’s first ‘Eco-Expressway’

autherAutocar Pro News Desk calendar27 Dec 2016

Nottingham will soon have UK's first ‘Eco-Expressway’. But what does the £6.1 million (Rs 51 crore) scheme mean for op...