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Best first quarter for CV production since 2008 despite March drop

SMMT

British CV production records best Q1 since 2008, rising by 27.4% in the first quarter of 2024, the best Q1 performance since 2008, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). to 32,626 units. Export volumes grow 57.9% Growth in January and February followed by -19.2%

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Fronius Invites You to the 7th International Automotive Conference

MEM

Experts from the world of joining technology for the automotive industry will come together between May 10–11, 2023, at Fronius’ headquarters in Sattledt, Austria. Sustainability and digitalisation are the key topics of this year’s international automotive conference. The automotive industry is a key industry for us.

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UK CV production grows 16.0% in best first half since 2011

SMMT

Best June since 2008 up, 23.0%, and rounds off third consecutive month of growth. Best first half to a year since 2011 as CV output increases 16.0% to 58,675 units. Latest independent outlook expects light CV production to grow 44.0% this year to 114,500 units. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 16.0% to 20,872 units.

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Back our five pledges and secure £106 billion EV prize

SMMT

This week’s International Automotive Summit provided the perfect, high profile platform to launch our “ Manifesto 2030: Automotive growth for a zero-emission future ”. We now eagerly await the government’s response and its strategy to secure the future of advanced manufacturing. The foundations of the sector are strong.

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CentraTEQ to Showcase Wide Range of Vibration & Environmental Test Systems at Battery Tech Expo 24

i4.0 today

These offerings cater to various industries, including automotive, electronics, and aerospace, ensuring robust testing solutions tailored to diverse needs. Established in 2008, CentraTEQ has garnered a reputation for providing comprehensive Environmental Test Systems from leading global manufacturers.

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Businesses that integrate robots see profits fall in the short term, study finds

E&T

Industry’s widespread use of robots began in the 1980s, especially in sectors where they can carry out physically demanding, repetitive tasks, such as automotive assembly. It’s interesting that a tool meant to increase productivity had the opposite effect, at least at first.

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Honda of Canada Mfg. marks 10 million vehicles made and counting

Canadian Manufacturing

HCM) celebrated a milestone in automotive manufacturing, celebrating the building of their 10 millionth vehicle to come off the production lines in Alliston, Ontario, a 2023 Honda CR-V Touring Hybrid. 1989 – Mr. Honda visits HCM and tours the plant on his way to be inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Detroit.