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Britain’s carmakers deliver best September since 2020 but action needed to protect EV exports

SMMT

UK car manufacturing grew 39.8% UK car manufacturing rose by 39.8% in September with 88,230 vehicles leaving British factory lines – 25,105 more than the same month last year, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Rise in production driven by 32.2%

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UK automotive manufacturing carbon footprint falls to lowest ever level

SMMT

The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by -11.2% in 2021 compared with the previous year to reach its lowest level since records began, according to new research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). less than their 2020 equivalents. Average vehicle CO 2 emissions meanwhile, were -11.2%

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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

Robotics Business Review

based Figure AI signed an agreement with BMW Manufacturing to test its 01 humanoid at the car maker’s plant in Spartanburg, S.C. BMW Manufacturing employs 11,000 people at its 8 million-sq.-ft. BMW said its Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S., Sunnyvale, Calif.-based

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Research Reports Reveal IoT Cyber Risks Plus Value of Manufacturing

Gary Mintchell

One report is on the value of manufacturing to the world’s economy. Cyberattack Risks to IP Rich Data Double as Manufacturing IoT Connections Grow at a CAGR of 53% by 2026 Intellectual Property (IP) theft, including industrial trade secrets, is one of the costliest security breaches costing the U.S.

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SMMT International Automotive Summit: Manifesto for growth

SMMT

With countries around the world accelerating their efforts to attract international investment in advanced manufacturing, Britain’s automotive sector has called on all political parties to back the UK by committing to five key pledges as part of a dedicated industrial strategy.

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Wood Automotive Group welcome Rory and Cailean Wood

Canadian Manufacturing

Cailean Wood Vice-president Sales and Marketing Wood Automotive Group (CNW Group/Wood Automotive Group). CALGARY — The Wood Automotive Group has named Rory Wood as vice-president of parts and services, and Cailean Wood has been named vice-president of sales and marketing.

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Global Automotive Telematics Market to Surge at an 18% CAGR

MEM

According to a recent report by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the automotive telematics industry will expand at an astounding 18% CAGR between 2022 and 2032. The global automotive industry contracted by 16% in 2020, but growth for telematics remained resilient. Key Takeaways from Market Study.