SMMT

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2025 10-16 February TNB looks at some of the investments made by manufacturers in training, and talks to commercial vehicle apprentices starting out on their careers. million investment and signals a move away from the manufacturers previous training provider in Bristol to a more central location.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Form Manufacturing 52

SMMT

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market is growing back after three challenging years, with 4,932 new units registered in 2023, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 3 Based on ACEA 2023 new commercial vehicle registrations data. below 2019 levels.

Automotive 132

Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 132

SMMT

APRIL 17, 2025

We design and manufacture products to combat vehicle overloading, from static and dynamic axle weighbridges, to portable weigh pads and Axtec OnBoard – a vehicle-mounted solution which provides real-time information. What will Axtec have on its stand at this years Commercial Vehicle Show?

Compliance 52

Compliance Manufacturing 52

SMMT

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Manufacturing for domestic and overseas markets down -20.8% New analysis shows Auto remains UK’s largest exporter of manufactured products, with shipments of cars, vans and components worth almost £47bn. September car output falls -20.6% to 70,039 units as factories prepare for all-new electric models. against the same month last year.

Automotive 85

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing 85

SMMT

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

SMMT Charitable Trust Fund and partners launch Career Guide to mark Green Careers Week and showcase the breadth of new opportunities for school leavers to lead the mobility revolution. Half of automotive businesses concerned they cannot recruit staff, particularly in engineering, design and R&D.

Automotive 105

Automotive Prototype  Fit Manufacturing 105

SMMT

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Exciting new opportunities on offer, ranging from design engineers and EV technicians to specialists in batteries and vehicle software. Among the major automotive employers surveyed by SMMT, 2 apprenticeship numbers are set to increase by almost a sixth (16%). That growth builds on previous years, with a 40.8%

Automotive 90

Automotive Supply Chain Electronics Manufacturing 90

SMMT

MARCH 12, 2023

New blueprint highlights Britain’s electric vehicle investment advantages but warns of fierce competition as other countries boldly back their own industries. The strategy identifies investment, regulation and trade as the key pillars to anchor future vehicle production in Britain.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Automotive Electronics Manufacturing 98

E&T

JANUARY 13, 2023

It may still seem as if electric vehicles (EVs) have made little progress in the wider market, with reports showing only two models in the list of the UK’s top-selling cars for 2022. Due to the current cost of battery manufacturing, many EVs cost more than a comparable ICE vehicle.

Automotive 111

Automotive Agile manufacturing Supply Chain Manufacturing 111

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

SMMT to bring its largest overseas delegation to Automechanika Frankfurt since pandemic began. Automechanika Frankfurt 2022 today plays host to the largest UK aftermarket overseas trade mission since pre-pandemic 2019, with a dedicated UK Pavilion organised by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Automotive 82

Automotive Value chain Manufacturing Electronics 82

SMMT

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

90% of those who used it felt it benefitted the organisation, yet for 85% of them its biggest benefit is still in vehicle tracking. Too often fleet monitoring is reactive with the operator using data to find out whether the driver was at fault after an incident. First is the potential for data overload.

Manufacturing 72

Manufacturing 72

E&T

AUGUST 24, 2022

China is the world's leading market for electric vehicles, accounting for approximately 46 per cent of the global fleet, according to data from June this year, when 10 million highway-legal plug-in passenger cars were on Chinese roads.

Fit 75

Fit Manufacturing Automotive 75

SMMT

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Tell us about changes in the Bosch commercial vehicle division? To that end, the company will be reorganising its commercial vehicle business within the mobility business sector. Together, we want to get commercial vehicles on the road even more efficiently and safely. The system works both on freeways and in urban traffic.

Freight 52

Freight Logistics Electronics Supply Chain 52

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

SMMT‘s sold-out UK Pavilion features everything from world-class parts and innovative brake systems to small-volume electric vehicles and best-in-class remanufacturing. Show comes as firms seek new global opportunities to bolster domestic demand from Britain’s growing vehicle parc. 1 The UK’s £56.5 billion in gross value add (GVA).

Automotive 49

Automotive Freight Supply Chain Logistics 49

E&T

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Concepts for self-driving cars feature interiors that more closely resemble luxury private jets than vehicles from the past, with flexible interior layouts, swivel seats and big screens. Increasing adoption of electric vehicles is fuelling the transition to the high-tech in-car multimedia experience.

Automotive 85

Automotive Automation Function Electronics 85

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What services do you offer van/truck manufacturers in the area of autonomous commercial vehicles? BSI is working with industry and government in a number of ways to support the safe use of automated vehicles and help build trust in them so that society can realise the benefits of this important innovation.

Automotive 59

Automotive Freight Automation Manufacturing 59

SMMT

JANUARY 2, 2025

Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: CBMM Europe B.V – www.cbmm.com Global Manufacturing Supplies Ltd – www.gms-uk.com IRIS Automation Ltd – www.iris-auto.com K Hartwell Ltd – www.k-hartwell.com hartwell.com Toyota Tsusho U.K.

Automotive 40

Automotive Automation Manufacturing 40

SMMT

JULY 25, 2024

Moving over to operating practices and new technologies that reduce CO2 is a key part of vehicle fleet decarbonisation, but many organisations in the sector recognise that levels of training must increase to meet operational needs. Alongside the facility upgrades, the dealership is making substantial investments in technician training.

Logistics 59

Logistics Form Manufacturing 59

SMMT

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The UK has one of the most advanced and diverse automotive sectors in the world, home to well-known commercial vehicle brands, engineering excellence and a highly skilled and productive workforce. However, future growth will depend on attracting top talent to drive the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles.

Automotive 52

Automotive Prototype  Manufacturing 52

SMMT

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Last week SMMT data revealed that UK production of electrified vehicles reached record levels last year , with almost a third of all cars made either fully electric or hybrid and worth £10 billion in exports alone – success built on decades of inward investment.

Automotive 52

Automotive Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 52

SMMT

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Conti EfficientPro 5 is designed for trucks with both combustion engines as well as hybrid or purely electric drives. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), one in six new buses exceeding 3.5 For example, a fleet customer provides Continental with telematics data.

Fit 52

Fit Manufacturing 52

SMMT

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For many years, Britain’s commercial vehicle industry has been at the forefront of the development and operation of some of the most sophisticated technology supplied to the blue light sector. ” Also, Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, has unveiled a Mountain Rescue special edition of its MK_1 electric truck.

Automotive 59

Automotive Cargo Manufacturing 59

SMMT

JUNE 1, 2023

Last month, the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) increased the end-user limit for Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) applications by 50%, from 1,000 to 1,500 per financial year, with immediate effect and until further notice. tonnes gross vehicle weight or less currently stands at a maximum of £2,500.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

SMMT

JANUARY 6, 2023

The new year brings with it annual new car and van registration figures, and data for 2022 shows that the UK new car market fell -2.0% The uplift demonstrates manufacturers’ ongoing investment in new models and determination to prioritise deliveries of the latest zero emission models. last year to 1.61 million units.

Automotive 52

Automotive Manufacturing 52

SMMT

JULY 13, 2023

SMMT’s latest Sustainability Report shows that the UK automotive manufacturing sector shrunk its emissions to the lowest level on record last year, with emissions per vehicle made cut by -2.8% – while at the same time producing a record-high proportion of EVs.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Automotive Freight Benchmarking 52

SMMT

JUNE 15, 2023

Ford project will design and develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered version of the Ford Transit van, with the Ford Dagenham engine factory to be re-purposed for initial production of the vehicle. Project partners include Queens University Belfast, Grayson Thermal Systems, Hutchinson Engineering and Translink. Ford The FCVGEN2.0–Ford

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Fit Automotive Prototype  52

SMMT

APRIL 12, 2024

Britain’s biggest commercial vehicle show announces speakers for all-new The Road Ahead seminar programme with expert advice on fleet decarbonisation and more. Seminar programme will deliver insight while the Show showcases the products, with hundreds of leading manufacturers and suppliers all gathering under one roof.

Artificial Intelligence 45

Artificial Intelligence Freight Logistics Manufacturing 45

SMMT

JUNE 22, 2023

Recognising that their strengths were in delivering results for clients, Adam Blomerley was brought onboard as CEO and set about transforming QR_ from a provider of day-rate change management heads to a specialist product data management (PDM) consultancy. It then becomes a question of usefulness.

Product Data Management (PDM) 52

Product Data Management (PDM) Prototype  Bill of Materials Automotive 52

SMMT

JUNE 22, 2023

Recognising that their strengths were in delivering results for clients, Adam Blomerley was brought onboard as CEO and set about transforming QR_ from a provider of day-rate change management heads to a specialist product data management (PDM) consultancy. It then becomes a question of usefulness.

Product Data Management (PDM) 52

Product Data Management (PDM) Prototype  Bill of Materials Automotive 52

SMMT

JUNE 9, 2023

Some of the UK’s most advanced automotive companies will team up next week (11-14 June) at the 36th International Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (EVS36) in Sacramento, California to demonstrate how British innovation and engineering is driving one of the world’s most ambitious transport decarbonisation timelines.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Automotive Prototype  Electronics 40

SMMT

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Mounting solar panels on trucks, vans and trailers is one way transport firms can squeeze efficiencies from their vehicles and gain power from them with cleaner electricity. For example, Guernsey Post has now implemented solar on its larger vehicles – three 8.5 tonne Fuso Canter trucks, a 7.5 tonne Iveco Eurocargo and a 3.5

Fit 52

Fit Prototype  Logistics Manufacturing 52

SMMT

JANUARY 18, 2024

With fossil fuels being phased out of the commercial vehicle industry over the coming years, hydrogen power is seen as one of the possible new clean energy sources that could take their place. Trucks will be provided by multiple manufacturers and initial hauliers include established companies such as EV Cargo and FSEW.

Logistics 52

Logistics Cargo Freight Sourcing 52

SMMT

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Transport firms looking to decarbonise their operations are increasingly taking advantage of the growing range of renewable refrigeration products provided by unit manufacturers, vehicle makers and trailer builders. Carrier Transicold’s Eco-Drive power module uses a hydraulic pump connected to the truck engine’s power take-off.

Cargo 52

Cargo Electronics Energy Optimization Logistics 52

SMMT

MAY 25, 2023

The project is led by Fusion Processing in collaboration with Stagecoach, Transport Scotland, Alexander Dennis, Edinburgh Napier University and Bristol Robotics Laboratory, showcasing Britain’s world-leading skills and collaboration in the latest vehicle technology.

Automation 52

Automation Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics 52

SMMT

MARCH 2, 2023

Cameras featuring artificial intelligence technology are becoming increasingly available in the marketplace, giving operators the opportunity to improve the safety of their drivers and vehicles, as well as save time and money. Accora, the medical seating and bed manufacturer, is using the technology across its fleet of vans.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Electronics Logistics Fit 52

SMMT

JULY 26, 2023

With trucks weighing in at more than five tonnes and with engines producing in excess of 1000bhp, the British Truck Racing Championship is one of the largest sized motorsport categories in the UK – and is growing in popularity with ever more teams and spectators turning out on race day.

Compliance 52

Compliance Fit Manufacturing 52

SMMT

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As the 18th largest economy in the world and top state for new and expanding companies, Illinois is a global powerhouse and a leading state in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry. Lion Electric, a Canadian based manufacturer of electric buses chose Joliet, Illinois for their first U.S.

Assembly Line 40

Assembly Line Benchmarking Manufacturing 40

SMMT

OCTOBER 3, 2022

With its geographical location, manufacturing power, young and dynamic population and logistics infrastructure, Türkiye is at the heart of industrial production in the region. And, global companies are using Türkiye as an R&D, manufacturing, export, and management hub.

Logistics 52

Logistics Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing 52