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SMMT Award for Automotive Innovation 2011

July 22nd, 2011

Are you at the forefront of automotive technology, developing tomorrow’s cutting-edge products today? SMMT is calling on all automotive innovators to finalise their entries for this year’s Award for Automotive Innovation, as there are just five weeks remaining before the entry deadline closes at midnight on 24 August 2011. Sponsored by GKN Driveline, the Award …more

Industry Forum is recruiting!

July 14th, 2011

We are currently seeking full-time employees and part-time associates for UK and worldwide work. As an organisation delivering business excellence across a diverse range of  sectors worldwide, we are continually looking for talented, self-motivated, inspirational people to join our team. Applications from people who can demonstrate the ability to work effectively and engage with employees …more

Technology Strategy Board releases its Concept to Commercialisation strategy 2011-2015

June 6th, 2011

The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has published a new strategy ‘Concept to Commercialisation’. This is the next step on from the first strategy ‘Connect and Catalyse’. It continues the TSB’s vision of the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) for the UK to be a global leader in innovation and a magnet for innovative businesses, where technology …more

SMMT IF Deliver VDA 6.3 seminar in Thailand

May 23rd, 2011

SMMT IF, in association with Quality Partner and TUV Nord delivered a seminar on the 14th May 2011 in Thailand to raise the awareness of VDA 6.3 Process Audit. The seminar, delivered by Paul Hardiman, was attended by over 60 delegates from companies in the automotive supply chain. The seminar received positive feedback and many …more

Industry Forum drives the flag with Toyota’s British built Auris Hybrid

May 5th, 2011

The SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) Industry Forum has replaced its fleet of Avensis saloons after five years use with six Auris Hybrids, built at Toyota’s manufacturing plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire. With combined CO2 emissions of 93g/km and a combined fuel consumption figure of 70.6 mpg, the Auris Hybrid makes environmental and economical …more