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

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Best first half to a year since 2011 as CV output increases 16.0% 11,748 units were produced in June, up 23.0%, and it also marks the best first half year for UK van production since 2011, as supply chain constraints continue to ease. in best first half since 2011 appeared first on SMMT. to 58,675 units. to 20,872 units.

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UK Automotive launches Career Guide to attract the brightest and best to deliver Net Zero

SMMT

Half of automotive businesses concerned they cannot recruit staff, particularly in engineering, design and R&D. The results come as a new automotive Career Guide is launched to attract top talent to help drive the transition to zero emission vehicles.

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British CV production dips in September

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11,352 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolled out of factory gates, with the fall set against a particularly strong September last year, which was the best since 2011. of all exports headed into the EU, reinforcing the need for tariff free automotive trade across the Channel. up on 2019’s pre-Covid 7,363 units.

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Skills set: encouraging fresh talent into the automotive sector

SMMT

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. Click to access The-Automotive-Industry-Careers-Guide.pdf. To download the guide, click here.

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ARS Automation designs compact FlexiBowl 200 to handle small parts

Robotics Business Review

It added that the feeder should prove useful for manufacturers in industries where both precision and space are at a premium, such as automotive, electronics, medical devices, and consumer goods. The FlexiBowl family of parts feeders now includes the 200.

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UK CV production hits July eight year high

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on the same period in 2022, with 67,528 units produced so far, continuing the sector’s best year for output since 2011. To secure ongoing success, Britain urgently needs a green automotive transformation strategy that shores up skills, delivers cheaper energy and attracts investment.

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Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, auto industry urges

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Industry urges government to get behind £67 billion automotive sector and pitch positively to the world to win green growth, jobs and prosperity. Sector sets out Green Automotive Transformation Strategy in response to global competition for EV production.