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New car market ends five months of decline ahead of plate change

SMMT

Despite the growth, August volumes were still the weakest for the month, bar 2021, since 2013 as supply chain pressures continued to constrain the market. Registrations August 2013 – 65,937. 1 Large fleet registrations fell by -1.6%, although this was offset by a 3.2% increase in deliveries to private consumers.

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SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes recognised for services to the UK automotive industry

SMMT

Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the automotive industry in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

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Celebrating a decade of additive manufacturing excellence

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Markforged story began in 2013 with years of research and development, culminating in a milestone achievement in 2014 when the company unveiled the world’s first 3D printer capable of printing in continuous carbon fibre. This is just one of the reasons we regard our 3D printers as an important part of our supply chain.”

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EVs energise the market but we need to drive long term growth

SMMT

As supply chain shortages begin to ease, albeit erratically, growth was driven by registrations from large fleets, and of battery and hybrid electric vehicles, signposting concerted recovery in the months ahead.

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Automation, Electrification, and Connectivity: The Auto Industry in the ITC

Foley

Automakers and their suppliers have long been participants in unfair trade investigations before the International Trade Commission (“ITC”), but the scope and subject matter of automotive-related investigations is evolving. This is particularly evident in recent ITC investigations involving semiconductor chips. 337-TA-928.

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October optimism for new car market as recovery set to continue in 2023

SMMT

Less positive were the monthly results for the light commercial vehicle sector, where deliveries fell after a brief rebound in September, marking the lowest October for the UK’s van market since 2013. In good news, however, electric van registrations saw a 52.5%

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Canadian Commercial Corporation announces $418M contract with Colombia for GDLS-Canada LAVs

Canadian Manufacturing

It employs approximately 1,750 people and supports 9,300 direct and indirect jobs through its supply chain. In 2013, CCC signed a similar G2G contract worth $65 million with the Colombian Ministry of National Defense for LAVs manufactured by GDLS-Canada.