SMMT

APRIL 5, 2023

As a result, the first quarter of 2023 is the strongest since 2019, with just under half a million new cars joining the road. on Q1 2019. With eight consecutive months of growth, the automotive industry is recovering, bucking wider trends and supporting economic growth. March 2019: 458,054 units 2. Notes to editors 1.

Supply Chain 143

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 143

SMMT

APRIL 25, 2024

on pre-pandemic 2019 volumes, with demand driven by overseas orders. This means reducing energy costs, upskilling our workforce and maintaining free and fair trade deals, the result of which will allow us to attract further investment to improve productivity and decarbonise automotive manufacturing and its supply chain.

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Product Record Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

down on pre-pandemic 2019. on last year at 983,099 units – more than a third (-35.3%) lower than during the first eight months of pre-pandemic 2019 – demonstrating the scale of the challenge ahead in terms of recovery. Registrations Jan-Aug 2019 – 1,519,016. UK new car registrations stabilise, up 1.2%

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

off 2019’s total of 134,669 units and -52.8% Getting the sector back on track in 2023 is a priority, given the jobs, exports and economic contribution the automotive industry sustains. Although positive, with production for both home and overseas markets up 12.5% respectively, October’s performance was still -48.4%

Supply Chain 144

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 144

SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2023

up on 2019’s pre-Covid 7,363 units. of all exports headed into the EU, reinforcing the need for tariff free automotive trade across the Channel. above the same period in 2019 and representing the best first nine months since 2011. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production dipped in September, down -5.2% to 85,540 units – 61.1%

Automotive 135

Automotive Manufacturing 135

SMMT

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The growth delivered the best total for November since 2019, 1 with manufacturers continuing efforts to fulfil orders amid erratic global components supply. below 2019 levels and, while further recovery is anticipated in 2023, global and domestic economic challenges mean that the market will remain below pre-pandemic levels.

Automotive 145

Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

AUGUST 30, 2023

lower than pre-pandemic July 2019. If we are to attract further investment and produce the next generation of zero emission models and technologies, we need a coherent strategy that builds on our strengths and supports all aspects of advanced automotive manufacturing. UK car production surged in July, rising 31.6%

Automotive 144

Automotive Manufacturing 144

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The automotive sector is committed to Net Zero but the diminishing time threatens the ability of the market to move. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, With the automotive industry beginning a second year of growth, recovery is underway with EVs energising the market. Hybrid volumes remained relatively stable with a 6.8%

Automotive 145

Automotive Manufacturing 145

Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Ontario government is supporting 26 small and medium-sized automotive parts suppliers with an investment of $3.5 million through the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP), an initiative to support local manufacturers and expand Ontario’s end-to-end automotive supply chain. The suppliers are investing almost $9.6

Manufacturing 102

Manufacturing Automotive Supply Chain 102

SMMT

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the eighth month of growth this year, 91,512 units left factory gates marking the best October performance since 2019. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, These figures, coming on the back of a series of significant investment announcements, signpost a bright 2024 for the UK automotive sector. to 751,422 units.

Automotive 145

Automotive Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 145

SMMT

JULY 4, 2024

in June to reach 179,263 units – and breaks million motors mark at the half year point for first time since 2019. With the UK heading to the polls today, the automotive industry calls on the next government to provide greater support to the consumer on the journey to zero emission mobility. New car market grows 1.1%

Automotive 110

Automotive Manufacturing 110

SMMT

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

to 8,740 units, marking best October since 2019 and 10th consecutive month of growth this year. Output in October was the highest for the month since 2019, as production volumes increased to round off 10 consecutive months of growth this year. 1 October 2019: 9,087 units. UK CV production rises 10.7% Notes to editors.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 105

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 28, 2024

In short: Refit will support customers and ABB’s leadership in growing US robotics segments, including Packaging & Logistics, Food & Beverage, Construction, Lifesciences & Healthcare and Automotive electric vehicle production New factory serves as US hub, developing and manufacturing AI-enabled technology to help businesses respond to labor (..)

Robotics 130

Robotics Robotics Logistics Beverage 130

SMMT

JULY 5, 2024

When the automotive sector succeeds, so does Britain. Automotive’s role as a driving force for economic growth is clear: our businesses employ 800,000 people in well paid and rewarding jobs across the country, we remain Britain’s largest export sector and we are essential to the nation’s decarbonisation goals.

Automotive 106

Automotive Automation Manufacturing 106

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Since 2019, BSI, in its role as the UK National Standards Body, has been working closely with industry, supported by the UK Government Centre for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CCAV), to develop a programme of standards to support safe trialling and development of self-driving, or automated, vehicles.

Automotive 59

Automotive Freight Automation Manufacturing 59

SMMT

JANUARY 25, 2023

off the 1,303,135 cars made in 2019 pre-pandemic, equivalent to a loss of more than half a million cars. These manufacturers play an important role in the development of advanced automotive technologies such as light-weighting and electrification which, in turn, can help advance wider industry. million to £1.3 drop in exports.

Automotive 143

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing 143

SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2022

from the 120,729 cars built in the same month in pre-Covid 2019. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, Billions of pounds and thousands of jobs are dependent on the automotive sector and, increasingly, on electrified vehicle production. UK car manufacturing output declined by -6.0% This September, exports declined -7.4%

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

JULY 27, 2023

up on pre-pandemic 2019 volumes, with growth driven by overseas demand, exports of the latest British-built CVs rising 26.7% UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 16.0% 1 First half year production was 67.0% compared to the same period last year, at 37,803 units. to 20,872 units.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 98

SMMT

DECEMBER 19, 2024

to 734,562 units 108,787 fewer than the same period in 2023 and almost half a million short of 2019 volumes. to 734,562 units 108,787 fewer than the same period in 2023 and almost half a million short of 2019 volumes. In the year to date, UK car output has fallen by -12.9% In the year to date, UK car output has fallen by -12.9%

Manufacturing 72

Manufacturing Supply Chain Automotive Advanced manufacturing 72

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

January 2024: BMW announces that it will test Figure 01 at an automotive plant. In January 2024, BMW began testing a Figure robot at its automotive factory in Spartanburg, S.C. ” Back in 2019, OpenAI demonstrated impressive in-hand manipulation skills with the ability to solve a Rubik’s cube using neural networks.

Robotics 136

Robotics Robotics Prototype  3D printing 136

SMMT

JANUARY 5, 2023

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The automotive market remains adrift of its pre-pandemic performance but could well buck wider economic trends by delivering significant growth in 2023. 1 2019 new car registrations: 2,311,140. 1 2019 new car registrations: 2,311,140. million new car registrations in 2023, worth around £8.4

Supply Chain 143

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 143

E&T

MAY 17, 2023

Malicious cyber-attacks on vehicles and/or the automotive ecosystem can have disastrous outcomes affecting not just the public image of automakers and OEMs, but also having a direct impact on human lives, infrastructure, and other aspects. Warships could be taken over and used to attack or ambush unsuspecting entities.

Automotive 132

Automotive Function Manufacturing Automation 132

AU Manufacturing

JUNE 14, 2023

Melbourne automotive manufacturer Premcar has opened its newest vehicle assembly factory to meet the increasing demand for new-vehicle manufacturing from global automakers and authorised new-car importers. The latest Engineering and Production Centre of Premcar began operations in July 2019.

Manufacturing 81

Manufacturing Automotive 81

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 17, 2024

Powertrain diversification, connected cars, and new mobility models will further impact market dynamics By Ingrid Schumann, Industry Analyst – Mobility In March this year, leading automaker Stellantis announced the “largest investment in the history of the Brazilian and South American automotive industry.”

Automotive 52

Automotive Form Manufacturing 52

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Inbolt’s customers also include Ford, Whirlpool, Thyssenkrupp Automotive, and Atlas Copco. The company was founded in 2019 after completing a four-month pre-accelerator program at the University of California, Berkeley. Inbolt ready to open U.S. office Inbolt’s Series A funding followed a €3 million ($3.3

Robotics 113

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Automotive 113

Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2024

Kyle Vogt, then president and CTO of Cruise, delivered a Robotics Summit & Expo keynote in 2019. In 2019, he was a keynote speaker at the Robotics Summit & Expo. Source: WTWH Media Kyle Vogt, the co-founder and former CEO of autonomous vehicle developer Cruise LLC, has launched a new startup: The Bot Company.

Robotics 112

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Automotive 112

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Groupe FIVA, international engineering services company acquired Cadgile in November 2018 and soon after, in July 2019 Kadego Engineering. One of South Australia’s leading end-to-end engineering firm Kadego-Cadgile will operate under a new global company and brand name – Ekium.

Beverage 98

Beverage Prototype  Aerospace Automotive 98

Foley

APRIL 11, 2023

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.

Automation 75

Automation Automotive Electronics Supply Chain 75

Plastics News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Westmeath-based Mergon will employ 150 at the new site, which will focus on production for automotive and industrial markets, officials said in a news release. That deal was the first for Mergon since London-based private equity firm Elysian Capital purchased a stake in the company in 2019. In March, Mergon acquired Weltonhurst Ltd. ,

Manufacturing 81

Manufacturing Automotive 81

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 10, 2022

After a subdued, pandemic-affected 2020, the global automotive aftermarket bounced back in 2021. Firstly, after a significant drop in annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) due to pandemic-related disruptions in 2020, VMT bounced back in the second half of 2021, with most markets recording VMT close to 2019 levels. over 2021-2022.

Automotive 52

Automotive Value chain Supply Chain Form 52

SMMT

DECEMBER 22, 2023

up on 2019’s pre-pandemic level with output responding to demand from export markets, up 18.3% 4 Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, UK CV production is on track to record its best year in more than a decade, testament to the competitiveness of automotive manufacturing in this country. 1 The November total is 51.1%

Supply Chain 80

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 80

SMMT

AUGUST 31, 2023

To secure ongoing success, Britain urgently needs a green automotive transformation strategy that shores up skills, delivers cheaper energy and attracts investment. Notes to editors 1 Jan-July 2019 CV production: 40,184 The post UK CV production hits July eight year high appeared first on SMMT.

Supply Chain 90

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 90

Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

.” Customers continue validating autonomous yard trucks With more than $250 million in equity capital raised to date, Outrider said it is working closely with customers to grow its service across industries such as package shipping, retail and e-commerce, consumer packaged goods, and automotive.

Logistics 107

Logistics Supply Chain Freight Automotive 107

SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2023

on pre-pandemic 2019. An urgent and sensible resolution is needed – and a three-year delay would provide automotive sectors across Europe with more time to scale up their battery gigafactory capacity, while strengthening their green supply chains. That’s the best monthly performance of 2023, up 61.1% This September, there was a 10.3%

Supply Chain 89

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 89

Plastics News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Major end markets for Aurora include siding, deck and rail, window and door, recreational, automotive, wire and cable, battery and footwear. in early 2019. In addition to Streetsboro, Aurora has manufacturing plants in North Carolina, Quebec, Massachusetts and Texas. earlier this year.

Automotive 111

Automotive Manufacturing 111

E&T

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In 2019, the EU introduced new rules for electric automotives that meant all new cars would need to be capable of making artificial noise under certain conditions in order to improve safety. The trials in different countries will ensure international relevance with the aim of creating a global standard for an e-scooter sound.

Fit 100

Fit Automotive 100

SMMT

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

million cars and light vans made in 2019 pre-Covid. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, These are deeply concerning times for the automotive industry, with massive investments in plants and new zero emission products under intense pressure. 1 With weak new car markets in the UK and EU, the latter up just 0.7%

Automotive 85

Automotive Manufacturing 85