CAR dealers have welcomed findings of an in-depth study into what the future holds for the UK car industry.
The Government-supported New Automotive Innovation and Growth Team has just reported back, with a series of key findings for car dealers to assess.
Recommendations include:
• Forming joint industry-Government council
• Focus UK R&D on low-carbon vehicles
• Initiating better business support
• Increasing supply chain competitiveness
The NAIGT would also like to see a big UK pilot scheme for green cars get under way, suggesting Britain can be a world leader for such technology.
These findings have been welcomed by the SMMT. The car dealer body said it was keen to work more closely with the Government on developing findings within the report.
SMMT chief exec Paul Everitt said: ‘The automotive industry… must take the necessary steps to prepare itself for the opportunities that will emerge from future growth and an increasing demand for lower carbon vehicles.
‘The new spirit of collaboration emerging from the NAIGT’s recommendations has the potential to enhance the competitiveness of individual companies, and the attractiveness of the UK as a location for the global automotive industry.
He welcomed the new offer of closer contact with Government, adding that ‘I hope the government will work with SMMT to deliver the strategic vision set out in the report.’
DATED: 08.05.09
FEED: CDM
