http://www.kpmg.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/RSSFeeds&page=fd1dc395-096b-47b3-bbb6-1b0cdbfe4734&wp=d8121e85-48eb-42e4-9cde-4e72ef8793cbKPMG RSS, Automotive60http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/UK-auto-industry-continues-to-recover-as-the-rest-of-Europe-still-struggles-says-KPMG.aspxFigures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed that UK car output rose 16.6% in April 2013, reversing the decline experienced during the first quarter of 2013.Thu, 16 May 2013 08:54:35 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/High-discounts-drive-UK-car-boom-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, UK head of automotive at KPMG, comments on the car sales data released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)Tue, 07 May 2013 12:36:16 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Car-production-down-in-Q1-but-medium-term-forecast-remains-positive-says-KPMG.aspxFigures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed that car output fell 2% in Q1 2013, following a weaker than expected March where volumes fell 6%. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:30:19 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/European-car-sales-UK-only-bright-spot-in-Europe-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, UK Head of Automotive at KPMG comments on the figures released today by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ AssociationWed, 17 Apr 2013 14:08:17 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/SMMT-car-production-data-UK-car-industry-resilient-to-falling-European-demand.aspxJohn Leech, KPMG’s UK Head of Auto comments on the latest SMMT production figures released todayThu, 21 Mar 2013 09:53:54 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/SMMT-car-sales-data-UK-consumers-enticed-by-attractive-discounts-from-car-makers-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, UK Head of Automotive at KPMG, comments on the car sales data released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT):Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:21:43 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Resilient-UK-car-production-rises-despite-Eurozone-demand-collapse-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, UK Head of Automotive at KPMG comments on the January 2013 vehicle manufacturing data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders:Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:53:50 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Buoyant-new-car-market-poses-risks-for-used-car-retailers-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, UK head of automotive at KPMG, comments on the car sales data released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT):Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:16:45 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/UK-car-production-could-hit-2-million-mark-in-2016-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, UK Head of Automotive at KPMG comments on the 2012 vehicle manufacturing data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders:Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:54:39 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Automotive-sector-developing-into-twin-track-industry-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, KPMG’s UK Head of Automotive, comments on job creation at Jaguar Land Rover while Honda plans to make 800 redundanciesMon, 04 Feb 2013 13:55:51 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/automakers-shift-investment-back-to-petrol-engine-cars.aspxKPMG's Global Automotive Survey finds enthusiasm for electric cars wanes, with petrol engine cars and hybrids set to dominate over next decadeWed, 09 Jan 2013 09:31:47 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/global-automotive-executive-survey-2013.aspxKPMG’s Global Automotive Executive Survey 2013, warns of a big shift in the automotive landscape over the next 5 years.Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:37:22 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Automotive-sector-could-provide-a-clear-blueprint-for-a-national-industrial-policy-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, UK head of automotive at KPMG, comments on business opportunities in the UK automotive supply chain Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:50:47 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/BouncebackforUKcarindustryasproductionpicksup,saysKPMG.aspxJohn Leech, KPMG UK head of automotive, comments on The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) UK car production figures Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:41:27 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/DownturninUKmanufacturingdeepensbutglobalexportmarketsstillofferaglimmerofhope,saysKPMG.aspxStephen Cooper, KPMG’s UK head of manufacturing, comments on the Markit/CIPS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which fell for the second successive month to 47.5 in October:Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:27:49 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/capturing-opportunity.aspxThe report finds that Britain is rapidly becoming the destination of choice for global automotive investment. The UK’s position as an investment destination is expected to generate further opportunities for component suppliers.Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:44:11 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Europe-dragging-down-UK-car-sales-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, KPMG UK head of automotive, comments on The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) UK car production figures which fell 5.8% in September but remains up10.2% over the year-to-date:Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:08:51 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Pre-registration-bonuses-boost-car-sales.aspxJohn Leech, UK head of automotive at KPMG, comments on The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) car sales data released todayThu, 04 Oct 2012 11:57:03 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/UK-destination-of-choice-for-global-automotive-investment.aspxToday, industry body The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) launched a new report, compiled by KPMG, that sets out why the UK has become a destination of choice for global vehicle manufacturersWed, 24 Oct 2012 13:44:36 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/A-minor-trough-in-car-output-won’t-dent-business-confidence-and-growth-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, UK head of automotive at KPMG, comments on SMMT car production figures that fell in AugustMon, 04 Feb 2013 13:36:05 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Industrialpolicyheadingintherightdirectionbutdon’tforgetthedue-diligence,warnsKPMG.aspxStephen Cooper, UK head of manufacturing at KPMG, comments on today’s industrial strategy launched by the Government:Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:26:16 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Upward-movement-in-UK-manufacturing-output-unlikely-to-continue-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, UK Head of Automotive at KPMG, comments on the latest Markit/CIPS manufacturing PMI which rose to a four-month high of 49.5 in August from a downwardly revised 45.2 in July - a 3½-year lowTue, 04 Sep 2012 07:56:25 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Consumers-drive-recovery-in-the-automotive-sector.aspxSMMT new car registration figures announced today found that UK car sales rose by 9.3% in July 2012 compared to July 2011, which is the fifth consecutive month of year on year volume growthMon, 06 Aug 2012 11:40:55 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Supply-chain-risk-remains-key-focus-for-manufacturers.aspxOver a third (37 per cent) of manufacturers in Europe* are continuing to focus on the risk, reliability and flexibility in their supply chain – which remains one of their biggest challenges – according to KPMG’s 2012 Global Manufacturing OutlookThu, 07 Jun 2012 08:34:04 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/TheGrowthFactoryRobustindustrialpolicyneededtohelpUKmanufacturingsectorstayattheforefrontofinnovationandtobolsterUKeconomy,.aspxJohn Leech, UK head of automotive at KPMG, comments on ‘The Growth Factory’ proposal; a report which was published today and explores 30 ideas to re-balance our economy and create growth: Thu, 24 May 2012 14:55:47 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/UK-car-production-export-demand-bolstered-by-cost-competitiveness,-says-KPMG.aspxUK manufacturing continues to buck the economic trend as the SMMT figures for April show that there were 11.8 % more cars built in the UK so far this year than in the same period last yearThu, 17 May 2012 11:09:50 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/UK-new-car-sales-buck-the-trend,-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, UK head of KPMG’s automotive practice, comments on the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) car registration figures which show that new car registrations rose 3.3% in April to 142,322 units.Fri, 04 May 2012 09:06:26 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Despiterecessionaryfears,UKmanufacturingsectorsubduedbutnotlifeless,sayKPMG.aspxThe Markit/CIPS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 50.5 in April from a downwardly revised 51.9 in MarchTue, 01 May 2012 11:52:48 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Car-sector-buoyant-in-buyers’-market,-says-KPMG.aspxGraham Smith, global head of automotive and diversified industrials, comments on the SMMT car registration figures:Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:56:27 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/BritishManufacturingfaringwell.aspxThe Markit/CIPS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.1 in March from an upwardly revised 51.5 in February – hitting the highest level since May 2011. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:13:44 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Manufacturers finally get their act together as they learn valuable lesson in cash management, says KPMG survey.aspxManufacturers finally get their act together as they learn valuable lesson in cash management, says KPMG surveyMon, 02 Apr 2012 13:40:34 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Car-production-continues-to-lead-manufacturing-recovery-,-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, head of automotive at KPMG, comments on the SMMT car production figures:Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:28:23 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Flat-start-for-car-market-but-auto-industry-still-upbeat-about-future,-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, UK Head of Automotive at KPMG, comments on the SMMT new car registration figures for FebruaryTue, 06 Mar 2012 10:09:54 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/New-head-at-the-helm-of-KPMG’s-UK-Automotive-practice-firm-appoints-John-Leech.aspxKPMG has appointed John Leech as UK Head of its Automotive practiceTue, 21 Feb 2012 12:55:26 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Carmakers-to-lead-UK-economy-back-into-growth,-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, Partner in KPMG’s Automotive practice comments on the SMMT car production figuresThu, 16 Feb 2012 10:29:52 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/Who-is-in-data-driving-seat.aspxVehicle connectivity links the real with the virtual highway to offer a host of services including infotainment, safety, traffic management and remote diagnostics. In a market worth billions, customer ownership will be a key battleground.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:23:02 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Manufacturing-outlook-Eurozone-crisis-draining-business-confidence,-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, head of KPMG’s automotive practice comments on the monthly Markit/CIPS UK manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI). Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:19:28 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/New-car-production-up,-a-trend-set-to-continue-in-2012,-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, partner in KPMG’s Automotive practice, comments on the SMMT car production figures:Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:08:12 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/GlobalAutomotiveExecutiveSurvey2012.aspxDownload the 13th KPMG Global Automotive Executive SurveyMon, 06 Feb 2012 13:54:27 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/global-automotive-exec-survey.aspxGlobal car manufacturers and IT companies are realising the car’s potential as a gateway to the internet, according to KPMG’s 13th Global Automotive Executive SurveyThu, 05 Jan 2012 16:01:05 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Car-export-market-approaches-all-time-high,-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, partner in KPMG’s automotive practice comments on the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders car production figuresThu, 15 Dec 2011 15:17:23 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/New-car-sales-slow-down-but-dealers-remain-cautiously-optimistic,-says-KPMG.aspxJohn Leech, partner in KPMG’s automotive practice comments on November’s new car registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT): Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:50:13 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/global-export-markets-depress-uk-manufacturing.aspxJohn Leech, partner in KPMG’s automotive practice comments on the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data published todayThu, 01 Dec 2011 13:48:02 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Foreign-investment-to-create-local-jobs.aspxThe announcement of a £400m investment in an engine plant near Wolverhampton, which is projected to create over 750 new jobs, is a huge vote of confidence by Tata in the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:23:01 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/New-car-registration-numbers-a-welcome-cheer-to-fluctuating-motor-industry.aspx“The rise in new car sales of 7.3% to almost 60,000 units in August is a welcome cheer but it is September’s plate-change figures that are the health barometer of the new car market. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:49:34 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/New-carregistration-numbers-continue-downhill-but-overall-market-propped-up-by-export-demand-from-India-and-China.aspxEarlier forecasts that car sales would end this year down by around 5% are starting look optimistic with the latest monthly figures showing the market is down by 6.7% year-to-date. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:19:11 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-advises-Ford-Sollers-jv.aspxKPMG has acted as lead adviser to Ford Motor Company in its successful formation of a joint venture with Russian automobile company Sollers OJSCThu, 14 Jul 2011 11:46:08 GMT