Business Minister Shriti Vadera has launched an investigation into the UK’s automotive industry to examine issues of competitiveness and carbon emmissons.
The research, which will be carried out by industry experts led by Richard Parry-Jones, former Ford vice president, will examine – amongst other things - the business environment for Japanese automotive supply companies in the UK.
Speaking about the work, Ms Vadera commented : "The UK’s car industry is one of the most successful in the world, with a number of manufacturers currently enjoying record levels of production at their UK plants.
"But the industry, like many others, is facing a number of challenges as it moves into the next decade, particularly in terms of reducing emissions and tackling a continued rise in competition from low-cost countries such as China, India and Eastern Europe.
"We need to ensure our car industry can build on its existing strengths and remain competitive in an increasingly globalised world."
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Date Published: April 14, 2008
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