Automotive Blog

Connected and automated vehicle (CAVs) technologies present significant and potentially transformational opportunities – for society and the individual. It promises safer roads and less congestion, as well as greener and more accessible transport. Find out how standards are helping drive progress in connected and autonomous vehicle (CAVs) technology.

The automotive industry is undergoing significant development work to develop new high-volume composite components. Find out which standards automotive manufacturers can use to drive innovation and bring advanced products to market, and why the UK needs to develop a standards strategy for the uptake of light-weight materials by the transport industry.

There is no doubt that the Coronavirus pandemic, and consequently the unprecedented closure of manufacturing plants across the world, has had a far-reaching impact on the global automotive economy. As lockdown restrictions begin to be tentatively eased throughout May and June, assembly plants and supply chain manufacturers are starting to reopen and rebuild their operations across the globe.