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The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) is one of the UK’s largest, most influential trade associations, representing sectors ranging from R&D and manufacturing of cars, vans, trucks, buses, taxis and trailers; to tech, software, servicing and the supply chain. Our members include large multi-nationals. SMEs and start-ups, and SMMT’s remit is to support, safeguard and champion their businesses and competitiveness, promoting their interest to government, stakeholders and media in the UK and globally.
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Both home and overseas growth are critical for UK Automotive
The UK automotive sector’s potential to deliver regional and national growth hinges upon the ability to trade successfully – here in Britain and, as an export-led sector, in international markets where British-built products represent engineering excellence. SMMT has been working for many years to translate UK automotive expertise into new overseas opportunities, helping companies expand and diversify in new markets, secure potentially transformative new partnerships, and work with policymakers to overcome trade barriers.
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SMMT members are part of a powerful, united voice that is recognised and respected by policy makers in the UK, EU and beyond. They benefit from influential advocacy, the ability to inform policy and regulation, access to export advice and market-leading data and intelligence, as well as extensive business development and networking opportunities globally.
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