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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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New data published by SMMT this week shows a -14.3% decline in vehicle manufacturing in November which, while disappointing, is unsurprising given it continues trends seen across the year. With car factories retooling to produce EVs, volumes gradually normalising after a cyber incident and the consolidation of the UK’s volume van production from two plants into one, the challenges have been obvious but industry can be more optimistic about a return to growth in 2026.
Vehicle output down in November as next gen EV production poised to begin
SMMT statement on South Korea free trade deal
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