Automotive reports

The UK is one of the destinations of choice for leading automotive companies seeking a competitive edge through technological innovation thanks to our world-class R&D expertise and ecosystem – and it’s a global excellence on which we’re doubling down. Indeed, as SMMT’s latest report Driving Automotive Innovation: Insights From Industry published this week shows, the UK benefitted from a monumental £5 billion of automotive R&D investment during 2024, boosting our network of innovation with no fewer than 22 British auto R&D centres now driving the world’s future mobility.