CEO Update

As automotive manufacturers across the UK set about retooling their factories to build a new generation of electrified models, it’s encouraging to see the tough job of turning last year’s massive investment announcements into reality is underway. With some production…

With the King’s Speech having outlined a new parliamentary agenda until 2029, we now look forward to working with government to deliver its ambitions for green economic and industrial growth. As global competition for automotive investment intensifies and decarbonisation becomes…

The massive investments announced in the past year to drive the UK auto sector’s zero emission transformation have given us fresh momentum – and they are just the latest chapter in a success story spanning more than a quarter century.…

When the automotive sector succeeds, so does Britain. So as SMMT congratulates the Labour Party on its election victory, we look forward to working with the new government to implement its proposals which come at a pivotal moment for our…

If the UK is serious about growth, the automotive sector can be the driving force so this week’s 16th SMMT International Automotive Summit sent that message loud and clear. SMMT’s Vision 2035 plan, launched at the event, sets out the…

There could be few more timely SMMT International Automotive Summits than this year’s iteration, as the UK industry’s flagship event focussed on global competitiveness comes little more than a week before Britain goes to the polls. With the formation of…

With all major UK political parties now having set out their stall for the general election in three weeks’ time, whoever forms the next government must find a long-term strategy that supports our world leading automotive manufacturing base and vibrant…

The first TV leaders’ debate dominated front pages this week and, with the general election now less than a month away, focus is inevitably on the policies all political parties are putting forward. What is not up for debate is…

A major transition in the UK’s automotive factories is underway with manufacturers retooling to build the very latest and greenest models. New SMMT figures published this week reflect that journey, with an expected downturn in output volumes as production lines are repurposed…

With the country set for the twists and turns of a long-awaited election, planning for a sustainable and competitive future, one in which the UK can lead, must be a top priority for any incoming government. A thriving automotive industry…