International Update

June continued to be a busy month for SMMT’s International team. We hosted a delegation of companies from Catalonia and introduced them to a number of UK companies interested in finding out more about this critical automotive region of Spain.…

SMMT’s International team travelled to Thailand with the UK delegation for Future Mobility Asia, followed closely by a visit to Lithuania for the first ever Baltic Automotive Industry Forum conference. Given the global connectedness of our industry, both events centred…

May sees the return of Future Mobility Asia in Bangkok, with SMMT organising the UK pavilion for a second time, with a larger group of eight exhibitors exploring opportunities in this fast developing and vibrant region. Next month we will…

The SMMT international team have been busy planning activities for the year starting with our next UK delegation to Future Mobility Asia in Thailand in May. SMMT attended for the first time last year and is pleased to be able…

Africa’s auto sector With a large overall market, and several well developed manufacturing centres including South Africa, Morocco and Egypt, Africa’s automotive profile is on the rise. According to the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), in 2022 the market…

A Triumph of Global Collaboration in the Post-Pandemic Era Overseas visits are invaluable in helping companies identify and meet new trade partners. As India stands on the cusp of a revolution in electric mobility, the Symposium on International Automotive Technology…

In this edition, SMMT International looks at both Europe and Asia and the opportunities for businesses with innovative technologies in the automotive supply chain. We have some great events planned to help you explore new export markets, showcase your brand…

Ghana:  Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) and Automotive Investor Mission 5 – 8 December, Accra, Ghana Supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Ghana JET is organising an automotive mission to Ghana in December. The programme includes business…

The State of Illinois is leading the charge for electrification in the U.S. As the 18th largest economy in the world and top state for new and expanding companies, Illinois is a global powerhouse and a leading state in the…

In this edition, SMMT International looks at both Europe and Asia and the opportunities for businesses with innovative technologies in the automotive supply chain. We have some great events planned to help you explore new export markets, showcase your brand…