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Three quarters of UK automotive firms warn of ‘no-deal’ Brexit catastrophe, finds new industry survey.
Half already hit by uncertainty, with one in five having lost business and a third cancelling or postponing UK investment decisions.
Impact on profitability, ability to win overseas business, investment in UK operations and workforce cuts cited as biggest ‘no deal’ concerns.
Withdrawal agreement offers breathing space to negotiate ambitious future relationship and frictionless trade – essential to safeguard UK automotive industry and jobs.

As threat of ‘no-deal’ continues, SMMT launches new Brexit Readiness Programme to help safeguard UK’s automotive supply chain as cliff-edge looms.
Initiative highlights contingency planning minefield, with changes to regulations, onerous customs processes, tariffs and restricted access to talent among complex challenges facing industry.
UK Automotive repeats call for orderly withdrawal and transition as risk to auto suppliers highlighted at SMMT Regional Forum Midlands.

Inaugural SMMT Automotive Quality Management Systems (AQMS) Conference to be held at the NEC, Birmingham, on 20 and 21 November 2018. Conference to cover key issues including new IATF 16949 certification, product safety and impact of Brexit on quality standards.…

Best of British companies to exhibit at largest international exhibition for the electric vehicle sector. UK pavilion to demonstrate British tech and innovation. Grant-funding available to help companies cover costs of attending an international trade show. Grant-funding available to help…

Comedian, writer and actress Katherine Ryan has been confirmed as the celebrity guest speaker for the 102nd Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Annual Dinner, to be held on Tuesday 27 November 2018 at Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Well…

Vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and technology innovators come together to discuss the future of the car and mobility at SMMT Open Forum – back for a third year at Automechanika Birmingham. Connected and autonomous technology, artificial intelligence, digital manufacturing and flexible…

BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Bosch, Ford and Toyota partner with SMMT for new Future Mobility Challenge to drive future automotive innovation. From connected cars to smart city solutions, new initiative seeks potential collaborations, investments or partnerships between innovative start-ups and…

Almost 9 in 10 (88%) British consumers say reduced or restricted services from CV-driven services would significantly affect their quality of life. New survey shows extent of British people’s reliance on CVs for their day-to-day lives, with 46% recognising they…

SMMT Regional Forum unites automotive business leaders from across the South West to discuss new opportunities for growth. Speakers from Honda; Ford; and Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership join more than 100 local businesses and government representatives. Thousands of…

The nationwide search is on for the UK Automotive industry’s most successful women, as nominations are launched on International Women’s Day. Now in its third year, Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry event seeks to recognise and celebrate…