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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…

SMMT President Tony Walker, urges government not to undermine the industry’s hard-won competitiveness

Great British comedian, actress and writer Jennifer Saunders made a stylish entrance to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Annual Dinner this evening. Helping the Society celebrate its 101st Dinner, she arrived at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel in…

SMMT brings together automotive and business leaders from across the region for special automotive event in Bolton. Key agenda items include Brexit preparations and supply chain opportunities in the North West. Speakers from Bentley, Vauxhall and Cheshire and Warrington Local…

SMMT President Tony Walker to set out future challenges and opportunities for sector at 101st Annual Dinner. Comedian and actor Bill Bailey joins the event as celebrity guest speaker. Record attendance expected at key event in the automotive calendar. One…