Reports Archive

SMMT produces an annual new car CO2 report which details the car market by tailpipe CO2 performance. The reports were first published in 2001 and demonstrate the SMMT’s desire to be transparent about the industry’s environmental performance. The data is…

The European Commission (EC) have this week issued a proposed roadmap titled “Regulations and Standards for the Electrification of Cars”. Click view details for a summary or click download to download this document for more information. EC Roadmap – Regulations…

This independent report seeks to examine the United Kingdom automotive industry systematically. It has been written at a time of unprecedented change in the global automotive industry. History may well record more changes over the next couple of years than…

The New Automotive and Innovation Growth Team (NAIGT) recently published its final report on the state of automotive manufacturing in the UK. This independent report represents a fundamental review of the industry. It clearly lists the challenges we face and…

An independent report commissioned by SMMT which assesses the state of the UK supply chain and outlines the opportunities for UK-based suppliers following interviews with BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan and Toyota. UK automotive supply chain…

This is the consultation response submitted by SMMT on 2 August 2010 in response to TfL’s ‘Public congestion charge consultation’ regarding the consultation on changes to the London Congestion Charge. SMMTs response to TFL congestion charge changes

SMMT has published its ‘Report on the current situation and future direction of electric vehicle charger standardisation’. The report is an international overview of the progress currently being made towards standardising the charging equipment for pure-electric and plug-in hybrid electric…

Baker Tilly summary – The standard rate of VAT is due to change to 20% with effect from 4 January 2011, download this document for more information. SMMT transactions spanning change in VAT Rate (2011)

SMMT is urging government to recognise the importance of R&D investment in driving economic growth, calling for measures to incentivise funding and build a more balanced economy. The call comes as a new report, published by the Centre for Economics…

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader’s (SMMT) eleventh annual sustainability report reveals that UK manufacturing has made significant progress in cutting CO2 emissions, waste and energy use despite the challenges of the recent economic crisis. The report highlights progress…