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The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) is one of the UK’s largest, most influential trade associations, representing sectors ranging from R&D and manufacturing of cars, vans, trucks, buses, taxis and trailers; to tech, software, servicing and the supply chain. Our members include large multi-nationals. SMEs and start-ups, and SMMT’s remit is to support, safeguard and champion their businesses and competitiveness, promoting their interest to government, stakeholders and media in the UK and globally.
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Building on Britain’s edge for innovation
The UK is one of the destinations of choice for leading automotive companies seeking a competitive edge through technological innovation thanks to our world-class R&D expertise and ecosystem – and it’s a global excellence on which we’re doubling down. Indeed, as SMMT’s latest report Driving Automotive Innovation: Insights From Industry published this week shows, the UK benefitted from a monumental £5 billion of automotive R&D investment during 2024, boosting our network of innovation with no fewer than 22 British auto R&D centres now driving the world’s future mobility.
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SMMT members are part of a powerful, united voice that is recognised and respected by policy makers in the UK, EU and beyond. They benefit from influential advocacy, the ability to inform policy and regulation, access to export advice and market-leading data and intelligence, as well as extensive business development and networking opportunities globally.
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