Reports and Publications

23 July 2012 #Funding and support

Version 8 of the SMMT Funding, Finance and Support document is available for download here. Updates include additional four schemes, two scheme withdrawls and a number of content updates to ensure information remains relevant and up to date.

11 July 2012 #Reports Archive

SMMT has launched a report that demonstrates the value of the UK’s unique low volume car manufacturing industry, highlighting some of the challenges these companies face and, importantly, the opportunities for growth that can be achieved with industry, government and other stakeholders working together to support a world-renowned British success story.

03 July 2012 #Environment

SMMT’s 13th Sustainability Report reflects more clearly than ever the progress UK automotive is making towards its long-term environmental commitment, driven by sustained investment in resource efficiency and the development of low and ultra-low carbon products.


Building on an initial scoping study completed in December 2011 that outlined the main financial and growth constraints affecting the UK automotive supply chain, this in-depth investigation goes further to explore the nature and extent of the specific financing issues affecting the sector.

18 April 2012 #Environment

SMMT’s 11th annual New Car CO2 Report, which shows ongoing reductions in average emissions of new cars. 2011 figures drop by 4.2% on the previous year to 138.1g/km CO2 (equivalent to 52.5mpg), down by over 23% since 2000.

05 March 2012 #Funding and support

This document brings together key information and links to sources of money and support for businesses active in the UK automotive sector. The report is organised into European, national and regional schemes with each scheme being further categorised into: Loans, Incentives and Tax Breaks, Environmental/ Low Carbon Specific, R&D, Internationalisation and SME Specific.

02 March 2012 #Facts #Reports Archive

The pocket-sized guide to facts and figures for the UK automotive sector. Packed with industry statistics, from registration and production data to greener-driving tips and information on eco innovations.

08 January 2012 #Reports Archive

The Motor Industry Press and PR Guide is a comprehensive guide to all automotive manufacturers, PR people and organisations making and shaping news in the industry. As well as an A-Z directory, the Guide contains market statistics, industry diary dates for the year ahead and contact addresses for the major motor industry trade associations world-wide. All the information you need is at your fingertips.

15 December 2011 #Reports Archive

This report forms part of the Institute’s ‘policies for change’ programme, which looks at what more could be done to rebuild and rebalance the economy. The work was supported by the SMMT, which acts as the voice of the motor industry, and who want to get a better understanding of the relationship between the financial sector andthe UK’s fast changing automotive supply chain.

12 December 2011 #Reports Archive

This guide concentrates on the safe use of light trailers and trailer caravans. Its purpose is to increase awareness of the additional rules and regulations which have to be obeyed when towing. (Includes 36 pages of text, colour illustrations and a protective cover)

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