SMMT

MAY 1, 2025

SMMT hosted two dinners at the show, welcoming 30 guests to a Leaders Dinner, giving managing directors and senior peers a chance to recognise the importance of the commercial vehicle sector. There was a real buzz in the halls, testament to the past years strategic partnership between SMMT, the RHA and Nineteen Group.

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SMMT

JUNE 13, 2025

SMMT’s latest report shines a light on this crucial sector, and we were delighted to launch it at a special event at the historic Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Quad in Westminster this week, hosted by FCDO Minister Catherine West MP and joined by members, MPs and officials. Email address. Company. *

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SMMT

MAY 30, 2025

A challenging start to the year for UK automotive manufacturers continued into April, with the latest SMMT data out this week showing vehicle output at a 70-year low for the month. SMMT Update Sign up to the SMMT Update Newsletter for weekly automotive news and data " * " indicates required fields Full name. Company. *

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SMMT

MAY 29, 2025

SMMT today published the latest commercial vehicle (CV) production figures for the UK with 2,669 new buses, taxis, trucks and vans leaving the factory lines in April a decline of -68.6% To find out more about the event, or about the benefits of SMMT membership, contact our Member Services department. on last year. last month.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This frees up space between the side members to accommodate additional battery packs. The post Renault Trucks E-Tech T to get 600km range appeared first on SMMT. The vehicle will be produced by the Renault Trucks Bourg-en-Bresse plant in France, which has been assembling the brand’s electric models since the end of 2023.

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SMMT

MARCH 21, 2025

As the latest modelling by SMMT suggests, halving VAT on new EV purchases would be highly effective driving up demand by an extra 15% on top of current outlooks to put some two million EVs on UK roads by 2028. Consent I agree to the SMMT Privacy Policy. Consent I agree to the SMMT Privacy Policy. Email address. Company. *

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SMMT

OCTOBER 17, 2023

News comes as latest SMMT Automotive Trade Report shows UK global auto trade on track to reclaim £100 billion trading hub status. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is today urging the EU and UK to strike an immediate agreement to avoid damaging Brexit tariffs on electrified vehicles.

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SMMT

MARCH 29, 2023

New SMMT member survey finds nine in 10 firms want measures to deliver low cost, low carbon energy to help support transition to zero emission technologies. in February, up to 69,707 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). UK car production rose 13.1%

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SMMT

MARCH 25, 2025

Travers Smith LLP – www.traverssmith.com Valcon – www.valcon.com SMMT data services Extensive market data providing key information to assist marketing and promotional activity, and future business opportunities. The post New Members – March appeared first on SMMT. Petalite Limited – www.petalite.io

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SMMT

JUNE 16, 2023

The show had high level attendance, testament to the increasing scale of new opportunities made available by moving to zero emission mobility and it was a pleasure for SMMT to host multiple meetings with members and other key automotive contacts in California to continue our push towards net zero that is beneficial to all.

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E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), factories made an additional 8,050 cars year-on-year during the month after two years of difficulty acquiring enough semiconductors. The SMMT report also showed that sales of hybrid and battery electric vehicles continued to increase, up 72.2

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The RGI deal, signed at the end of last month, secures its facilities in Southam along with 13 members of staff. The post Wrightbus acquires RGI Bus and Coach Refurbishment appeared first on SMMT.

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SMMT

JANUARY 31, 2025

After a series of international SMMT activities in January, therefore, we were delighted to stage our first SMMT Regional Networking of the year this week, hosted at an aerodynamics engineering and design consultancy in Northamptonshire. The post Automotive can kickstart UKs growth mission appeared first on SMMT.

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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

British firms are seeking to exploit these opportunities as Automechanika Frankfurt made clear this week with more than a hundred UK exhibitors and a sold-out UK Pavilion hosted by SMMT. The post Aftermarket flies flag for UK industry in Germany appeared first on SMMT.

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SMMT

MAY 23, 2024

British motorists can enjoy more battery electric vehicle (BEV) choice today than ever before, with almost a third (29.3%) of models on the new car market available as zero emission, according to new analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). SMMT analysis. SMMT analysis 10. SMMT analysis 10.

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SMMT

AUGUST 23, 2024

SMMT is supporting members on that journey with a packed agenda of events in the UK and overseas over the coming months. Post-summer activity starts in Germany next month with Automechanika Frankfurt where SMMT’s UK Pavilion is already sold out. The post Time to deliver for UK Automotive appeared first on SMMT.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The 83rd President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Mick Flanagan, Vice President for Volvo, JLR, Toyota, Nissan at Adient. I look forward to supporting the SMMT team to do just that, and also want to congratulate Alison Jones on her successful tenure as President and thank her for her strong support.

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SMMT

JUNE 14, 2024

Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the automotive industry in the King’s Birthday Honours List. It is one I share with a dedicated and talented team at SMMT and a UK industry which wants to be the best.

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SMMT

JUNE 12, 2025

Indeed, it means that next year, firms will be able to pilot small scale ‘taxi- and bus-like’ services without a safety driver for the first time – which could be available to members of the public to book via an app. appeared first on SMMT.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 19, 2023

How important is SMMT membership to Cummins? Being a SMMT member is hugely important for Cummins. Cummins also supports the work the SMMT is doing in the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) space in the automotive industry and were pleased to sign their Diversity and Inclusion charter. appeared first on SMMT.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

SMMT Charitable Trust Fund and partners launch Career Guide to mark Green Careers Week and showcase the breadth of new opportunities for school leavers to lead the mobility revolution. 2 SMMT, Plugging the Gap , March 2022, page 6. 4 SMMT, 2022 UK Automotive Sustainability Report , page 11. Notes to editors.

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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

SMMT has been out in Germany for the massive Automechanika Frankfurt show this week, the first time the event has been held in four years due to pandemic disruptions. SMMT organised a UK Pavilion of members and non-members for many years, and 2022 is no different, with thanks to sponsor Santander UK Corporate and Commercial.

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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

SMMT calls for reforms to secure competitiveness, drive investment and deliver economic growth for the UK. year on year to 49,901 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). UK car manufacturing output rose for the fourth consecutive month in August, up 34.0%

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SMMT

AUGUST 29, 2023

Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate opportunities by matching buyers to suppliers. International business expertise SMMT exhibitions and overseas visits create new business opportunities on top of our excellent database of international sales leads.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

SMMT, meanwhile, continues to champion the entire automotive sector at home and overseas, and Future Mobility Asia 2024, in May, provides one such opportunity, with SMMT members leading a vibrant UK pavilion. The post Green buses and trucks pick up the pace appeared first on SMMT.

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SMMT

JUNE 26, 2023

Latest SMMT survey reveals high input prices remain biggest obstacle to competitiveness, with action on energy costs the number one priority for manufacturers. 2 Based on analysis of ONS, Nomis and SMMT data. Today the sector supports some 800,000 jobs in total, including manufacturing, retail and aftermarket.

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SMMT

MAY 28, 2025

Developing business opportunities SMMTs targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate opportunities by matching buyers to suppliers. International business expertise SMMT exhibitions and overseas visits create new business opportunities on top of our excellent database of international sales leads.

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SMMT

JUNE 20, 2024

Nottingham-based logistics firm Mitchells of Mansfield, for example, as a member of Palletways UK has launched a customer-facing Carbon Co-op initiative. Established in 2001, UPN currently has more than 90 members covering the whole of the country.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The call comes as the sector finally begins to emerge from the pandemic-induced downturn, with new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) suggesting its return to growth could be worth an additional £14 billion to the UK economy next year alone 1. 4 SMMT member survey and xxxx. Notes to editors.

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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

in August, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The 27 Member States remain by far the biggest export destination, comprising 49.8% The post Car production falls as factories continue model transition appeared first on SMMT. Production for UK drops by -19.8%

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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

1 According to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with one electric vehicle registered every 60 seconds 2 , they now account for more than 16% of overall sales, making Britain Europe’s second largest zero emission car market by volume.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is promoting the eleventh edition of its popular Trailer Towing Guidance and the Law Guide that helps businesses and individuals to stay on the right side of the law when towing anything weighing up to 3,500kg. for SMMT members. to obtain an SMMT member discount code.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 21, 2022

SMMT secures Silver Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for commitment to the armed forces community. Follows SMMT’s Bronze Award recognition in 2021 and ongoing support of Mission Automotive, founded to help automotive companies unlock ex-forces talent.

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SMMT

JULY 13, 2022

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Reeves as Commercial Vehicle and Bus & Coach Section Manager. Reeves joins SMMT from Logistics UK, where he was Sector Development Manager with responsibility for account management of vehicle manufacturers, leasing and hire companies.

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SMMT

JULY 12, 2023

SMMT honoured with Gold Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for commitment to the armed forces community. Follows SMMT’s Bronze and Silver Award recognition in 2021 and 2022 and creation of Mission Automotive, the UK’s first ever industry-led initiative to unlock ex-Forces talent.

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SMMT

MARCH 17, 2023

Rail strikes regrettably delayed our flagship SMMT Electrified event which was set to take place this Thursday (now postponed to 18 September), but we didn’t let that stop us in our tracks. Registration is now open and SMMT members benefit from free tickets, so if you are interested in attending visit here.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The commitment by the Automotive Council, whose members represent 99% of British vehicle manufacturing and half of the UK’s automotive workforce, is a significant short-term challenge given that just under 20% of the sector’s workforce is today female. The post UK Auto Industry pledges to address diversity shortfall appeared first on SMMT.

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