The UK is one of the world’s most compelling destinations for investment #OpportunityAuto is our new campaign showcasing why. From world‑class manufacturing and R&D to govt backing & a fast‑growing zero‑emission ecosystem, the UK auto sector is open for business, built for growth

New Hethel hub opens Lotus R&D and production to other firms Hethel Performance Hub aims to foster collaboration between manufacturers and technology firms autocar.co.uk/car-news/busin… @autocar @lotuscars

'Why a mandate review is urgently needed' Read our weekly Auto Update from chief exec @MikeHawesSMMT covering: 🚗UK automotive underpins jobs, investment & net zero transition 🎯EV uptake still behind ZEV Mandate targets 🔌Cost, charging & uncertainty continue to hold consumers back 💬Urgent policy review needed to align targets with market reality smmt.co.uk/a-mandate-review-…

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Join us at the SMMT Regional Forum Wales Bringing together senior leaders from across the UK automotive sector, the SMMT Regional Forum is your opportunity to connect, share insight and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping our industry. Taking place at ICC Wales on 9 July, the event offers: 💬 Timely regional insight and practical discussion 🤝 High-value networking with peers and potential partners ✅ Access to senior decision-makers from across the automotive ecosystem Whether you’re looking to strengthen relationships, understand what’s coming next or showcase your organisation’s capabilities, this is a must-attend for anyone engaged in the UK automotive industry. Register for the SMMT Regional Forum here: smmt.co.uk/event/regional-fo… Supported by @DP_World #Automotive #RegionalForum #Networking #UKAutomotive #supplychain #manufacturing

We are pleased to announce the following additions to the #SMMTSummit speaker lineup: 🎙️Karthik Selvan, Chief Procurement Officer, Agratas – A @TataMotors 🎙️Phil Jones, Managing Director, @DAFTrucksUK These senior leaders will be joining the agenda for a series of keynote fireside discussions, sharing insights on the key opportunities and challenges facing their organisations and automotive sector as a whole- including competitiveness, trade, investment, decarbonisation and the transition to zero-emission mobility. The SMMT International Automotive Summit will take place on Tuesday 30 June at the IET London, and an audience of 300 senior-level representatives from across the breadth of the industry will be in attendance, offering excellent networking opportunities and a chance to connect with stakeholders and industry colleagues. smmt.co.uk/event/smmt-intern… #SMMTSummit #competitiveness #electricvehicles #EnergyTransition #ukautomotiveindustry #globalmarket #electrification #zeroemission #netzero Autotrader DHL Supply Chain DP World Freightline Carriers Marsh McLennan Pinsent Masons Shoosmiths

Britain’s decarbonisation decade takes EVs from niche to normal 🔋UK battery electric car choice surges in past decade, with 167 BEV models now available – up from just 14 in 2016 – and registrations up 46-fold. ⚡️Electric cars now firmly established across the market, with choice in every vehicle segment and average driving range exceeding 300 miles. 🚗Electrification dominates the showroom, with more than 80% of UK car models zero emission or hybrid and more than half of vehicles at SMMT Test Day 2026 fully electric. smmt.co.uk/britains-decar…

EU urged to bolster, not weaken, relationship with UK Automotive 🇪🇺Amend ‘Made in Europe’ policy to safeguard €80bn EU-UK trade partnership, urges SMMT. 🇬🇧Both EU and UK economies would lose from damage to each other’s biggest automotive market. 💬EU-UK Summit vital opportunity to futureproof European auto manufacturing competitiveness. smmt.co.uk/eu-urged-to-bo…

EU urged to bolster, not weaken, relationship with UK Automotive 🇪🇺Amend ‘Made in Europe’ policy to safeguard €80bn EU-UK trade partnership, urges SMMT. 🇬🇧Both EU and UK economies would lose from damage to each other’s biggest automotive market. 💬EU-UK Summit vital opportunity to futureproof European auto manufacturing competitiveness. smmt.co.uk/eu-urged-to-bo…

🔋The Battery Show Europe is Europe’s largest show for battery and cell technology, taking place in Stuttgart this week. SMMT is proud to support the UK pavilion, showcasing the strength and innovation in the UK supply chain. Please visit the UK pavilion stand 1-E30 to see the exhibitors and meet with SMMT’s Matthew Smith and David Wong @theapcuk @biztradegovuk @UK_BIC Avocet Battery Materials @aisltd_ Anaphite, Breathe Battery Technologies, Contained Air Solutions, @CellMine23 E R Group, @PolaronAI FutureMotiv, @RMLGroup Samuel Taylor Ltd, @tecman_tweets thebatteryshow.eu/

🗓️The flagship event in the automotive calendar – the SMMT International Automotive Summit 2026 – is fast approaching, taking place at the IET London, Savoy Place on Tuesday 30 June. With demand already high, we strongly encourage you to secure your place soon to avoid missing out on one of the industry’s most important gatherings, bringing together over 300 senior representatives from across the breadth of the industry, government, and the media. Join us to be part of the conversation exploring the key issues and opportunities for the automotive sector For more information or to book your tickets, click here smmt.co.uk/event/smmt-intern… #SMMTSummit #SMMTSummit2026 #UKAutomotive #AutomotiveIndustry #GlobalAutomotive #FutureMobility #MobilityInnovation #CleanTransport #NetZero #Decarbonisation #Electrification #ZeroEmission #SustainableTransport #EV #EVIndustry #BatteryTechnology

New car market grows as consumers respond to choice and incentives 🚗New car market rises 7.1% in May in best performance for the month since 2019. 📈Private buyer demand rises 17.2% as market reinvigorated by wider choice and competitive deals. ⚡️BEVs deliver biggest growth with market share reaching 27.3% but still short of mandated 33% target. smmt.co.uk/new-car-market-gr…