Brexit

Reaction to PM statement on Brexit negotiations

“Make no mistake, the automotive industry will not prosper from ‘no deal’. It would have a devastating impact on the sector, on the economy and on jobs in every region of Britain.”

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Statement on Brexit negotiations

“Any agreement must work for automotive so we need both sides to strike a deal that safeguards the global competitiveness of the sector and consumer choice in the market.”

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Response to CBI Brexit survey

“A comprehensive FTA with the EU that’s tariff and quota free is essential if we are to have any chance of recovery.”

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Only weeks to save auto sector from €110bn ‘no deal’ disaster

EU and UK automotive leaders unite to call for urgent agreement of an ambitious FTA before the end of transition in just 15 weeks’ time.

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Comment on UK-Japan future trading relationship

“This agreement should help foster a mutually beneficial automotive trade and investment relationship between the two countries.”

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Joint position paper on UK-Japan trade negotiations

SMMT and JAMA publish joint position paper on UK-Japan trade negotiations.

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Response to the UK Government’s Approach to Negotiations

“With both mandates now on the table, negotiations for an ambitious, world-leading FTA must now begin in earnest.”

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Statement on new government

“We look forward to working with the new government at this critical time for the automotive industry and the country.”

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Only ambitious Brexit deal will safeguard jobs and Britain’s green future

Industry calls on next government to put sector at heart of economic and trade policies, and agree an ambitious Brexit deal.

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New survey shows escalating fears of ‘no deal’ Brexit to UK automotive sector

UK Auto gives reality check on ‘no deal’ Brexit, as new survey shows one in three firms already shedding jobs.

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