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SMMT statement on rules of origin announcement

“Governments have listened to the sector and acted to safeguard the competitiveness of the EU and UK automotive industries”

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Rules of origin for electric vehicle batteries

UK Automotive welcomes plan to extend EV trade rules and calls for urgent adoption to avoid tariff cliff-edge

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SMMT announces new President

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.

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SMMT statement on the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan

” The government’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan sets out measures to support the UK automotive supply chain as it undergoes the most significant transition in its history”

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SMMT reaction to Nissan announcement

“This new announcement from Nissan underlines Britain’s position as an increasingly competitive location for electric vehicle production”

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SMMT reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

“The Chancellor’s statement today, with its focus on business growth, responds to our industry’s need for measures that allow UK automotive to compete for investment.”

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SMMT statement on £4.5bn investment in UK strategic manufacturing

Today’s announcement is an unequivocal vote of confidence in the UK’s critical automotive industry.

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SMMT statement on the Prime Minister’s Net Zero announcement

“Today’s announcement must be backed up with a package of attractive incentives and measures”

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SMMT statement – BMW group announcement on MINI plant Oxford

“BMW’s landmark announcement is yet another vote of confidence in UK automotive manufacturing”

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SMMT statement on JLR and Tata Motors gigafactory announcement

“This is a shot in the arm for the UK automotive industry, our economy and British manufacturing jobs, demonstrating the country is open for business and electric vehicle production”

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