Statements
“Stretching MOT intervals will undermine the safety net at a time when vehicle miles driven are increasing”
“Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate proposals are the most ambitious of any major market in the world”
SMMT is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Sadler as the new Managing Director of SMMT Industry Forum.
“The EV infrastructure strategy points in the right direction, addressing problems with the current customer charging experience and setting out a nationally co-ordinated, locally delivered plan which aims to ‘build ahead of need”
“Extending the Plug-in Van Grant is welcome as it will encourage more operators to make the switch to electric vehicles over the next three years”
“We condemn the Russian state’s aggression against Ukraine. The UK Automotive industry supports the actions of the international community to bring an end to the conflict”
“Homegrown battery gigafactories are essential if Britain is to be internationally competitive as an EV manufacturing nation”
“Everyone at the SMMT, and the wider UK automotive industry, is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Jack Dromey”
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “Slashing the grants for electric vehicles once again is a blow to customers looking to make the switch and couldn’t come at a worse time
SMMT statement on requirement for new homes to have an electric vehicle charging point 22nd November 2021 Monday 22 November, 2021 Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “Plug-in vehicle sales are surging but charging infrastructure has to keep pace. Today’s announcement that new build and “major renovation” properties will have to provide charging points is welcome, as is the commitment to make them easy to use in terms of payment options. However, the gap remains those that do not have parking. […]
