Statements
“SMMT has been working closely with policymakers to develop workable solutions for the introduction of UKCA markings”
“The decision to scrap the Plug-in Car grant sends the wrong message to motorists and to an industry which remains committed to Government’s net zero ambition”
“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”
