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Keep up to date with the latest news, comment and insight from SMMT, covering all key UK automotive industry issues, developments and trends, including market and manufacturing performance across every sector.
Comment on the signing of a UK-Mexico trade deal
The signing of another trade agreement that rolls over our preferential trade terms that would have expired when we leave the EU is welcome...
Reaction to ongoing UK-EU trade talks
"We welcome the commitment from both sides to continue talking and find a way through the political impasse"
Reaction to ongoing Brexit negotiations
"Even at this eleventh hour, we remain hopeful that a trade deal will be struck between the UK and EU"
November 2020 New Car Registrations
English lockdown stalls November new car market as registrations decline -27.4%
Third term for SMMT President Dr George Gillespie OBE
The 81st President of SMMT, Dr George Gillespie OBE, Executive Chairman HORIBA MIRA, will serve a third term in 2021.
October 2020 UK Engine Manufacturing
British engine production declines by a fifth in October
October 2020 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
UK commercial vehicle production down -25.6% in October
October 2020 UK Car Manufacturing
October UK car production down -18.2% as sector awaits critical Brexit deal
Response to Spending Review
"The additional £3.6 billion to safeguard and create jobs is to be heralded, and ‘building back better’ means planning for long-term job security beyond...
Drive home Brexit deal for Christmas or risk £55bn manufacturing hit
WTO tariffs would strike £55.4bn blow to UK sector by 2025 with annual production falling below one million units consistently.
SMMT response to 2030 ICE end of sale date announcement
“We share government’s ambition for leadership in decarbonising road transport and are committed to the journey."
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