Automotive Intelligence

UK Automotive plays a critical role in the economy and society – keeping Britain on the move. It is a major contributor to the nation’s economic wellbeing, investing in and developing technologies to advance zero emission mobility, and providing well-paid skilled jobs in businesses and their supply-chains in all regions across the UK. Our commitment to business intelligence in the automotive industry enhances decision-making and market strategies.

Vision 2035

Our Priorities

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keeping Britain on the move

Leading net zero, supporting high-value, rewarding jobs; delivering for the economy; producing cutting-edge technology; providing mobility to people, families and businesses; and driving exports and growth – a strong domestic automotive sector is rightfully an ambition of all nations.

The UK’s automotive industry is one of its most valuable assets and one of the world’s most diverse. It is home to manufacturers of cars, commercial vehicles, buses, engines, parts and components, as well as a thriving aftermarket and one of the most vibrant and progressive markets, seeking to lead on technological change.

CHAMPIONING COMPETITIVENESS

Automotive is global and the UK industry is not alone in its ambition, its transformation or its challenges. But the UK must also deal with changing trade relationships, markedly higher energy costs and the most ambitious timescale for regulatory measures to deliver zero emission mobility.

The race is on. We must create the most competitive conditions for investment; to build battery production and electrify supply chains; to upskill our globally renown workforce to ensure they are fit for the future; and to help our existing manufacturing base grow and prosper in the electrified age.

A comprehensive industrial strategy, aligned with an ambitious trade strategy, is crucial to ensure the competitiveness of UK Automotive, enabling innovation, attracting investment and securing manufacturing of – and markets for – clean technologies in the UK to deliver economic growth and zero emission mobility for all.

Vision 2035

Our priorities

powering the economy

An industrial strategy that enables innovation, attracts investment and secures clean tech manufacturing in the UK to deliver economic growth and prosperity

leading net zero

A world-leading recharging and refuelling network complemented by policies, fiscal incentives and regulation that ensure no one is left behind in the transition to zero emission mobility

driving global britain

Free trade agreements and partnerships that open up markets and supply chains for world class vehicles and components to be made in Britain and exported to the world

workforce of the future

A Net Zero workforce that develops future domestic talent, retains and upskills its people, and attracts global talent and expertise

pioneering innovation

Making Britain a leader in automotive innovation, developing and delivering next-generation vehicle technologies that benefit society, the economy and environment

supporting sustainability

Affordable, internationally cost-competitive and accessible zero emission energy to power net zero UK automotive production and road transport

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10 Sep 2025

SMMT Trade Report 2025

Five years on from Brexit – a seismic shock to the UK’s global trading relationships of itself – and the UK automotive industry faces further global trade, political andeconomic challenges. Tariffs have…