The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. Its resources, reputation and unrivalled automotive data place it at the heart of the UK automotive industry. It undertakes a variety of activities to support and represent the interests of the industry and has a long history of achievement.Working closely with member companies, SMMT acts as the voice of the UK motor industry, supporting and promoting its interests, at home and abroad, to government, stakeholders and the media. SMMT represents more than 700 automotive companies in the UK, ranging from OEMs to SMEs, providing them with a forum to voice their views on issues affecting the automotive sector, helping to guide strategies and build positive relationships with government and regulatory authorities.Whether the industry is your business or it impacts on your organisation in any way, SMMT can deliver real business benefits to help your company meet the challenges of the future. Take a look at our showcase pages for more information about the services SMMT provides to its members.______________________________________________________________________The automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy accounting for more than £71.6 billion turnover and £18.9 billion value added. With some 169,000 people employed directly in manufacturing and 814,000 across the wider automotive industry, it accounts for 12.0% of total UK export of goods and invests £2.5 billion each year in automotive R&D. More than 30 manufacturers build in excess of 70 models of vehicle in the UK supported by more than 2,000 component providers and some of the world's most skilled engineers.

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http://www.smmt.co.uk

External link for Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

London

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1902

Specialties

Market Intelligence, Policy and legislation, Innovation and technology, International services, Business development opportunities, Business support, Technical advice, and Vehicle data

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  Leader in EV. Chief Strategy Officer at Paythru. “The future of EV charging is in our hands”

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  108thSociety of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) annual dinner is TOMORROW NIGHT! How has that been a year already!?Last week at theTransport + Energy Forum event we identified that knowledge, consistency and certainty are three things needed when switching to EV. That counts across the entire ecosystem, end to end. From a contract withShoosmiths, to EV payments withPaythru. Thank youShoosmiths for hosting us on your Table. I adore this event, looking forward to seeing you thereJoseph Turner and raising a glass with the rest of the team!#collaboration#ev#payments

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  Nicola Humphreys

  Founder of Imprimatur and Coding Ketchup. Chair of WOMAC. Servicing the global automotive industry for 30 years.

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  I am very much looking forward to the#SMMTAnnualDinner tomorrow. Thank you for inviting me,Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)Frances WoodmanSimon Winterbottom

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  Rik Adams

  Innovation Delivery Director @ Advanced Propulsion Centre UK | Transformational Leadership and Change Management

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  I’m looking forward to the#SMMTAnnualDinner tomorrow night. Give me a shout if you’re around. There are plenty of exciting thingsAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK anZenzic are doing to catch you up on. Thanks as alwaysSociety of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) - I’m sure it’ll be another great night.

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  Steve Bamber

  Owner / Director at Bam Engineering

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  I’m heading to theSociety of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Annual Dinner, tomorrow at Grosvenor House.It’s one of the big dates in the automotive calendar, with around 1,000 people from across industry, government and the media in the room.Peter Kyle will be giving the keynote.Mick Flanagan from Adient will share the industry view. There’s plenty to talk about this year and it’s a good moment to step back, listen and compare notes with others facing the same pressures and opportunities.For us atBAM Engineering Ltd, the priority is simple. Keep delivering the kind of dependable UK manufacturing that our customers rely on, and keep moving towards a more transparent and data-ready supply chain. We’re already working withTraceID on our pilot, so events like this help me understand how the wider industry is thinking about traceability, regulation and future demand.If you’re attending, feel free to say hello. I’ll be at the drinks reception from 18:45.#SMMTAnnualDinner#Automotive#UKManufacturing#Engineering#SupplyChain#Traceability#MadeInBritain

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  Marcus Youden

  Chief Growth Officer at Quick Release | Advisor | Building Tomorrow’s Data-Driven Organisation Today | Transformative Leadership in Renewable Energy and Automotive Sectors

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  Looking forward to another fun-filled evening with theSociety of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and friends. Always a fantastic event, mixing catch-ups with new introductions, a smattering of comedy, and of course some enlightening conversations in the Red Bar 🍸#smmtannualdinner

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  QR_'sMarcus Youden,James Broomer,Chris Butlin,Sam Hirst,Romit Samani,Josh Toogood are joining fellowSociety of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) members at their Annual Dinner for one of the most memorable events in the UK automotive calendar.The dinner is always an opportunity to unite as an industry, celebrating successes and innovations while taking stock of challenges and changes. 2025 marks our sixth attendance, and we're delighted to be joined byJamie Alexander,Christopher Hyde andElena Montagno from our Engineering Services partners atALTEN LTD - UK.Come and say hello at table 25, or drop a message and we'll find somewhere for an introduction or catch-up!#DataDrivenEngineering#DataDrivenOrganization#Automotive#AutomotiveEngineering#AutomotiveManufacturing#AutomotiveIndustry

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  Andy Bloomer

  CEO - Autins Group PLC

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  I’m looking forward to spending time with past and present colleagues, meeting with people in my network and potentially adding new people to my network too. The#SMMTAnnualDinner is an important event on the automotive calendar and I’m grateful that I get to be a part of it!Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) see you all there!!

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  I am heading to theSociety of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) annual dinner tomorrow night as a guest of#IBM. It is always a highlight in the automotive calendar and a great chance to connect with people who are shaping the future of the sector.If you are attending and would like to catch up, talk industry trends, or explore how we can work together, feel free to get in touch or come and say hello on the night. I would love to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones.#Automotive#Manufacturing#SMMT#Salesforce

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  Randle Engineering

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  🥂 Attending the 108th SMMT Annual Dinner – Reflecting on 108 Years of Automotive Innovation.... 💭 ⌛ 🚘 As we look forward to joining industry leaders at the prestigiousSociety of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Annual Dinner at Grosvenor House, joining guests from industry, government and the media. We very much look forward to the keynote address from the SMMT President, #MickFlanagan, Vice President atAdient. As part of the SMMT We have delighted in being part of the conversation, a forum to voice our expertise and views on issues affecting the automotive sector and beyond. With this anniversary event in mind it is incredible to look back at how far vehicle design has come since 1917. From the utilitarian Vauxhall D-Type staff car and Ford Model T Light Patrol Car of the First World War era to today’s advanced, high-performance vehicles, the evolution of engineering is nothing short of remarkable.Specialist consultancies like#RandleEngineering have played a vital role in this journey – pushing boundaries in chassis and suspension design, powertrain integration, and vehicle development. Our commitment to first-principles engineering ensures that every concept we deliver is robust, innovative, and future-ready. We are delighted to have been part of the last 30 years of innovation, here is to celebrating the past, embracing the present, and engineering the future.Rob Capaldi |Sarah Hookey#SMMTAnnualDinner#AutomotiveInnovation#VehicleEngineering#ChassisDesign#Suspension#PowertrainIntegration#RandleEngineering

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  Rob Capaldi

  Commercial and Strategy - Mobility - Automotive - New Technologies - Vehicle Engineering

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  Looking forward to dusting off my dinner jacket for the 108thSociety of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) annual dinner tomorrow.The SMMT always run an inspiring event full of great conversation, maintaining a positive outlook in challenging times.We atRandle Engineering have seen great benefit to our membership of the society in 2025, and look forward to continued engagement in 2026.It will be fantastic to meet up and chat with friends and colleagues from all corners of the industry, drop me a line if you will be there....#SMMT#SMMTAnnualDinner#VehicleEngineering

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  🥂 Attending the 108th SMMT Annual Dinner – Reflecting on 108 Years of Automotive Innovation.... 💭 ⌛ 🚘 As we look forward to joining industry leaders at the prestigiousSociety of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Annual Dinner at Grosvenor House, joining guests from industry, government and the media. We very much look forward to the keynote address from the SMMT President, #MickFlanagan, Vice President atAdient. As part of the SMMT We have delighted in being part of the conversation, a forum to voice our expertise and views on issues affecting the automotive sector and beyond. With this anniversary event in mind it is incredible to look back at how far vehicle design has come since 1917. From the utilitarian Vauxhall D-Type staff car and Ford Model T Light Patrol Car of the First World War era to today’s advanced, high-performance vehicles, the evolution of engineering is nothing short of remarkable.Specialist consultancies like#RandleEngineering have played a vital role in this journey – pushing boundaries in chassis and suspension design, powertrain integration, and vehicle development. Our commitment to first-principles engineering ensures that every concept we deliver is robust, innovative, and future-ready. We are delighted to have been part of the last 30 years of innovation, here is to celebrating the past, embracing the present, and engineering the future.Rob Capaldi |Sarah Hookey#SMMTAnnualDinner#AutomotiveInnovation#VehicleEngineering#ChassisDesign#Suspension#PowertrainIntegration#RandleEngineering

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  Mike Hawes

  Chief Executive Officer at Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

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  Bringing down the sky-high cost of energy faced by UK Automotive would arguably be the biggest boost to the sector’s competitiveness and global attractiveness. This consultation is a necessary step but must deliver quickly for businesses of all sizes – from the suppliers fuelling factory lines with critical components, to manufacturers assembling them into high-value vehicles for global export. As we transition away from fossil fuel vehicles to the production of electric vehicles and batteries, energy costs become an even more important investment factor so the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme should send a clear signal to investors worldwide that the UK is open for business.Department for Business and Tradehttps://lnkd.in/eeGntnk2

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