The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) exists to support and promote the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad. Working closely with member companies, SMMT acts as the voice of the motor industry, promoting its position to government, stakeholders and the media.

Around 1.5 million cars and commercial vehicles and 2.7 million engines are produced annually in the UK, accounting for around 14.4% of the UK’s total export of goods. With an annual turnover of more than £82 billion and almost 168,000 people employed directly in manufacturing (and more than 823,000 across the wider automotive industry), the UK is a key global player within the automotive sector and the industry is a significant contributor to the UK economy. Through representation to government at home and abroad, national and international events, reliable automotive data and practical advice, SMMT plays a central role in the working life of the motor industry. 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.

UK withdrawal from Europe
Internal Market (technical vehicle dossiers incl. safety and emissions)
External trade (FTA agenda)
Climate action (vehicle emissions and fuels dossiers)
Transport policy
Environment (technical vehicle dossiers, fuels, manufacturing and resource efficiency dossiers)
Innovation & Connected vehicles (Horizon 2020)
Industrial policy
Relevant policy implementation, public relations and communication activities such as projects, events and publications:
EU-related meetings and events in Brussels & UK
PR/communications and publications on EU issues

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Others are involved at less than 10% of time

Ms Konstanze Scharring (Director of Policy)

Mr Seftton Samuels (Operations Director)

II - In-house lobbyists and trade/business/professional associations

Trade and business associations