The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd.
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | Jan Hendrik Dopheide Cabinet member | EU-UK: Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA); Rules of origin (RoO) for Electric vehicles (EVs) | SRC |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Jan Hendrik Dopheide Cabinet member | EU-UK: Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA); Rules of origin (RoO) for Electric vehicles (EVs) | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Adam Romanowski Cabinet member | EU-UK: Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA); Rules of origin (RoO) for Electric vehicles (EVs) | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Adam Romanowski Cabinet member | EU-UK: Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA); Rules of origin (RoO) for Electric vehicles (EVs) | SRC |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Gabriela Tschirkova Cabinet member | Industrial Acceleration Act - automotive sector | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Gabriela Tschirkova Cabinet member | Industrial Acceleration Act - automotive sector | SRC |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Simone Ritzek-Seidl Cabinet member | Local content requirements in the Automotive Package | SRC |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Simone Ritzek-Seidl Cabinet member | Local content requirements in the Automotive Package | — |
| 12 May 2025 | Mark Nicklas Head of Unit | Exchange of views on automotive industry in EU-UK context | — |
| 12 May 2025 | Mark Nicklas Head of Unit | Exchange of views on automotive industry in EU-UK context | SRC |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Jan Hendrik Dopheide Cabinet member | Introductory meeting / EU-UK relations | SRC |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Jan Hendrik Dopheide Cabinet member | Introductory meeting / EU-UK relations | — |
Mission & Goals
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. 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.
EU Legislative Interests
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement Internal Market (technical vehicle dossiers incl. safety and emissions, digital) External trade (FTA agenda) Green Deal & Climate action (vehicle emissions and fuels dossiers) Transport policy Environment (technical vehicle dossiers, fuels, manufacturing and resource efficiency dossiers) Innovation & Connected vehicles (Horizon) Industrial policy (automotive action plan, automotive package) 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
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Member, CBI (The Confederation of British Industry) Associate Member, CLEPA (The European Association of Automotive Suppliers) Member, FIGIEFA (Fédération Internationale des Grossistes Importateurs et Exportateurs en Fournitures Automobiles) Member, CLCCR (International Association of the Body and Trailer Building Industry) Associated Organisation, ACEA (Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles)
Organisation Members
850+ member companies, details not publicly available