John Newman

Business Support

Safe Harbour Initiative

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Key partners

Business Competitiveness Programme

SMMT’s Business Competitiveness Programme is designed to help businesses working in UK Automotive to strengthen themselves and be as competitive as possible.

Through webinars, seminars, white papers and more, the programme provides SMMT members with the latest information on topics from trade and customs to regulatory changes, supply chain analysis, electrification and DE&I. Assistance in this programme is provided by the expert advisors at the companies below. Their teams will contribute thought leadership and advice and their contact information is available for members who would like to seek out further support.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Electrification

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Regulatory Changes

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Electrification

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Business Competitveness Programme Providers:

Automotive Supplier Support Assessment

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How to participate

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Resources & Success Stories

  • News
  • 5 jun 2025

Van market shrinks for sixth month running

  • News
  • 5 jun 2025

New car market returns to growth as discounting lifts EV registrations

  • News
  • 30 may 2025

Industrial Strategy can multiply trade and investment

  • News
  • 5 jun 2025

Van market shrinks for sixth month running

  • News
  • 5 jun 2025

New car market returns to growth as discounting lifts EV registrations

  • News
  • 30 may 2025

Industrial Strategy can multiply trade and investment

  • News
  • 29 May 2025

UK car and commercial vehicle output falls in April

Upcoming events

flagship event

SMMT International Automotive Summit 2025

London: 24 Jun 2025
Webinar

Meet the Buyer – General

Online: 29 May 2025
International events

Trade Show: MobilityTech Asia Bangkok

Thailand: 02 Jul 2025
flagship event

SMMT International Automotive Summit 2025

London: 24 Jun 2025
Webinar

Meet the Buyer – General

Online: 29 May 2025
International events

Trade Show: MobilityTech Asia Bangkok

Thailand: 02 Jul 2025
Membership events

Regional Forum

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa:15 Oct 2025