2 THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS
UK Automotive plays a critical role in the economy and society
– keeping Britain on the move. We are 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.
Society, communities and individuals would be le in the slow lane
without the benefits automotive brings today and will continue to
bring in the future.
But we are at a critical moment.
Automotive must carry the greatest burden of the decarbonisation
of transport. We need to meet accelerated government mandated
zero emission vehicle targets from 2024 and end of sale dates for
specific technologies in 2030 and 2035. We must do this while taking
consumers (and voters) on this journey – delivering affordable,
sustainable mobility solutions and creating high paid, rewarding jobs
and economic value for the UK.
Whichever party forms the next government, the next parliament
will be critical to achieving the UK’s net zero targets and the
long-term future of the UK’s automotive sector in the transition
to zero emission vehicles.
All parties and all stakeholders must make binding commitments
to ensure the UK continues to thrive and prosper in a future
driven by green industry and clean technologies. Automotive is
at the heart of this.
The next government must recognise the strategic importance
of automotive to the UK economy, maintain its diversity and
strong heritage, and its strengths as a global leader in advanced
manufacturing and technology. All parties should commit to
five key pledges:
01 A Green Automotive Transformation Strategy
for a stronger economy
02 Net Zero mobility for everyone
03 Green skills for a greener future
04 Made in Britain – Made for the world
05 Powering the UK clean tech revolution
Finally, we call on all parties to enshrine our shared 2030 vision:
To develop a UK automotive ecosystem fit to deliver a zero emission
future. An ecosystem which delivers a healthy market and vibrant
domestic production footprint, founded on a resilient supply chain
successfully evolved to meet current and future technological
needs for a zero emission future. An ecosystem which delivers the
affordability, mobility and charging solutions for everyone.
Only together can we achieve success.
CONTENTS:
02 Introduction
03 UK Automotive:
A production powerhouse
with a global reputation
04 Summary Pledge Card
A critical decade for UK
automotive transformation:
05 A Green Automotive
Transformation Strategy
for a stronger economy
07 Net Zero mobility for
everyone
08 Green skills for a greener
future
11 Made in Britain / Made for
the world
13 Powering the UK clean
tech revolution
Case Studies:
15 JLR
16 Toyota Motor
Manufacturing (UK)
17 Hydrogen Vehicle
Systems ( HVS)
18 Halfords
19 LKQ Euro Car Parts
INTRODUCTION
A CRITICAL DECADE FOR UK AUTOMOTIVE
TRANSFORMATION, AN OPPORTUNITY
FOR THE NEXT GOVERNMENT
Mike Hawes, Chief Executive
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and
Traders (SMMT)
