Glossary / General

SMMT

13 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

SMMT is a group that represents car makers in the UK, helping them share information and talk to the government.

Technical Definition

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, a UK trade association representing vehicle manufacturers. It provides industry data, lobbying, and market analysis.

Hear It Discussed

"[1281.3s] let's move on the smmt that's a uk trade body and a lobby really they [1292.2s] lobby on behalf of the car industry who subscribe to them"
DAILY: IONIQ 3 Revealed, Euro EV Sales Surge Again and U.S. Used EVs Smash New Record | 21 Apr 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 21:21

"And we had a bit of good news today as well. So the new figures are out from the SMMT and automotive manufacturing is up two percent..."
McLaren W1 driven. Industry minister speaks. My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 31:28

"The SMMT has spotted this and is becoming more and more vocal. Like we said last time..."
Nonsense works - 21 April 2026 Motoring Podcast - News Show 01:40