Glossary / General

SMMT

11 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

"So I then, I was reminiscing actually on the old SMMT days... They used to be here in the 50s."
Bonus: Autocar Meets Goodwood’s Duke of Richmond My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 10:51

"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