# UK and EU: automakers call for closer automotive ties

> The UK automotive sector is calling for unimpeded access to the European market, while London is asking the European Commission to grant European status to British electric vehicles to avoid customs duties linked to rules of origin. A report by LSE Consulting urges the UK and the European Union to strengthen their cooperation on trade, batteries and critical raw materials to remain competitive. Priorities vary by country: in the UK, the focus is on market access and the status of electric vehicles, while the Spanish automotive sector is calling for the UK to be integrated into "Made in Europe" rules in the face of Chinese competition.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events in 3 countries (Royaume-Uni, Belgique, Espagne), followed from 31 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 7 articles from 5 sources (regulation and tariffs); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 02:03.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Countries: Royaume-Uni, Belgique, Espagne
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 10:22
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 02:03
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/20-uk-and-eu-automakers-call-for-closer-automotive-ties

## National stories (2)

- United Kingdom — 1 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Spain — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Sources by country and language

- United Kingdom: 3 articles, 2 outlets
- Spain: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Argentina: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Italy: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: Spanish (3), English (3), Italian (1)

## Timeline (4 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [UK automotive sector wants to maintain access to European market](https://mecapress.com/events/528-uk-automotive-sector-wants-to-maintain-access-to-european-market.md)

Representatives of the UK automotive industry are advocating for the maintenance of unfettered access to the European market.

1 sources, 1 articles · Royaume-Uni

### 31 October 2026 — [London asks Brussels for European status for British electric cars](https://mecapress.com/events/296-london-asks-brussels-for-european-status-for-british-electric-cars.md)

The United Kingdom is asking the European Commission to recognize European status for British electric vehicles, in order to avoid customs duties linked to rules of origin.

2 sources, 2 articles · Londres — Royaume-Uni, Belgique

### 5 November 2026 — [Spanish automotive sector wants United Kingdom included in "Made in Europe"](https://mecapress.com/events/4544-spanish-automotive-sector-wants-united-kingdom-included-in-made-in-europe.md)

The Spanish automotive sector is calling for the United Kingdom to be integrated into the "Made in Europe" rules to better withstand Chinese competition.

1 sources, 2 articles · Espagne, Royaume-Uni

### 5 November 2026 — [Un rapport plaide pour un rapprochement UE-Royaume-Uni dans l'automobile](https://mecapress.com/events/4571-un-rapport-plaide-pour-un-rapprochement-ue-royaume-uni-dans-l-automobile.md)

Une étude de LSE Consulting estime que le Royaume-Uni et l'Union européenne doivent renforcer leur coopération sur le commerce, les batteries et les matières premières critiques pour rester compétitifs.

2 sources, 2 articles · Royaume-Uni, Belgique

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