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Story no.229National· United KingdomOngoingRegulation and tariffsNotableGB United Kingdom4 Nov → 6 Nov10 facts · 18 art.

SMMT urges UK to support the automotive industry and reform the ZEV mandate

On November 4, 2026, the SMMT called on the British government to support innovation and investment in the automotive sector, particularly R&D, to create jobs. The organization highlighted that four out of five car companies plan to launch or increase their R&D investments in the UK, while calling for sustained public support. On November 5, the SMMT warned about the growing gap with the UK's zero-emission vehicle mandate, despite a rise in EV sales at the end of the year. The British automotive industry then called for a thorough reform of the ZEV mandate, deemed too restrictive, and greater realism for the transition of light commercial vehicles. On November 6, the SMMT conditioned the electric transition and the reindustrialization of the UK on the viability of automotive investments.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 10 events in Royaume-Uni, followed from 4 November 2026 to 6 November 2026. 18 articles from 4 sources (regulation and tariffs); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 14:23.

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Dutch11

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