Ministers meet executives from across the UK automotive industry to discuss the sector’s priorities for exiting the EU. Pictured left to right: Adrian Hallmark, Director of Strategy, Jaguar Land Rover; Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive; David Davis, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union; Rory Harvey, Chairman and MD,...
SMMT President urges government to “make the right decisions” and stay in single market as UK motor industry faces £4.5 billion car tariff threat
Key speech at SMMT’s 100th annual dinner focuses on automotive priorities and maintaining industrial strategy post-Brexit. New figures show threat of tariffs could leave industry and consumers with at least a £4.5 billion pound bill. First report on digital manufacturing in UK automotive outlines huge opportunity for future competitiveness. The...
Dr. E. Michael Harrington speaks at Harvard Law School
SAE Institute Nashville's Music Business Program Chairperson Shares His Expert Perspective on Copyright Law at Harvard Law SchoolDr. E. Michael Harrington, Music Business Program Chairperson at SAE Institute Nashville, was a featured speaker at The Harvard University Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on November 3, 2016, where he shared his...
SAE Expression College Animation Department Produces Video for San Francisco Junior Giants
Three faculty members and 15 students from SAE Expression College’s Animation Department teamed up to create an animated educational short film for the San Francisco Junior Giants, a charitable arm of the San Francisco Giants. The "Splash Hit" animated video was created to teach important lessons about health, education, the...
Remaining in Europe critical to future of UK automotive industry, warns SMMT
UK automotive industry delivers clear statement on Europe position days before key referendum. Leading British automotive manufacturers stress importance of remaining in Europe. Widespread concern that a “Brexit” could jeopardise current jobs and investment success. Overwhelming majority (77%) of SMMT member companies favour remaining in the EU.1 The UK motor...