“Existential Threat” – SMMT Boss Mike Hawes Doesn’t Hold Back on UK Auto Industry Crisis Some speeches are polite, PR-friendly affairs filled with vague optimism and corporate buzzwords. Not this one. Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), came out swinging at SMMT Test Day 2025 with what felt … Continue reading UK Car Industry in Crisis!