Driving competitiveness for the UK automotive industry
The Automotive Council brings industry and government together to secure the UK’s competitive future in automotive – building growth in manufacturing and advancing the technologies that will shape zero emission, connected and automated mobility. By aligning strategy, investment and innovation, the Council helps ensure the UK automotive sector maintains and strengthens its global competitive advantage.
Strengthening co-operation between UK government and the automotive sector
The Automotive Council was established in 2009 to enhance dialogue and strengthen co-operation between UK government and the automotive sector. The Council is made up of senior figures from across industry and government and meets three times per year.
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Review launched to shape pathway to reach zero emission driving by 2035
Vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, charge point operators, dealers, consumers and communities are being asked for their views on the pathway to ending sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and ensuring all new cars and vans are zero emission by 2035, as the government today (14 August 2026) launches a consultation on the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
What global automotive trends mean for UK competitiveness
