Mike Hawes

Mike Hawes

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Mike Hawes is the CEO of The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) in the UK, where he represents the automotive industry and provides analysis on market trends, particularly regarding the preferences of European consumers for smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Mike Hawes represents the UK automotive industry as the CEO of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Kinh tế Anh thế nào sau 10 năm rời EU
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-23
5.0

Mike Hawes, the chief executive of the SMMT, stated that a sustained increase in demand for EVs cannot be taken for granted.

Tesla launches cheaper version of Model 3 in Europe amid Musk sales backlash | Tesla
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-05
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Mike Hawes, the CEO of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders in the UK, noted the astonishing pace of the Chinese automotive industry.

Directorii occidentali revin din China alarmați de „fabricile întunecate”. Revoluția robotică a Beijingului schimbă regulile jocului global
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-10-15
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SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said electrified vehicles were 'powering market growth after a sluggish summer'.

Electric car sales hit record high in September
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-04
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Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, commented on July's numbers, stating it remains a turbulent time for automotive manufacturing.

UK car sales to US rise following tariff deal
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-28
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The SMMT's chief executive, Mike Hawes, described the situation as 'depressing'.

The UK car industry is at a crunch point
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-13
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Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said the half year production figures were 'depressing' but that he hoped that the first half of this year marked 'the nadir' for the UK auto industry.

UK vehicle making hits lowest level since 1953, excluding Covid
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-24
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Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT, states that the transition to electric vehicles is largely driven by significant discounts from manufacturers.

Satu dari Sepuluh Mobil yang Terjual di Inggris Buatan China
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-07-05
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Mike Hawes is the chief executive of the SMMT who spoke about the transition to electric cars in the UK.

Record growth of Chinese cars in UK
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-04
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Mike Hawes, the head of the SMMT, explained that wealthy Americans do not have a genuine need for new luxury cars.

Brittiläiset luksusautot hyötyvät muita maita pienemmistä Trump-tulleista
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-06-29
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Mike Hawes, the SMMT's chief executive, said while 2025 had been 'an incredibly challenging year', there was still 'some optimism for the future'.

UK car production fell to 76-year low for May as US tariffs hit exports
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-27
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Donald Trump

Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, welcomed Monday’s announcement.

British PM finalizes tariff deal with Trump at G7
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-06-17
7.0

Mike Hawes hoped the new 10% tariff rate for UK carmakers would start in the next few days.

‘Vital’ that British steel gets Trump tariff deal after UK-US trade pact, say unions | International trade
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-17
6.0

Mike Hawes, the SMMT chief executive, expressed disappointment over the tariffs on UK products.

Jaguar Land Rover pause US shipments to assess impact of Trump’s tariffs | Automotive industry
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-05
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Mike Hawes, the CEO of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, commented on the negative timing of the announcement regarding tariffs.

Jaguar Land Rover suspende exportação para os Estados Unidos após tarifas de Trump
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-04-05
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Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, warned the costs cannot be absorbed by manufacturers.

UK to keep pushing for deal after Trump imposes 10% tariff
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-03
3.0

Mike Hawes is the CEO of The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders, representing the automotive industry in the UK.

Por qué los europeos compran tan pocos automóviles estadounidenses
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-03-28
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Mike Hawes, the chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, said these are worrying times for UK vehicle makers.

Carmaker shares fall after Trump 25% tariff move as Reeves warns against trade war | Trump tariffs
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
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Mike Hawes said the UK and US auto industries have a long-standing and productive relationship.

UK not 'jumping into trade war' with US, says Sir Keir Starmer
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
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Mike Hawes urged London and Washington to reach an agreement that benefits everyone.

Borse oggi 27 marzo | I dazi di Trump affossano il comparto auto: i costruttori vanno in rosso
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-03-27
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Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said these are worrying times for UK vehicle makers.

Carmaker shares fall after Trump’s 25% tariff, as Rachel Reeves warns against escalating trade war – business live | Business
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
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Mike Hawes expressed disappointment with the new tax.

Ngành xe hơi lo ngại vì thuế của ông Trump
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-03-27
4.0

Mike Hawes, the chief executive of the SMMT, urged the UK and US governments to 'come together immediately and strike a deal that works for all'.

Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-26
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Mike Hawes is the chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) who discussed the practicality and comfort of SUVs.

With the world heating up, why are more SUVs being sold?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-17
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Mike Hawes, the chief executive of SMMT, emphasized the need to revisit the mandate for zero emission vehicles due to flattening sales.

Car industry urges UK government to create new EV incentives | Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
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Mike Hawes observes that higher fuel prices in Europe lead to a preference for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Why don't Europeans buy more American cars?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-14
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