Mike Hawes
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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,604 | $2,700,000 | 939$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 23,604 | $2,700,000 | 939$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
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.
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Indonesia:
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT, states that the transition to electric vehicles is largely driven by significant discounts from manufacturers.
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United Kingdom:
Mike Hawes is the chief executive of the SMMT who spoke about the transition to electric cars in the UK.
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Finland:
Mike Hawes, the head of the SMMT, explained that wealthy Americans do not have a genuine need for new luxury cars.
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United Kingdom:
Mike Hawes, the SMMT's chief executive, said while 2025 had been 'an incredibly challenging year', there was still 'some optimism for the future'.
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Canada:
Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, welcomed Monday’s announcement.
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United Kingdom:
Mike Hawes hoped the new 10% tariff rate for UK carmakers would start in the next few days.
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United Kingdom:
Mike Hawes, the SMMT chief executive, expressed disappointment over the tariffs on UK products.
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Liechtenstein:
Mike Hawes, the CEO of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, commented on the negative timing of the announcement regarding tariffs.
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United Kingdom:
Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, warned the costs cannot be absorbed by manufacturers.
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