Sponsors 2025
SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is the voice of the UK motor industry, supporting and promoting its position to government, stakeholders and the media at home and abroad. UK Automotive is a global centre of excellence for innovation and engineering, and the shift to electrification, digitalisation, connectivity and autonomy means there has never been a more exciting time to join the industry. We need talent from across all background and genders to fill the widening range of roles, and we hope this event will help inspire more women to join our industry, helping to shape the future mobility of the UK.
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BMW UK
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2024, the BMW Group sold over 2.45 million passenger vehicles and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2023 was € 17.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 155.5 billion. As of 31 December 2023, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,950 employees. The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products from the supply chain and production to the end of their useful life.
Horiba MIRA
HORIBA MIRA is a global provider of automotive engineering, research and test services, with over 75 years of experience in developing some of the world’s most iconic vehicles. Working in collaboration with vehicle manufacturers and suppliers around the world, we provide comprehensive support ranging from technology development and individual product tests through to full-vehicle design, development and build programmes.
Lookers
Founded in 1908, Lookers is one of the largest multi-franchise dealer groups in the UK and Ireland, representing over 30 volume and premium car manufacturers and specialising in new and used electric car sales across a network of over 144 franchised locations At Lookers, we don't just provide motor retail and aftersales services. We’re proud to call ourselves a people business. This doesn't just mean a personal service to our customers; it extends to the communities we work within and to all our people across the UK and Ireland who make us who we are.
Bentley Motors
Bentley Motors is the most sought-after luxury car brand in the world. The company’s headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering, Mulliner and production of the company’s five model lines, Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, Flying Spur, Bentayga and Bentayga EWB. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and innovative technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best. Bentley employs around 4,000 people at Crewe.
We are united in our goal to make Bentley successful and take positive actions. It is our colleagues' differences that make us strong, drives our innovation and creates change. Our DEI journey underpins high performance with diversity of thought and true inclusion. This is what Belonging at Bentley means.
Keyloop
With a legacy spanning over four decades, we’ve dedicated ourselves to pioneering cutting-edge technology, tailored to empower car retailers and manufacturers in achieving their objectives. Our remarkable journey commenced in the quaint town of Hungerford, UK, where we established our roots under the name Kerridge. Over the years, our unwavering commitment to excellence has seen us undergo various transformations through acquisitions and exponential growth. Renowned as ADP Dealer Services and CDK Global during our expansion across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, we proudly welcomed a significant milestone in 2021 when we were acquired by Francisco Partners, a preeminent technology investment firm. Embracing this new era, we emerged as Keyloop.
INEOS Automotive
A global petrochemicals manufacturer, INEOS operates 173 sites across 32 countries, generates $55 billion annually* and employs over 25,000 people. Complementing our core business, INEOS is making an impact across a range of elite sports and becoming increasingly known to consumers, with the launch of the Grenadier (our uncompromising 4x4) and INEOS Hygienics. We make change happen.
TrustFord
TrustFord is the world’s largest Ford dealer group, operating over 60 locations in the UK, including Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. TrustFord forms part of Ford Retail Group and as well as managing the Ford franchise for new and commercial vehicles, we run a multi franchise operation for used cars, used commercial vehicles, aftersales and parts. As well as TrustFord dealerships, Ford Retail Group owns and operates 14 Parts Plus sites nationally, runs a national Mobile Service operation and a Service NOW site in Prestwich.
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