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NAA Update: NAA Business Awards 2017 and the SMMT International Automotive Summit
This issue of our newsletter has a focus around the SMMT International Automotive Summit, which covered issues such as how well the UK automotive industry is doing, but also the impact that Brexit will have. There’s also a review of the LowCVP Conference, which provides further evidence of the increasing shift to electric vehicles. Closer […]
NAA Event: Are you a winner? Applications now open for the 2017 NAA Awards
You can now submit an entry for the 2017 NAA Awards; this is your chance to enjoy the glory of having your company’s achievements recognised by the industry… Becoming a shortlisted applicant at the Northern Automotive Alliance Business Awards will provide your organisation with the opportunity to be recognised as a leading player in […]
Industry News: UK Automotive Calls For “Business As Usual” Interim Arrangements To Avoid Cliff Edge
The UK automotive industry has called on government to seek an interim arrangement with the EU that would maintain membership of the single market and customs union until a final agreement on a new relationship with the EU is negotiated and implemented… The sector accepts that the UK will leave the EU and fully supports […]
Industry News: UK automotive achieves record turnover of £77.5 billion, marking seventh consecutive year of growth
The UK automotive industry continued to advance its sustainability in 2016, making gains in productivity, economic contribution and environmental impact, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)… UK Automotive’s 18th annual Sustainability Report reveals the manufacturing sector turned over a record £77.5 billion in 2016, marking a seventh […]
Industry News: Rise in amount of British parts used in British car production as manufacturers boost UK automotive supply chain investment
Cars manufactured in Britain are becoming more British, according to a new Automotive Council study… The report, Growing the Automotive Supply Chain – Local Vehicle Content Analysis, shows that 44% of all components used by UK car makers now come from domestic suppliers, compared with 41% in 2015 when the study was last carried out. […]
