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NAA Update: British Industry Competitiveness Scheme launched
The launch of the British Industry Competitiveness Scheme offers the potential to cut some of the world’s highest industrial electricity costs and improve the UK’s investment competitiveness. UK car production proved resilient in March, slipping just ‑0.8% despite supply disruption, weaker export demand and ongoing model changeovers. This stability highlights the sector’s underlying strength at a […]
NAA Member News: Bentley Motors publishes fourth annual Sustainability Report
Last month, Bentley Motors published its fourth annual Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, detailing continued progress against its Beyond100+ strategy and setting out a pragmatic, forward-looking approach to delivering sustainable luxury amid a rapidly evolving global landscape. In 2025, Bentley achieved its lowest fleet CO₂ emissions in recent history, maintained carbon neutral operations in Crewe, […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – Managing the automotive industry’s EV transition
Christine Hart, legal director in Brabners’ employment and pensions team, outlines the key legal and workforce considerations for automotive manufacturers navigating uncertainty around the UK’s electric vehicle transition. The UK’s electric vehicle transition hasn’t followed a straightforward path since sales quotas were first introduced in 2024. While the long-term direction of travel towards zero-emission vehicles […]
NAA Member News: Burnley College – Themis Merge Will Supercharge Lancashire’s Workforce Development
North West Business Training and Themis have announced a strategic merger. Operating under the unified Themis brand, the training arm of Burnley College, this merger will consolidate expertise to strengthen workforce development, elevate regional skills and provide Lancashire employers with unmatched access to industry-leading commercial training. This strategic alignment brings together highly qualified experts to […]
NAA Member News: Klarius Products – How rising vehicle complexity is redefining aftermarket quality
Modern vehicles are evolving at a rapid pace. Stricter emissions legislation, advances in materials, and the growing integration of electronic systems are transforming the way cars are designed, built, and maintained. For drivers, this often translates into cleaner, quieter, and more efficient vehicles. For the aftermarket, however, it presents a different kind of challenge. As […]
NAA Member News: LTE Group – Technical Excellence College for Digital Technologies to be Created in Greater Manchester
The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester have been awarded Technical Excellence College (TEC) status for Digital Technologies. The TEC in Greater Manchester is one of 19 projects announced by the Government, which will collectively provide 65,000 learners across the country with access to the high-level technical skills needed to access well-paid, high-skilled jobs. Backed by […]
NAA Member News: RARUK Automation – Automation For Everyone
As automation solution specialists, our brand-new company video offers an insight into how we go above and beyond for our customers. From innovative solutions and expert support to training, with dedicated sales and technical teams for every automation need. Watch the full video to discover RARUK Automation. RARUK Automation is a trusted automation distributor, specialising in cutting-edge […]
NAA Member News: Scantime Becomes WAGO’s Official UK Training Partner
Scantime, the UK’s leading independent PLC training provider, has announced a training partnership with WAGO, the global leader in modular automation and interconnection technology. Under the agreement, Scantime becomes WAGO’s UK training partner and an approved reseller within Scantime’s Partner Reseller Programme. The partnership means that any company with an existing WAGO account can now […]
NAA Member News: ULEMCo HEA Case Study
ULEMCo was featured as a case study in the latest ‘State of the Hydrogen Nation Report’ from the Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA). It highlighted the skills challenges faced by hydrogen SMEs in the growing hydrogen energy sector. The report mentioned key points including: • ULEMCo’s technology incorporates engineering, hydrogen safety, vehicle integration and emerging clean-energy […]
In the Driving Seat: Darren Andrew, CoByEx
This is your chance to find out more about Darren Andrew, Business Development Manager, CoByEx, and his interests including motorsport and Romanian rescue dogs… Name Darren Andrew Company CoByEx Position Business Development Manager Apart from that Business: Members of the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), British Superyacht, Motorsport 2 Business, MBP (Mark Blundell Partnerships) NUFC Business […]
