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NAA Update: Electric vehicle registrations rose 44.5% in July, with electric van registrations up 74.1%
EV registrations rose 44.5% in July, with electric van registrations up 74.1%, while £130 million in matched government-industry investment from the DRIVE35 programme has also been announced. Welcome to this month’s newsletter; I hope you are all keeping well and that you had a relaxing summer break. Starting with some positive news, the latest SMMT figures […]
NAA Member News: Bentley Torcal, the brand’s first fully electric car
In July, Bentley Motors announced an important first step as it named its newest model line, continuing the brand’s modern convention of drawing inspiration from extraordinary landscapes. The all-new Bentley Torcal ushers in a new chapter for Bentley, and becomes the fourth model line alongside the Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga. Bentley’s Chairman and […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – From funding to production, how automotive businesses can capitalise on new government support
Christine Hart, legal director in Brabners’ employment, pensions and immigration team, outlines the key legal, commercial and workforce considerations for automotive businesses looking to make the most of public funding. The Prime Minister recently announced a £130 million investment in the next generation of UK automotive technology, supporting projects ranging from cheaper electric vehicles to […]
NAA Member News: The University of Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation supports more than 400 organisations and helps unlock £4.26 million in funding
The University of Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) has published its first Impact Report, celebrating two years of supporting businesses, entrepreneurs and partners to innovate, grow and contribute to a more sustainable economy. Since launching in 2024, the Centre has supported more than 410 organisations, delivered over 30 innovation programme cohorts, helped secure £4.26 million in external funding, […]
NAA Member News: Klarius Products – How rising raw material costs are reshaping UK manufacturing competitiveness
James Ellison, Sales Director at Klarius Products, Europe’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket exhaust components, on how European trade measures, raw material inflation and evolving government policy are impacting UK manufacturing competitiveness in 2026. The UK’s manufacturing sector has been under pressure for decades, with the past few years seeing cost increases and shrinking order volumes1. […]
NAA Member News: LTE Group – Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship
Manchester College is partnering with ITP Total People to co-deliver the level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician standard https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0152-v1-2 The Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship develops skilled electricians who can install, maintain and repair electrical systems across industrial, commercial and residential environments, including communal areas. Programme Summary Apprentices gain the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional […]
NAA Member News: Secure Assured – The groundbreaking new platform to assess, manage and respond to cyber risk across your global supply chain
Designed and built in the UK by a team of former national security engineers, the people behind Parker Neal. Most manufacturers can see their Tier 1 suppliers. Almost none can see Tier 2 or 3, where a growing share of automotive cyber incidents actually start. Secure Assured gives you one platform to close that gap, […]
NAA Member News: ULEMCo and Luxfer Gas Cylinders Form Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Hydrogen Mobility
In July, ULEMCo Ltd (“ULEMCo”), a leading provider of hydrogen transport solutions, and Luxfer Gas Cylinders Ltd (“Luxfer”), a global cylinder manufacturer and pioneer in hydrogen storage solutions, announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered mobility solutions, formalising a successful relationship spanning more than a decade. The collaboration brings together the […]
Other News: Hereward Manger Group appointed exclusive recruitment partner to the Northern Automotive Alliance
We are pleased to announce that Hereward Manger Group (HMG), the partnership between Hereward Partners and Tom Manger Consulting, has been appointed exclusive recruitment partner to the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA)… Read more HMG is a specialist recruitment firm serving the automotive sector, covering executive search, interim management and fractional leadership, alongside market mapping and commercial […]
In the Driving Seat: Nick Pemberton, Astra Vehicle Technologies
The picture is a clue: when not watching Nascar motor racing, the hobbies of Nick Pemberton, Astra Vehicle Technologies include horse riding… Name Nick Pemberton Company Astra Vehicle Technologies Position Managing Director Why did you join the NAA? To meet potential new suppliers, to interact with local businesses in a similar sector, look for further […]
