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Event review: Low Carbon Vehicle 2013, Millbrook, 4-5 September 2013
The NAA and a group of NAA member companies took a stand at LCV2013, the UK’s leading low carbon vehicle event. Find out what NAA members thought of the show, and if you want to be part of the stand at next year’s event, you’ll need to book now! The LCV event has established its […]
Event review: CarFest North 2013
CarFest, the idea of Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans, and now one of the North West’s largest automotive-related events, took place from 2-4 August at Oulton Park, here’s what happened. Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans’ CarFest 2013 kicked off in style as Oulton Park resounded to the sound of rubber on tarmac and the laughter […]
NAA event review: Business Excellence Networking Meeting, Auto Marine Cables, Wednesday 10 July 2013
Attendees at the NAA meeting at Auto Marine Cables were provided with a behind the scenes insight into the world of cables by the company’s Managing Director, Peter Hammond. The visit included an introduction to the company, its products and processes, with a focus on lean manufacturing and efficiency improvements. Peter Hammond explained how the […]
Event review: Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Takes First Steps On The Road To A ‘Beyond Tailpipe’ Measure Of Emissions From Road Vehicles
The introduction of new energy technologies in road transport will mean that the current tailpipe measures of the climate impact of vehicles will become increasingly inadequate in future – so what is the solution? How do you decide how green a car is? Do you look at its miles per gallon? If so, what about […]
NAA Event review: Members Networking Meeting, Leyland Trucks
NAA members, along with some prospective member companies, enjoyed a tour of Leyland Trucks on 19 June 2013, with visitors being highly impressed by the size and quality of the facility. Leyland Trucks Ltd is one of Britain’s leading manufacturing companies and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PACCAR Inc. PACCAR is a global technology leader […]
Event Review: Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2013
The NAA and Automotive Comms shared the hosting of a table in ‘The Start’ hospitality facility at this year’s Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, and without exception, all the guests were blown away by what they saw at the event; here’s why. The 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power was packed full of an amazingly diverse variety […]
AlixPartners Global Automotive Review and Outlook 2013
The most profitable automotive players extend their lead; value and premium segments gain market shares at expense of volume segment; an alarming 58% of European plants are operating below break-even level in 2013, a sharp rise of 50% within just two years. Global industry forecast demonstrates a “three-speed world” BRIC countries and recovering US market […]
Event Review: Electric Vehicle Conference – Are electric vehicles practical as fleet cars?
Are electric vehicles taking off as company fleet cars? If so, why? If not, why not? Here’s a summary of the Electric Vehicles Conference that took place in London on 30 April 2013. Key points from the Electric Vehicles Conference: Initial findings of Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator Programme show positive view of EVs EVs […]
Local Industry supports engineering celebration day at Liverpool
Nearly 100 A-level students displayed their innovative engineering project skills at the Engineering Education Scheme (EES) Celebration Day at the University of Liverpool. Companies from the North West were at the heart of the event, one of three such events across the North, with engineers providing expertise and assistance in the form of project mentoring […]
Event Review: Niche Vehicle Network Symposium 2013
Car dashboards being replaced by iPads and a new UK Advanced Propulsion Centre were two of the ideas highlighted at the 2013 Niche Vehicle Network Symposium which took place on 19 March at the Heritage Centre at Gaydon The Niche Vehicle Network is an independent association of over 100 niche vehicle manufacturers, specialist technology and […]
