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NAA Member News: Bentley announces Beyond100+ strategic plan to 2035 and creates first ever electric Luxury Urban SUV
Last month, Bentley Motors announced an extension of its forward-thinking Beyond100 business strategy, now called Beyond100+, from 2030 to 2035. Bentley has also confirmed that its first fully electric car to be revealed in 2026 promises to create an entirely new segment, the world’s first true Luxury Urban SUV. This model, designed, developed and to […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – Driving Global Talent: How Automotive Businesses Can Navigate International Hiring
With skilled workers in increasingly short supply, Ikram Malik, Partner at Brabners, highlights how business immigration can help the North West’s automotive sector to develop a healthy talent pipeline, and the key legal considerations for businesses looking to do so. The skills gap facing the UK’s manufacturing industry continues to represent one of the most […]
NAA Member News: Klarius Products – Supporting grassroots motorsport: Now and forever
For decades, Klarius has supported countless motorsport disciplines across the UK by designing and manufacturing high-quality emissions control components that help racing teams achieve success. Now, its commitment is extending beyond the realm of professional motorsport as the business provides material and technical support to university racing teams, fostering the next generation of engineers and […]
NAA Member News: Bentley opens early careers programme for 2025 with product development focus
Bentley Motors has created 150 career opportunities for its early careers 2025 intake. Applications across the company are open for Graduates and Industrial Placements at www.bentleycareers.com, with Apprentice positions open from February next year. Over a quarter of positions are focused on Bentley’s product development as the marque transitions its future model direction to become a […]
NAA Member News: Burnley College Leads the Way as one of First to Offer Fully-Funded Modular Courses
Burnley College is proud to announce its participation in a ground-breaking national trial, becoming one of the first UK colleges to offer innovative modular courses for degree-level learners. Officially the Number 1 College in England*, Burnley College is pioneering this new approach to education, offering exciting opportunities tailored to the specific needs of individuals and […]
NAA Member News: Cengiz Holding steps up international cooperation for electric vehicle batteries
ICoNiChem, the UK-based cobalt and nickel end products manufacturing plant of Cengiz Holding, one of Türkiye’s largest industrial enterprises, has teamed up with Canadian battery materials and technology company NOVONIX to develop nickel-based cathode active materials. The project to be funded under the Canada-UK 2024 Critical Minerals Program involves nickel, cobalt and lithium recovery from […]
NAA Member News: Leyland Trucks manufactures its 125,000th heavy-duty vehicle
Leyland Trucks, the Lancashire-based producer of DAF commercial vehicles, has achieved its latest manufacturing milestone – its 125,000th heavy-duty vehicle. Production of DAF ‘heavy duty’ models at Leyland Trucks began initially with the CF Series followed by the XF Series. The production plant now assembles the entire New Generation range of DAF heavy-duty models, including […]
NAA Member News: STFC Hartree Centre Free Training – Discover Digital Transformation Training
The Introductory level BridgeAI: Discover Digital Transformation programme is designed for businesses or organisations of any size, as well as individuals who want to enhance their technical skills and understand how to apply state-of-the-art AI technologies to support decision making and improve business outcomes. AI specialists will help you enhance your understanding and build the necessary technical […]
NAA Member News: 3D360, in partnership with the Department for Education, is delivering subsidised training in Advanced Manufacturing
Looking at kickstarting your business or training your team in advanced manufacturing skills? This is your opportunity to secure funded training and help future proof your business. 10 days (60 hours) of trainer led learning in all aspects of Advanced Manufacturing. Every learner builds and takes away a free Creality, Ender 3, 3D printer. Over […]
NAA Member News: New Bentley Flying Spur with plug-in hybrid technology
Last month Bentley launched its first four-door supercar – the new Flying Spur, now in its fourth generation after almost two decades of defining the ultimate luxury performance sedan. Launched initially with the performance-focused Speed, the new Flying Spur is built around Bentley’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid, endowing it with an extraordinary breadth of capabilities. […]
