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NAA Member News: Brabners – The Road Ahead: Preparing for the New Tax Year
With the UK tax regime set to evolve next month, Christine Hart, Legal Director at purpose-led independent law firm Brabners, highlights the changes set to impact the Northern automotive industry. March is often a high point in the calendar for the sector, with the end of the first quarter bringing the introduction of the latest […]
NAA Member News: Leyland Trucks donates DAF XD to Cornwall College to support armed forces training
Leyland Trucks has gifted a DAF XD to Cornwall College’s motor vehicle training programme, reinforcing its commitment to supporting military personnel through its Armed Forces Covenant pledge. Previously used as a test vehicle, including undertaking climate testing in Spain, the box-bodied vehicle will now serve as a hands-on HGV training tool for both military recruits […]
NAA Member News: Aerospace industry-grade carbon fibre comes to supercars with McLaren ART carbon
With more than four decades of experience in exploiting the benefits of carbon fibre as an enabler of light weight, high performance, and structural strength, McLaren has driven key developments in racing and automotive uses for the material, making it not only the standard across the Formula 1 grid, but bringing it to the road, […]
NAA Member News: Sigmatex – Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team announces steps towards sustainable carbon fibre composites for 2025 Formula 1 season
At Sigmatex we are very proud of our long-term association with Formula 1. As early adopters of carbon fibre, the motorsport industry has been at the cutting edge of material innovation for many decades. This season will be the first time in which innovative sustainable carbon fibre composites will be used in Formula 1 on […]
NAA Member News: Hyer Power Project Receives Boost with Funding for Refuelling Infrastructure
The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Range Extended Fire Engine Prototype (Hyer Power) project has taken a significant step forward with an £825,500 contract awarded by Oxfordshire County Council. This funding will go towards the development of essential hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, provided by Hungerford-based Fuel Cell Systems. ULEMCo is the lead partner in this £8 million hydrogen fuel-cell […]
NAA Member News: UTAC – Accredited Certification Body
UTAC is well known within the industry for its expertise within the area of Testing and Homologation services within Automotive, but lesser known is that we are also an Accredited Certification Body that can deliver certification across a range of Standards. These include Quality (IATF/ISO9001), Environmental (ISO14001) & Health & Safety (ISO 45001). We are […]
NAA Member News: Bentley continues to develop its factory for an electric future as construction begins on Integrated Logistics Centre
Bentley Motors has officially broken ground on its new Integrated Logistics Centre at its historic Crewe headquarters, marking a crucial step in preparing for the luxury marque’s all-electric future. Designed to enhance operational efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability, the facility will support the production of all future Bentley BEVs, while reinforcing the brand’s commitment to its […]
NAA Member News: Brabners Safety Check: The importance of a proactive approach to health and safety
As we continue to see challenges across the global automotive industry, Lachlan Nisbet, partner in the regulatory and professional conduct team at purpose-led law firm Brabners, looks at how organisations in the North can take a proactive approach to health and safety to enable them to be more competitive. Workplace injuries cost UK businesses over […]
NAA Member News: MGS Technical Plastics Adopts a Customer-Centric Sales Approach
MGS Technical Plastics has announced a strategic shift in its sales approach. The team has been utilising a customer-focused model that prioritises support, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. Recognising that modern customers value expertise and service over traditional sales tactics, MGS has evolved its approach to better meet the diverse needs of its clients. Rather than […]
NAA Member News: Siemens Track and Trace Webinar Series: Automotive, 10 & 24 April, 13:00 GMT
Unlock the power of traceability and asset tracking in the automotive industry! Siemens is proud to present a new webinar series focused on transforming automotive operations through cutting-edge track and trace technologies. Whether you are a professional in operations, production management, or IT, these webinars will provide you with the strategies and technologies needed to transform […]
