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NAA Update: Electric car sales up in October, but watch out for the Budget
A quarter of buyers opted for electric cars in October 2025, putting this year’s ZEV tally ahead of the whole of 2024 with two months still to go, but just as EV sales make real progress, at the same time there are government proposals to scrap Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS), and the possibility of […]
NAA Update: Government providing JLR with £1.5bn UK Export Finance loan guarantee following cyber incident
The NAA is working with the SMMT to help assess the impact and is currently engaged in discussions with a range of organisations to explore opportunities to support members with their approach to cyber security. Following the cyber incident affecting the UK’s largest automotive employer, JLR, the focus is now on restarting full production in […]
NAA Update: DRIVE35 Funding Programme to provide £2.5 billion of funding for zero emission vehicles
The DRIVE35 Funding Programme will provide capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero emission vehicles and their supply chain. Welcome to this month’s newsletter, and I hope you are all keeping well and that you were able to take a summer break. I want to […]
NAA Update: Industrial Strategy has automotive at its heart
Let’s begin with some good news following the publication of the long-awaited Industrial Strategy last month – one with automotive at its heart – it’s the policy framework the sector has long-fought for and government has now addressed. Such a strategy – long-term, cross-Government and aligned to a trade strategy is the basis on which […]
NAA Update: The UK automotive industry continues to undergo huge transformation amid strong global headwinds
We have a world-leading automotive industry with a highly skilled workforce, globally renowned R&D and established brands, but we need a regulatory and investment environment that enables UK automotive manufacturers to thrive – the long-awaited Industrial Strategy, expected to be published this month, must do just that. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope […]
NAA Update: Tariffs on car exports from the UK to the US to reduce from 27.5% to 10%
The US is our second most important market for car exports, so an agreement to reduce tariffs is great news for consumers and the industry. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope you are all keeping well. Let’s start with some good news for our sector, as this week the country forged closer ties […]
NAA Update: Trump’s tariffs are the latest addition to a range of challenges for the UK automotive industry
President Trump’s confirmation of 25% tariffs on cars imported into the US is yet another challenge that UK manufacturers need to add to their ever-increasing list. North America is a key market for many manufacturers from the Northern region, including Bentley and JLR. A seismic week for the global economy with President Trump outlining his […]
NAA Update: Government industrial and trade strategies promise the delivery of the £2 billion Automotive Transformation Fund
Support is needed for Britain’s world-leading commitment to decarbonise road transport, including bold incentives to encourage EV take up, more affordable electricity, significant additional investment in infrastructure, and a clear and consistent message that buying an electric vehicle is the right thing to do. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope you are all […]
NAA Update: Government consultation on phasing out sales of new petrol and diesel cars closes soon
The government’s consultation on phasing out sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, and flexibilities around the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, closes on 18 February, so if you want to respond, time is running out. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope you are all keeping well. It’s certainly been a busy […]
NAA Update: Stellantis Luton plant closure, Ellesmere Port plant investment; Ford’s Halewood plant starts EV drive unit production
As the festive season approaches, there are some ups and downs: the UK automotive industry is waiting for the government to review the flexibilities of the zero emission vehicle mandate; in the meantime, Stellantis has announced plans to close its Luton plant, but to invest in EV production at Ellesmere Port, and Ford starts EV […]
