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Ultra-low emission vehicles market an ‘unmissable window of opportunity’ for UK auto business
A leading ‘think-tank’ says that the market for ultra-low emission vehicles presents an ‘unmissable window of opportunity for the British automotive industry’. The Institute for Public Policy Research’s (IPPR) report presents a roadmap for how Britain can both win a greater share of the international market and develop domestic demand for ULEVs. It explains how […]
Automechanika Shanghai – 10-13 December 2013
SMMT is organising the UK pavilion at Automechanika Shanghai for the second year running. Automechanika Shanghai is the leading showcase event for reaching automotive markets in Asia. SMMT is offering an enhanced 9sqm shell scheme for £3,000, and additional space at £340 + VAT per sqm. There are a limited number of UKTI TAP Grants […]
NAA Update: Be a sponsor for the NAA Annual Dinner; exhibit at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Show; become a member of the NAA
Raise your profile within the region’s automotive industry by becoming a sponsor for the NAA Annual Dinner, and also by becoming a full member of the NAA. There’s also the opportunity to exhibit at the UK’s leading Low Carbon Vehicle event. The theme of this month’s newsletter is education and industry, to accompany the launch […]
NAA Business Excellence Programme Update: Business Excellence Extension – July 2013 to June 2015
As reported last month, a decision was finally taken on 26 March to support our project in principle up to June 2015. I am very pleased to say that the final documentation has been submitted and was approved internally by the European Regional Development Fund team at the Department for Communities and Local Government on […]
NAA Skills Update: Why you might be receiving a schools engagement leaflet in the post
May has been a busy month for Autohub on the marketing front, firstly with the launch of our website and secondly with the final preparations for the schools engagement leaflet which is now being mailed out. The website contains information on apprenticeships and news on workforce development activities within companies. We are also planning to […]
Business Excellence Member News: Futaba-Tenneco wins Major Award from Toyota
Futaba-Tenneco has won the Toyota Supplier Award for Achievement in Project Management for 2012, for introducing the tools, fixtures and assembly robots for the new Toyota Auris and the Hybrid version, as well as training most of the workforce in the new products. Burnley-based Futaba-Tenneco beat off the challenge from over 200 suppliers throughout Europe […]
Funding News: The Niche Vehicle R&D Competition is now open; forms can be requested until 3 June
The Niche Vehicle R&D Competition is providing a grant pot of up to £1.35m for niche vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and technology organisations who wish to collaborate on innovative, industry-led projects focussing on developing and demonstrating vehicle or system level road-vehicle technology in the categories of Improved Fuel Efficiency & Carbon Reduction and Weight Reduction & […]
EU votes for 2025 new car emissions target of 68-78g/km or 106mpg
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has voted to adopt proposals to set an indicative 2025 target of CO2 emissions from new cars of 68-75g CO2/km, or 106mpg. Although the decision still has to be confirmed by the full European Parliament, EU member states and Commission, the move lays down a marker that the average new […]
Applications now open for 2013 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme – deadline approaching
Applications are now open for the next intake of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme, starting in September 2013. Manchester Metropolitan University is one of four Universities in the UK that is delivering the fully funded Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme. 10,000 Small Businesses is a unique, practical programme designed to help the […]
Funding News: Enabling Innovation Team (EIT) Rail Customer Experience £1m Competition
The Enabling Innovation Team (EIT) has been established to accelerate innovation in the GB rail industry, and is seeking innovations from non-rail sectors covering technologies, services and business processes which can transform rail customer’s experience. Backed by the Department of Transport a number of key rail industry challenges are being addressed including, via this competition, […]
