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NAA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Support
As the responsible automotive cluster for the North West, Yorkshire & Humber, the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) has a social responsibility to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and maintain business support throughout. We have put together a package of information from both national Government, and local Government, via regional County Councils, and Local […]
NAA Update: New NAA Chief Executive announcement and coronavirus update
I’d like to open this month’s newsletter with the exciting news that Paul Jones, my successor as Chief Executive, has this week started with the NAA!… Paul brings with him a wealth of automotive industry experience spanning over 30 years, across roles with Foden Trucks and Bentley, and is currently the Chair of the IMechE’s […]
NAA News: Morson Group announced as NAA talent partner
The Morson Group has cemented its commitment to providing a 360-degree talent solution to the automotive industry and supporting an intensifying competition for talent as it partners with the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA)… As a global leader in people solutions, the Morson Group operates in some of the most technical sectors – including manufacturing, engineering, […]
NAA Partner News: Are You an Internationally Owned Company in Lancashire?
In Lancashire we have approximately 150 internationally owned companies who have been identified as having potential growth prospects and investment opportunities over the next few years, maybe you are one of these, or could be part of their supply chain?… I would like to introduce myself as Angela Kershaw, the Key Account Manager (KAM) for […]
NAA Partner News: Coronavirus – Planning for the Unexpected
The NAA’s IT Partner, Network ROI, offers some timely guidelines on how to prepare for and minimise the impact of the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) through remote working… This subject will also be discussed at our Cyber Security workshop on 24 March 2020, where you can register using the link below: www.northernautoalliance.com/event/naa-networking-event-discovering-cyber-security-solutions/ Business continuity […]
Industry News: Greater Manchester company develops the UK’s most affordable electric vehicle
MeV, a Greater Manchester company, has spent the past two years designing and developing a low cost electric vehicle that can retail at the same price as an average car, for example an eight year old hatchback, rather than competing on price with new vehicle… The MeV BeeAnywhere is claimed to be the UK’s most […]
NAA Update: A transitional period for both UK automotive and the NAA
Rowan shares some news about the NAA, forthcoming events, and of course Brexit… As the UK’s exit from the EU came and went last week, and the transition period set out in the Withdrawal Agreement commenced, little changed for UK businesses as yet another Brexit deadline passed. The focus now shifts to the end of […]
Industry News: SMMT – A crucial time for UK Automotive
After all of the dramatic previous attempts to pass the withdrawal agreement bill through the House of Commons, the landmark legislation quietly gained royal assent in January ahead of leaving the European Union on Friday 31 January… Of course, the transition period set out in the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU means that we will […]
NAA Update: Merry Christmas and an unpredictable New Year
As 2019 closes to an end, it’s a good time to reflect on the year that has past, on what has been achieved, and of course what the future holds (even though it still seems that it will be a somewhat unpredictable New Year!)… For the NAA, and for many of its members, 2019 has […]
Industry News: Only Ambitious Brexit Deal Will Safeguard Jobs and Britain’s Green Future
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has urged all parties to put UK Automotive at the heart of their economic and trade policies… Setting out the industry’s priorities for a new government, the trade body called for an ambitious, world-beating Brexit trade deal to maintain the sector’s competitiveness and ability to deliver innovation, […]
