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Industry News: SMMT President Urges Government to “Make The Right Decisions” and stay in Single Market
Industry News: SMMT President Urges Government to “Make The Right Decisions” and stay in Single Market Image: SMMT logo SMMT President urges government to “make the right decisions” and stay in single market as UK motor industry faces £4.5 billion car tariff threat… Read more The President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]
Industry News: New SMMT Report Calls on Government and Automotive Sector to Grasp £74bn Opportunity from Digital Manufacturing
The UK automotive industry is calling on Government to support the sector’s future competitiveness by putting digital manufacturing at the heart of its industrial strategy… The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published a new report highlighting a £74 billion opportunity for the UK if the industry fully embraces digitalisation over the next […]
Industry News: Niche Vehicle Feasibility Competition Winners Announced
15 businesses have been successful in receiving grant funding from the Niche Vehicle Network run competition, supported by Innovate UK and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV)… The winners – including one project from the North West – each securing up to £8,000 investment for low carbon vehicle feasibility projects in the niche vehicle […]
Industry News: Autonomous Drive Vehicles to Contribute €17 Trillion to European Economy by 2050
Europe’s most comprehensive autonomous drive review of consumer attitudes and government policy reveals economic and social opportunities of new car technology… The real financial and social impact of autonomous driving vehicles on European roads has been revealed for the first time, as Nissan has unveiled one of the most comprehensive studies ever compiled on the […]
Industry News: The future of cars
The biggest change in cars for one hundred years is now starting. It is driven by totally new requirements and capabilities. They will cause huge new businesses to appear but some giants currently making cars and their parts will spectacularly go bankrupt… Cities will ban private cars but encourage cars as autonomous taxis and rental […]
NAA Update: NAA Awards show the innovation in the region, NAA member company accompanies the Prime Minister to India, and find out how Brexit will impact upon the industry
I am extremely pleased to report on a number of very positive developments in this newsletter. First and foremost are the Award winners at the NAA Annual Dinner, along with their stories, but one of our members has also had the privilege to accompany the Prime Minister on her recent Trade Mission to India. In […]
In the Driving Seat: Mike Meades, General Manager, Flex (Warrington)
Following the NAA’s interesting recent visit to Flex in Warrington (see separate article below), here’s your chance to find out more about General Manager Mike Meades… Name Mike Meades Company Flex (Warrington) Position General Manager Association with NAA Flex has been a member of the NAA for the last two years. Why did you join […]
Northern Automotive Alliance Awards highlight innovation in the region’s automotive businesses
The winners of the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) Awards 2016 show that there is widespread and diverse innovation in the region’s automotive companies… The NAA Awards, which showcase the successes of vehicle manufacturers, supply chain companies and service providers in the region, took place in Manchester on 10th November 2016. Lawrence Davies MBE, CEO, Automotive […]
NAA Networking Event Review: Living Smarter with Flex, Tuesday 8 November, Flextronics Global Services, Warrington
A key benefit of NAA membership is the unique opportunity to visit companies that can open your mind to different business models, which is exactly what happened with the NAA’s recent visit to Flex… Most NAA members who attended this event hadn’t come across Flex before, which shouldn’t be the case, as Flex – previously […]
NAA Member News: BAC Mono officially the fastest car ever tested by evo magazine at Anglesey
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has once again made history, as its Mono supercar has become the fastest ever road-legal car to be tested by evo magazine at the Anglesey Coastal Circuit… With evo’s Richard Meaden in the cockpit, the bespoke British supercar set a truly breathtaking lap time of 1:07.70 seconds to beat the race-specific […]
