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Event review: SMMT Open Forum launches report highlighting new £2bn potential for UK auto parts supply
The NAA had a stand at the SMMT Open Forum event which took place in Solihull on 4 November. There were a number of speakers at the event including SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes, Jerry Hardcastle from Nissan and the Automotive Council, and Lawrence Davies from the Automotive Investment Organisation, and a new report was […]
Event review: Vince Cable Opens £1 Billion Advanced Propulsion Centre
NAA Chief Executive Carol Holden OBE attended the opening of the new £1bn Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) headquarters at the University of Warwick on 6 November, which was launched by Business Secretary Vince Cable. All NAA members should be aware of the APC and its activities. Business Secretary Vince Cable opened the £1bn Advanced Propulsion […]
Funding news: £100m of funding for projects that deliver significant reductions in vehicle CO2 or other emissions
Up to £100m of new funding is now available through the Advanced Propulsion Centre for projects that deliver significant reductions in vehicle CO2 or other emissions, compared to current best-in-class technologies… ‘APC 3’ projects must be collaborative and business-led and include a vehicle manufacturer or a tier 1 supplier and an SME partner. They must […]
First Land Rover Discovery Sport Rolls off the Production Line Securing £3.5bn in UK Supplier Contracts
Two weeks after making its motor show debut, the first Land Rover Discovery Sport has rolled off the Halewood production line, marking another significant milestone in Jaguar Land Rover’s product offensive which will see the company deliver 50 significant product actions over the next five years. The new Discovery Sport, the world’s most versatile and […]
Vince Cable announces new funding to address skills shortages, with Getrag in Halewood being a competition winner
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced new funding to address skills shortages and build on the success of the UK’s automotive industry: £5.4 million includes a £2.7 million government investment from the Employer Ownership Fund automotive supply chain competition. Speaking at a CBI event in London with business and political leaders to discuss industrial strategy, […]
Low Carbon Innovation Hub
The Low Carbon Innovation Hub (LoC) at Liverpool John Moores University creates innovative low carbon goods, processes and services, developed through collaborative partnerships between local companies in Merseyside and University researchers. Our aim is to work with local SMEs on an individual basis in order to identify opportunities for low carbon development which will ultimately […]
High Growth Centre, Thornton Science Park, University of Chester – The High Growth Centre Offer in 96 seconds
The High Growth Centre offers SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) and new start-up businesses operating in the Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Engineering and Environmental sectors valuable advice and support, to help them achieve their potential for growth and success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6haU_MeUmE
Girls in Motorsports set to make sporting history by winning Peoples Millions TV Vote
Sporting history will be made if a ground-breaking Girls in Motorsport project wins the public vote in ITV’s The Peoples Millions TV competition. Voting will take place on the Monday after the exciting climax of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Formula E Prix in Putrajaya in Malaysia on 23 and 22nd Nov respectively. Motorsport […]
Northwest Automotive Alliance Award Winners reflect the successful growth of the region’s supply chain
The North West region has achieved great success in helping suppliers in the automotive sector grow into larger companies, and this progress has been showcased at the Northwest Automotive Alliance (NAA) Awards, which took place in Cheshire on 6th November 2014, featuring keynote speaker Jerry Hardcastle OBE, Chairman of the Automotive Council Technology Group, and […]
NAA Update: Time is running out to book your place at the North West’s leading automotive networking event of the year, the NAA Awards Dinner
Have you booked a place for you or your company at the NAA Awards Dinner on 6 November? If not, please do so quickly, as the last remaining spaces are disappearing fast! And if you didn’t attend our recent events at mi Technology or Sigmatex, then make sure you book on our next event, at […]
