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Event Review: SMMT Open Forum, 15 October 2015, Solihull
The NAA exhibited at the SMMT Open Forum event at Cranmore Park in Solihull, when opportunities presented by connected and autonomous vehicles, and evolution of the supply chain, were two of the main subjects explored… A day of debate and networking for around 400 UK automotive supply chain delegates, the event featured talks from Mike […]
SMMT international events for 2015/16
SEMA, Las Vegas, USA, 3-6 November 2015 The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. The SEMA Show is a trade-only event and not open to the general public. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for […]
Niche Feasibility Competition
The Niche Vehicle Feasibility Competition is providing grants of up to £9,000 aimed at industry-led projects focussing on catalysing innovative niche vehicle technologies through the undertaking of initial desktop research activities. The Feasibility Competition focuses on technologies applicable to non-human powered, road-going niche vehicles, within the following categories: Improved Fuel Efficiency & CO2 Reduction Weight […]
UK Automotive Industry Motoring Towards Record Vehicle Production In 2020, Finds New Forecast Report
Annual production to hit all-time record of two million vehicles in 2020, beating former 1970s high. Sector growth could create 37,500 new UK jobs by 2020, with supply chain providing lion’s share. UK is EU’s second-biggest maker of premium cars and greater shift to premium production expected. The UK automotive industry is on course to […]
NAA Update: Last (extended) chance to enter for the NAA Awards, and are you aware of all these events?
Welcome to our bumper September issue, which has somewhat of an events focus, including LCV2015, the NAA Awards Dinner, the UK Advanced Engineering Show, Automechanika Birmingham, SMMT Open Forum, and NAA networking events… 30th September is getting closer – by midnight on that day you will need to have submitted your NAA Awards Applications, only […]
In the Driving Seat: Andy Eastlake, Managing Director, LowCVP
After 27 years at Millbrook (now the home of the LCV event) Andy Eastlake took over the helm at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership in 2012 and has continued to champion his passion for proving the credentials of low carbon fuels and vehicles and to ensure low emissions remain at the heart of UK automotive […]
NAA Member Company News: Electron becomes Approved Supplier to Jaguar Land Rover
Electron Technical Solutions has become one of a select few suppliers in the UK automotive industry to achieve the status of Approved Supplier to Jaguar Land Rover… Electron, a company that delivers specialist painting services for plastic components to the UK automotive industry – typically with technical, metallic, body-coloured and decorative finishes – was presented […]
NAA Member Company News – BAC Mono 2016 year car
The 2016 Model Year BAC Mono has been showcased at two of the most exclusive motoring events in the world: Pebble Beach and The Quail… Having introduced the 2016 Model Year Mono at the Goodwood Festival of Speed – where it unofficially broke the course record – BAC showcased the Mono on the Concept Lawn […]
NAA Member Company News – TISS: one year on from winning the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade
One year ago, TISS Ltd, the world’s leading authority on fuel security and safety, was honoured at a royal reception held at Buckingham Palace in celebration of its achievement for winning the 2014 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade… TISS won the coveted award for its exceptional export growth which saw international sales rise […]
Event Review: The NAA visits Tesla
A group of NAA member companies recently enjoyed a visit to Tesla Knutsford, hearing a presentation from Tesla’s UK Director Georg Ell, as well as having the opportunity to drive the mind-blowing all-electric Tesla Model S sports saloon… Tesla barely existed ten years ago, yet today it offers one of the best electric cars you […]
