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NAA Member News: CEVA Logistics launches reverse logistics solution for EV batteries to address 80% of European volumes by 2030
CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics and leading finished vehicle logistics (FVL) player in Europe, announced today a new reverse logistics solution dedicated to the transport, storage and processing of end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries. As the electric and hybrid vehicle market has steadily grown in recent years, approximately eight million lithium-ion batteries […]
NAA Member News: Geoff Page Visits Helical to Explore New Cerbera Speed 12 Engine Build
Helical Technology was proud to welcome renowned motorsport engine builder Geoff Page (of www.geoffpageracing.com) for an exciting technical discussion focused on building a brand-new engine based on the original TVR Cerbera Speed 12 — one of the most powerful and ambitious powertrains ever produced in the UK. Both Helical and Geoff are custodians of original TVR […]
NAA Member News: Leyland Trucks celebrates £5.1m ZETTA project success, powering UK net zero ambitions
Leyland Trucks has unveiled the successful completion of its £5.1m Zero Emissions Truck Testing Automation (ZETTA) project – a landmark initiative that will accelerate the UK’s transition to zero-emission road transport and strengthen its position as a leader in clean commercial vehicle manufacturing. The achievement was marked at a showcase event attended by industry leaders […]
NAA Member News: Mercury Hampton – Talent trends shaping UK automotive engineering: What the sector’s top recruiters are seeing
As leaders and experienced professionals in the UK automotive industry, you are well aware of the rapid changes and ongoing challenges the sector faces. At Mercury Hampton, working closely across manufacturers, suppliers and competitors, we gain a unique, wider perspective on recruitment patterns that might not be visible from within a single company. Here is […]
NAA Member News: UTAC Millbrook – CENEX Expo 2025
Taking place at our Millbrook site, Cenex Expo 2025, the leading exhibition dedicated to low-carbon vehicles and connected automated mobility innovations shaping the future of transport, proved to be a landmark event this year again. With 3,918 attendees, 232 exhibitors, 197 speakers, and 55 journalists, the exhibition showcased the strength and momentum of the transport […]
In the Driving Seat: Tom Rootes, Agile Group Systems and Services
Tom Rootes says his best motoring moment was going sideways through the exit of Blanchimont at Spa Francorchamps in his S1 Lotus Elise, although he doesn’t say if that was intentional (or if the car made it through unscathed)… Name Tom Rootes Company Agile Group Systems and Services Ltd Position Group Strategic Programmes Director Apart […]
NAA Event Review: NAA Annual Networking Dinner & Business Awards
Last month, we hosted the NAA Annual Business Awards and Networking Dinner, welcoming 230 guests to Crewe Hall, Cheshire, for a fabulous evening of networking, dining, and celebrating achievements in the industry. We were treated to industry sector updates from Wes Jacklin, Chairman of our Directors and Advisory Board, and our Guest Speaker, Andreas Lehe, […]
NAA Events October – December 2025
Networking Event Hosted by O&H Vehicle Conversions Goole, East Yorkshire 23 October / 12:00 – 15:15 Includes networking lunch and site tour O&H is a premium builder of emergency vehicles for the emergency services, with a heritage of 35 years in the industry. As the largest emergency vehicle manufacturer in the UK, O&H can build […]
Other Events October 2025
NVN Annual Symposium 8 October British Motor Museum, Gaydon The Niche Vehicle Network Annual Symposium, showcasing UK niche vehicle innovations, will be held at the British Motor Museum on the 8th October 2025. There are limited spaces for this event, so please register to attend as soon as possible! The event will see niche vehicle manufacturers, specialist technology […]
NAA Update: DRIVE35 Funding Programme to provide £2.5 billion of funding for zero emission vehicles
The DRIVE35 Funding Programme will provide capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero emission vehicles and their supply chain. Welcome to this month’s newsletter, and I hope you are all keeping well and that you were able to take a summer break. I want to […]
