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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 […]
NAA Member News: 3D 360 – The EV Skills Gap Is Real, Cumbria Businesses Have a Funded Opportunity to Get Ahead
There is a growing EV technician skills gap. Funded IMI-accredited EV Skills Bootcamps are now available in Cumbria, helping local garages, service centres and technicians gain the expertise they need to meet demand quickly and close the gap. The UK’s shift to electric vehicles is accelerating, but technician training is lagging dangerously behind. Recent figures […]
NAA Member News: BCW Engineering Celebrates Prestigious JLRQ Award with Jaguar Land Rover Visit to Burnley HQ
BCW Engineering Ltd has proudly received the Jaguar Land Rover Quality (JLRQ) award, marking a major milestone in its journey as a Tier 1 supplier to one of the UK’s most iconic automotive manufacturers. The award presentation took place in July at BCW’s Innovation Drive headquarters in Burnley, where senior representatives from Jaguar Land Rover […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – Adapting to automation: key employment considerations for fleets
With autonomous driving technology set to reshape the automotive sector, Christine Hart, Legal Director at purpose-led law firm Brabners, explores the key workforce considerations for businesses in the sector looking to navigate the transition. In June, the UK government announced its £2.5bn DRIVE35 programme – a decade-long initiative to support the automotive industry’s transition to […]
NAA Member News: Mercury Hampton – Could a Different Payroll Solution Save Your Business Time and Money?
Managing workforce costs in the UK automotive sector is an ongoing challenge. Orders fluctuate with market signals, regulatory deadlines shift, and production schedules change quickly. For many UK businesses, maintaining both agility and compliance is difficult, especially as regulations evolve (most notably with rising NI costs) and traditional payroll systems are not designed for flexibility. […]
NAA Member News: Protium and ULEMCo Sign MOU to Accelerate Adoption of UK Hydrogen Transport
Protium and ULEMCo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together on building demand for green hydrogen fuel in transport applications. While the collaboration reflects a shared nationwide ambition, the immediate focus will be on Wales and southern England, where Protium currently operates the Pioneer 1 hydrogen production facility. The partnership aims to […]
