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NAA Member News: BAC In USA – Elite Dealership Manhattan Motorcars Welcomes Mono To New York
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is celebrating breaking further ground in the USA by officially launching BAC New York at elite dealership Manhattan Motorcars… Manhattan Motorcars – based in the affluent area of Chelsea – deals with only the most sought-after luxury brands in the world, including Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Koenigsegg, Porsche, Rimac and Lotus, […]
NAA Member News: Anthony Joshua, Triple Heavyweight Champ, visits JLR Halewood
Boxing superstar, Anthony Joshua, proved he can pull off a knockout performance outside the ring as he surprised workers at the Jaguar Land Rover plant in Merseyside… The triple heavyweight champ who holds the WBO, WBA and IBF titles swapped his gloves for gearboxes as he dropped in on the men and women in charge […]
NAA Member News: Automotive Innovation at Embedded World 2019
In vehicle infotainment systems and instrument clusters are getting larger and more complex, requiring an exponentially growing base of software to drive them. Self-driving technology is not obviating the need for displays – in fact, autonomous technology seems to be accelerating the trend for larger and more capable graphics software… To help meet this challenge, […]
Industry News: Ginetta Akula Supercar Makes Debut at Geneva Motorshow
The Ginetta supercar made its world debut at the Geneva International Motorshow where company Chairman Lawrence Tomlinson confirmed the name, pricing and further ownership details of its all-new supercar… The combination of aerodynamically optimised design and potent performance found in the new supercar required a fitting name; Akula was chosen. Being the Russian word for […]
Industry News: 13 Automotive Brexit Myths – Busted
Many commentators and politicians cite the automotive industry in Brexit discussions so the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published a clear rebuttal of some of the many arguments that have been used about the sector in recent years… The clock is ticking and automotive businesses are in paralysis. The industry has been […]
Industry News: Government’s preparations for leaving the EU
The Government has issued updates relating to preparations for leaving the EU… 1.Partnership pack The partnership pack has been developed to help businesses contingency planning and think about how they will need to adapt their business to comply with new systems, processes and controls; assess the impact of the increased demand for customs declarations on their business; […]
NAA Update: 2019 – a Year of Collaboration
In this past month we have been busy on the collaboration front, teaming up with some well-known organisations to highlight the opportunities in our industry with regards to EV, CAV and Digitalisation… Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce invited me to present at their Manufacturing & Engineering review with a focus on supply chain opportunities created […]
In the Driving Seat: Peter McOnie, Business Adviser, Made Smarter
Find out more about Peter McOnie, Business Adviser at the Made Smarter North West pilot, who can support NAA companies to help increase competitiveness and productivity… NamePeter McOnie CompanyMade Smarter (Growth Company) PositionMade Smarter, Business Adviser Association with NAASince launch of Made Smarter in Liverpool November 2018 Why did you join the NAA?To share knowledge […]
NAA News: NAA Launches Energy Partnership
The NAA has launched an Energy Partnership with Lancashire-based energy management company, Businesswise Solutions. It is the first of many partnerships as part of the NAA’s new ‘Procurement Hub’ service… Announced at its recent networking event, the NAA’s Chief Executive, Rowan Egan, said “Each of our members has different businesses with different challenges, however what […]
NAA Event Review: Businesswise Solutions
February’s networking event took place at Businesswise Solutions, a new member of the NAA, having joined in 2018. NAA members were able to gain a fascinating insight to the world of energy management… Changing the way businesses buy and manage energy, Businesswise Solutions provides expert energy buying and management solutions, helping large energy users reduce […]
