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NAA Member News: DAF Trucks Participates in UK Truck Platooning Trial
DAF Trucks will participate in a two-year truck platooning trial in the UK, led by TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory… Together with its partners, TNO, Ricardo and logistics company DHL, DAF Trucks has been selected by the UK government’s Department for Transport, in conjunction with Highways England to gain experience with truck platooning on […]
NAA Member News: Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons officially opens Scorpion’s new state-of-the-art Manufacturing Plant
On 22nd August, Scorpion commemorated the official opening of its new state-of-the-art production plant with a ceremony conducted by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, Chairman of Ways & Means and Chorley MP, Lindsay Hoyle who was accompanied by Councillor (Astley and Buckshaw), Matthew Lynch… Lindsay and Matthew were taken on a tour […]
Event review: Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV2017) event
The NAA, along with a number of member companies, had a presence at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV2017) event which took place at Millbrook in Bedfordshire on 6-7 September, but the reason for the event’s existence came in a statement from Jaguar Land Rover at the TechFest event in London.… On 7 September JLR […]
NEW WLTP & RDE ECONOMY & EMISSIONS TEST
From 1 September 2017 every new car model will be tested against the new World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). By September 2018 all new cars on sale will have WLTP test information. The new Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test also comes into force. WLTP aims to give car buyers comprehensive and reliable mpg […]
Niche Vehicle Feasibility Competition: NOW OPEN
Sponsored by Innovate UK and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) the annual Niche Vehicle Feasibility Competition is providing SMEs and micro companies active in the low carbon vehicle technology sector with grant funding of up £25,000 to undertake desk-top research activities aimed at catalysing innovative vehicle technologies applicable to non-human powered road-going and […]
NAA Update: Last chance to enter for the NAA 2017 Awards, and make sure you book for our range of forthcoming events including at Bentley, AMRC Factory 2050 and Plastic Omnium
We’re just about to enter the beginning of the intense autumn period in the life of the NAA, with the build up to our Annual Awards and Dinner in November, our monthly networking events programme through to the year end, and also two stands – at CENEX LCV in September and the Advanced Engineering Show […]
In the Driving Seat: Cliff Kirby, Managing Director, CAL International
Here’s your chance to find out more about Cliff Kirby, Managing Director, CAL International, and his interests away from work… Name Cliff Kirby Company CAL International Position Managing Director Apart from that CAL International is also a member of the Chambers of Commerce for Liverpool, Knowsley, Manchester, St Helens as well as Liverpool City Region […]
New NAA member profile: CAL International
CAL International is a concept to production engineering company based in the grounds of Knowsley Hall, Merseyside. We combine a wealth of engineering experience and expertise with the latest technologies to create an exciting blend of innovation and delivery… We take a collaborative and proactive approach to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks by developing innovative […]
New NAA member profile: KDAB – Qt Automotive Suite
KDAB has in-depth experience in supporting automotive OEMs and Tier 1s with productive solutions, innovative features and with true software expertise. The Qt Automotive suite provides a comprehensive package for automotive needs. Together with our partners we are proud to bring this tailored offering to the automotive space and to further accelerate the success of […]
NAA Member News: BAC expands into Japan
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has signed a new deal with AC Minds to make the Japanese sports car specialist its exclusive distributor for BAC Japan… The manufacturer of the world’s only road-legal, single-seater Mono supercar has had a big presence in Japan for many years. AC Minds has played a fundamental role in quenching Japan’s […]
