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In the Driving Seat: Greg Hewitt, Managing Director, Rock Oil
Here’s your chance to find out more about Greg Hewitt, who is the Managing Director of Rock Oil – when he’s not running across the Sahara Desert… Name Greg Hewitt Company Rock Oil Position Managing Director Apart from that Trustee of Warrington Youth Zone Why did you join the NAA? To showcase the products and […]
NAA Event Review: Ford Halewood Electric Power Unit Plant
Our most recent networking event in April saw us visit Ford Halewood Electric Power Unit Plant, where we were kindly hosted by Phil Boden, Production Manager. Delegates were given an overview of the Ford Motor Company in 2025, illustrating how the Halewood facility is moving to a “Model e” Business Unit within the overall Ford […]
NAA Event Review: Wincanton Webinar – Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Our most recent webinar was hosted by NAA member Wincanton with Salvatore Sivieri (Sal), Head of Customs and Excise providing an update on future EU & UK regulations around Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Sal provided an EU CBAM Overview – it is part of the European Green Deal: Goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, […]
NAA Events May – Jul 2025
Networking Event Hosted by Leyland Trucks 15 May / 12:45 – 16:30 Includes networking lunch and site tour (Fully booked, contact Zoe to be added to reserve list) Members’ Virtual Roundtable 12 June / 11:00 – 12:00 / Teams A great way to network from your office, car or on the move! Networking Event Hosted by Liverpool […]
Other Events May – Nov 2025
Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow 15 May Birmingham The Department for Business and Trade has unveiled a new series of events across the UK, designed to propel UK businesses onto the global stage. This series of events aims to fuel business growth and connect you with international opportunities, and are aimed […]
NAA Training Courses Sep-Dec 2025
SPC – 11 September – Registration closes 29 July APQP – 17 September – Registration closes 5 August FMEA – 14 October – Registration closes 29 August PPAP – 6 November – Registration closes 24 September MSA – 11 December – Registration closes 29 October IATF16949:2016 Internal Auditor – Enquire All the above courses are Virtual Full details can be found […]
NAA Update: Trump’s tariffs are the latest addition to a range of challenges for the UK automotive industry
President Trump’s confirmation of 25% tariffs on cars imported into the US is yet another challenge that UK manufacturers need to add to their ever-increasing list. North America is a key market for many manufacturers from the Northern region, including Bentley and JLR. A seismic week for the global economy with President Trump outlining his […]
NAA Member News: Autac MD, David Lowe, takes on Kilimanjaro Trek for Prevent Breast Cancer
At Autac, we believe in pushing boundaries – not just in our work, but in supporting causes that are close to our hearts. This year, our Managing Director, David Lowe, is embarking on a remarkable journey to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in support of Prevent Breast Cancer. For David, this trek is deeply personal. It’s a […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – The Road Ahead: Preparing for the New Tax Year
With the UK tax regime set to evolve next month, Christine Hart, Legal Director at purpose-led independent law firm Brabners, highlights the changes set to impact the Northern automotive industry. March is often a high point in the calendar for the sector, with the end of the first quarter bringing the introduction of the latest […]
NAA Member News: Leyland Trucks donates DAF XD to Cornwall College to support armed forces training
Leyland Trucks has gifted a DAF XD to Cornwall College’s motor vehicle training programme, reinforcing its commitment to supporting military personnel through its Armed Forces Covenant pledge. Previously used as a test vehicle, including undertaking climate testing in Spain, the box-bodied vehicle will now serve as a hands-on HGV training tool for both military recruits […]
