Automotive

The NAWA Racer is the first electric motorbike to use ultra capacitors - image courtesy of NAWA

French manufacturer unveils world’s first hybrid ultracapacitor-powered electric motorbike

An artist impression of the University of Sheffield AMRC North West facility.

New R&D facility will ensure North is ‘engine room’ of Industry 4.0

CROP - Aston Martin DBX St Athan

Aston Martin second UK facility is ‘huge vote of confidence’ bringing 700 jobs

Luton-built Vivaro gets new Made in Britain badging (image courtesy of GM Company).

UK firms back ‘Brand Britain’ for quality and cost

CROP - electrification of the UK automotive industry - EV charging network -Automotive charging points electric and hybrid vehicles batteries thermal runaway – shutterstock image.

UK “outstripping” European counterparts in race to produce electric vehicles

Inside of Mini Cooper S - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

BMW MINI Plant Oxford: The UK’s best example of a Smart Factory

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Digital Transformation

Political stability key to ‘unlock’ Quantum Computing investment

Damian Hinds laid out his three objectives for the UK economy: “A clear quality technical path to a skilled job. More young people gaining higher skills. A more productive economy" - image courtesy of depositphotos

Employer-educator collaboration key to plugging skills shortage

CROP - London Westminster Whitehall UK Government Houses of Parliament Big Ben - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Parties urged to set aside blame-driven politics and focus on business growth

UK Manufacturing Finance Budget Annual Investment Allowance Finance Money Cash Growth - image courtesy of Depositphotos. tax

Investment fears over Brexit leave industry at mercy of global rivals

McLaren will make ultra-lightweight and strong carbon fibre tubs that are at the heart of all of its luxury family of sportscars and supercars - image courtesy of McLaren.

People & Skills

McLaren to fill 200 positions with skills not typically associated with automotive industry