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An independent report on the future of the automotive industry in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report from the new automotive innovation and growth team (NAIGT). Provides an analysis of the UK automotive sector and makes recommendations on how to take the industry forward. See URN 09/994 for the Government response.

Internet only 		09/92106-05-2009 A4
122 Pages
Automotive innovation and growth team: design, development and manufacture report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A report on the competitive position of the automotive manufacturing industry in the UK, including recommendations for actions to improve competitiveness.

Internet only 		02/91216-05-2002 A4
114 Pages
Automotive innovation and growth team: distribution, competition and consumer group report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

An overview of the car retail market in the UK and the issues facing the sector.

Internet only 		02/91116-05-2002 A4
70 Pages
Automotive innovation and growth team: environment report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A report on possible approaches to the challenges and opportunities facing the automotive industry as a result of environmental pressures.

Internet only 		02/91316-05-2002 A4
28 Pages
Automotive innovation and growth team: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A report on the challenges and opportunities which face the UK automotive sector, making recommendations for actions to improve competitiveness.

Internet only 		02/91516-05-2002 A4
22 Pages
Automotive innovation and growth team: technology report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A report on developments in automotive technology, making recommendations for changes to improve UK competitiveness.

Internet only 		02/91416-05-2002 A4
9 Pages
Automotive supply chains: support mechanisms. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Information on a range of recent national and European Union measures that provide additional sources of finance for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Also includes information on specific help for the automotive sector on training and low carbon investment.

Internet only 		09/60226-01-2009 A4
6 Pages
Automotive technology and manufacturing readiness levels: a guide to recognised stages of development within the automotive industry. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Framework for technology development that aims to improve planning and communication. Provides a set of ‘readiness’ levels that aims to assist the sector by providing specific, identifiable stages of maturity, from early stages of research through to supply chain entry.

Internet only 		11/67203-02-2011 A4
7 Pages
Depolluting end-of-life vehicles (cars and light goods vehicles): guidance for authorised treatment facilities. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides technical advice to authorised treatment facilities on how to depollute passenger cars and light goods vehicles in accordance with the requirements of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations (and parallel legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland), which implement elements of the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (2000/53/EC). Includes guidance on treating airbags and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cars.

Internet only 		11/52827-05-2011 A4
30 Pages
Driving force: success and sustainability in the UK automotive industry. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Information on the automotive sector in the UK.

Internet only 		06/106730-04-2006 A4
40 Pages
End-of-Life Vehicles reporting table and guidance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Suggested reporting table for recording reuse, recycling and recovery activity of end-of-life vehicles. Includes guidance for completing the table, and a spare parts table with guidance.

Internet only 		11/93220-05-2011 A4
6 Pages
Investigation into the scope for the transport sector to switch to electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The transport sector must consider a move towards electrification as highlighted by the earlier work by Professor King. Explores in more detail the issues arising from such a move.

Internet only 		08/139327-10-2008 A4
117 Pages
Multi sector skills study: automotive retail industry. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Examines the competitive pressures facing the UK automotive retail industry, and the skills for global competitiveness.

Internet only 		06/108513-04-2006 A4
121 Pages
New automotive innovation & growth team (NAIGT): newsletter 1 - October 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Update on the progress of the new automotive innovation and growth team. The NAIGT’s focus is to identify the opportunities and challenges facing the industry over the period to 2025 and how industry can best respond, and ensure that the policy levers available to Government are effectively deployed and that existing funding schemes are being used to their best effect.

Internet only 		08/P67a23-10-2008 A4
2 Pages
New automotive innovation & growth team (NAIGT): newsletter 2 - March 2009. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Update on the progress of the new automotive innovation and growth team. The NAIGT’s focus is to identify the opportunities and challenges facing the industry over the period to 2025 and how industry can best respond, and ensure that the policy levers available to Government are effectively deployed and that existing funding schemes are being used to their best effect.

Internet only 		09/P67a18-03-2009 A4
2 Pages
Report on the business environment for Japanese automotive supply companies in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Looks at the current business environment for Japanese automotive supply companies in the UK, and issues affecting competitiveness. Proposes initiatives that the Government will take to address the issues discussed.

Internet only 		08/67307-04-2008 A4
60 Pages
Ultra-low carbon vehicles in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Sets out a framework for the future, and addresses the Government's two core aims: to ensure that the UK makes the transition to ultra low carbon transport and to ensure that the industrial benefits of that shift accrue to the UK.

Internet only 		09/91716-04-2009 A4
12 Pages