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UK automotive A vital to contribution to the UK economy Accounts for over 10% of total UK exports – valued at more than £25bn. Over 700,000 people employed in total UK automotive industry. Contributes £6.5bn annually to UK GDP. Is the UK’s number one manufacturing export. WhyWhoHowWhat

Why is the UK important to the global industry? The UK is home to: Seven volume car manufacturers and eight commercial vehicle manufacturers. The largest number of niche vehicle manufacturers in the world. 19 of the world’s top 20 suppliers. Strong premium brands - second only to Germany in global market share. Eight F1 teams, supported by more than 300 specialist motorsport companies. The UK has the fourth highest automotive R&D spend in Europe and represented a fifth of core global R&D activity in WhyWhoHowWhat

Automotive manufacturing in the UK Home to automotive manufacturing, design and R&D excellence Over 1m cars and commercial vehicles and 2m engines manufactured annually. Over 50 models of car, bus, truck and van manufactured by over 30 automotive companies in the UK. Exports to over 100 markets worldwide. 80% of all component types required for vehicle assembly operations could be procured from UK suppliers. Source: SMMT WhyWhoHowWhat

The UK supply chain UK supply chain represents about 40% of the retail price of a passenger car. UK automotive supply chain generates £4bn of added value annually. There are over 2,300 automotive supplier companies in the UK, employing around 82,000 people. Every job in a vehicle’s assembly supports over 7 elsewhere in UK automotive sector. Potential to grow local sourcing and deliver investment: WhyWhoHowWhat

Automotive Council Transforming UK automotive A joint industry/government body to develop and implement a strategic framework for UK’s automotive industry. WhyWhoHowWhat

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Automotive Council members WhyWhoHowWhat

Automotive Council An industry and government partnership - remit Transforming the UK’s business environment for the automotive industry to provide a more compelling investment proposition for related industries. Developing technology roadmaps for low carbon vehicles and fuels. Exploiting opportunities to demonstrate UK’s capabilities in developing new technologies. WhyWhoHowWhat

Automotive Council An industry and government partnership - remit Provides a stronger public voice for the industry to support the value of the industry to the UK and to global partners. Ensures a strategic, continuous conversation between government and the automotive industry in the UK. Developing a stronger and more competitive automotive supply chain. WhyWhoHowWhat

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UK automotive – driving economic growth A strong future at the heart of a low carbon agenda Promoting low carbon growth and investment in automotive R&D and new technologies. Promoting overseas investment in UK automotive. Supporting UK automotive supply chain activity. Promoting training and skills to grow the UK’s skills base. WhyWhoHowWhat

Develop focused sub-groups WhyWhoHowWhat Automotive Council Supply Chain Group Working groups Technology Group Working groups

Supply Chain Group Working to grow a competitive automotive industry WhyWhoHowWhat Dr Trevor Mann Senior Vice President Nissan Europe

Supply Chain Group Working to grow a competitive automotive industry Builds industry consensus on challenges facing the UK Supply Chain. Encourages business opportunities between UK-based manufacturers Tier 1 suppliers. Supports the development of a stronger supply base through joint research on focused areas driven by a common agenda. WhyWhoHowWhat

Technology Group Making UK automotive at the heart of a global low carbon agenda WhyWhoHowWhat Jerry Hardcastle VP Vehicle Design and Development Nissan Europe

Technology Group Making UK automotive at the heart of a global low carbon agenda Developed Europe’s first Technology Roadmap, mapping the development of low carbon vehicles and fuels over the next years. Recognises opportunities to make UK automotive R&D investment a more compelling investment proposition than any other country. Promotes UK automotive as a strong candidate to develop, test and manufacture low carbon vehicle technologies. WhyWhoHowWhat

Automotive Council: Technology road-mapping WhyWhoHowWhat Roadmaps extended to include Commercial vehicle and Off-Highway sectors The portfolio approach

Growing the UK Automotive supply chain Recognising capabilities: WhyWhoHowWhat

Recognising key Technology areas 5 Initial priority R&D areas have been chosen WhyWhoHowWhat Internal Combustion Engines Energy Storage and Energy Management Electric Machines and Power Electronics Lightweight Vehicle and Powertrain Structures Intelligent Mobility Strategic Technologies for UK Auto Industry

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Automotive Council – key achievements: Growing the Automotive Supply Chain: The Road Forward – March Passenger Car Technology Roadmap – mapping the path to ultra-low carbon. Automotive Technologies: Assessing the UK’s current capabilities. WhyWhoHowWhat

Automotive Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels – Jan 2011 Commercial Vehicle and Technology Off-Highway Roadmap – April ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ – 29 June and Oct Automotive Council – key achievements: WhyWhoHowWhat

Growth and investment in UK automotive £1.5bn investment in engineering and manufacturing facilities by Ford. £1.4bn investment at Swindon by Honda. JLR to retain all three UK production sites, creating 1,500 new jobs. £420m investment by Nissan to make LEAF and batteries. McLaren Automotive MP4-12C to be produced in Woking. WhyWhoHowWhat

Growth and investment in UK automotive JLR award over £2bn of supply contracts for the Range Rover Evoque. Next generation Vivaro confirmed for Vauxhall’s Luton plant in Expansion of the TATA European Technical Centre in Warwickshire. MG6 GT to be designed, engineered and assembled in Longbridge. JLR invest £490m in Solihull for the C-X75 hybrid supercar. Optare opens new 1,200 capacity bus manufacturing facility in Yorkshire. WhyWhoHowWhat

Growth and investment in UK automotive Aston Martin Cygnet production to create 150 new jobs. Toyota install solar panels to power production of Auris hybrid, Auris and Avensis. Aston Martin Rapide production moving back to the UK. Nissan’s £192m investment in the new Qashqai. BMW’s £500m investment across all its facilities for the new MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster. WhyWhoHowWhat

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