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August 2020
27 August 2020
Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2021 selling fast - bookings double as Silverstone fans secure tickets »
Silverstone has experienced a surge in sales for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2021 (9 – 11 July 2021*) as motorsport f...
27 August 2020
Free-to-attend - Niche Vehicle Symposium 2020 »
  The 9th Niche Vehicle Symposium, showcasing UK niche vehicle collaborative innovation in low carbon technologies...
26 August 2020
Apprentice redundancies - guidance for employers and apprentices »
APPRENTICE REDUNDANCY SUPPORT The coronavirus outbreak has caused some organisations to make redundancies, leaving expe...
24 August 2020
McLaren collaborates with Bcomp to develop F1's first natural fibre composite racing seat »
          Since the inaugural round of the FIA Formula One World Championship in 1950, the pin...
21 August 2020
Williams Racing is acquired by Dorilton Capital »
New era secures long-term future of the F1 Team and paves the way for renewed competitiveness Friday 21st August 2020,...
21 August 2020
Alcon is selected by BASE to become braking system partner for specialist vehicle axle projects »
Alcon Components, world-class specialists in brake and clutch systems, has been selected by BASE, the Turkish manufacturer...
21 August 2020
Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) - now open »
  The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF), delivered by the Department for Business, Energy & Industria...
21 August 2020
Discount for MIA Members on upcoming IMechE virtual events »
MIA members and their colleagues can join any of the below IMechE events at the discounted 'Supporting Organisation' rate...
20 August 2020
New hydrogen-powered race series to launch in 2023 »
An all-new environmentally friendly, hydrogen-powered racing series has been unveiled ahead of a projected launch in 2023,...
20 August 2020
APC 17: Applications open - £27 million for UK-developed late stage R&D »
APC 17: developing the UK’s low carbon automotive capability UK-registered businesses can apply now for a share of £27 m...
20 August 2020
Funding Competition: Automotive Transformation Fund expression of interest: August 2020 »
The Automotive Transformation Fund is a new programme that aims to establish a competitive and sustainable UK supply chain...
20 August 2020
MIA members unite to deliver most innovative supercar »
In celebration of a 50 year long illustrious career, Gordon Murray has revealed the lightest, purest and most aerodynamica...
19 August 2020
SEMLEP - Non-Executive Director opportunity »
SEMLEP are currently looking for an experienced business leader to join them as a non-executive director. Below is some in...
17 August 2020
SMMT UK Automotive Trade Report 2020: Risks and opportunities in a post COVID world »
UK AUTOMOTIVE TRADE REPORT 2020 RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES UK AUTOMOTIVE TRADE IN A POST-COVID WORLD SMMT’s second annua...
17 August 2020
Upcoming Driving the Electric Revolution events »
The Driving the Electric Revolution team and KTN invite you to upcoming events - Engage with...Pure Electric webinar and t...
12 August 2020
MIA and Imeche response to OLEV 2035 »
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has brought together a working group of eight expert partners to respond to the OL...
12 August 2020
MIA Member DTE signs 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Distribution Agreement with Dassault Systemes »
  Desktop Engineering Ltd (DTE) has extended and enhanced the foundations of their 20-year relationship with Dassa...
12 August 2020
Covid-19 spotlights Research and Development (R&D) »
Funding initiatives like the Fast Start Competition, managed by Innovate UK, have recently been available for break-throug...
11 August 2020
ATF: up to £10 million in match funding to move the UK automotive sector to zero emissions »
As part of the Automotive Transformation Fund, the APC have allocated up to £10 million to match fund feasibility studies...
11 August 2020
£26 million in R&D funding available to help the UK rebuild afer the effects of COVID-19 »
The Sustainable Innovation Fund: round 2 (de minimis) Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing...
11 August 2020
A Statement From PRI President Dr. Jamie Meyer »
Thank you for your continued interest and support of the PRI Trade Show. I have been attending the PRI Show for over 20 ye...
11 August 2020
Dublin-based AR tech company, MIA Member Antikytera, secures investment »
Start-up valued at €15m is poised to go for additional funding due to Covid-19 growth Antikytera E-Technologies, a Dubli...
06 August 2020
Motorsport Valley® UK celebrates 70th Anniversary of Formula 1™ »
Image: ©  2020 Motorsport Images Since the first Formula 1™ (F1) race at Silverstone, over 100 teams have bui...
06 August 2020
Formula E bolsters broadcast offering for Berlin season finale »
Fans of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship can watch the Season Six Finale across more channels than ever before, with new...
06 August 2020
Update about the 2020 SEMA Show »
Below is an update from the SEMA Show Due to Covid-19 and concerns that event facilities and services will be unavailab...
03 August 2020
Zircotec Approved for NMCL Automotive Funding »
  Zircotec Approved for NMCL Automotive Funding After months of hard work, Zircotec are pleased to...
03 August 2020
More businesses set to benefit from government loan scheme »
government expects lenders to make changes in approvals processes over 57,000 businesses have benefited from £12.6 billio...
03 August 2020
Evolution Measurement: Aerodynamic Measurement Support for NCME Students »
Evolution Measurement: Aerodynamic Measurement Support for NCME Students It’s not often that a motorsport student would...