Driving competitiveness for the UK automotive industry
The Automotive Council brings industry and government together to secure the UK’s competitive future in automotive – building growth in manufacturing and advancing the technologies that will shape zero emission, connected and automated mobility. By aligning strategy, investment and innovation, the Council helps ensure the UK automotive sector maintains and strengthens its global competitive advantage.
Strengthening co-operation between UK government and the automotive sector
The Automotive Council was established in 2009 to enhance dialogue and strengthen co-operation between UK government and the automotive sector. The Council is made up of senior figures from across industry and government and meets three times per year.
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Automotive Academic Research partnership launched to strengthen links
Building on the success of the Academic Advisory Group (AAG), the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) have today, 05 May, 2026, launched a new academic and industry partnership via the launch of the UK Council for Automotive Academic Research (UKCAAR), funded by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), to address automotive industry challenges facing zero-emission vehicles and related technologies.
Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness
