10 Years of Leading the North East Automotive Alliance

In this episode, we explore how the North East continues to lead the UK automotive sector through innovation, automation, and electrification.

In this episode you will learn:

How the region drives £10.3bn in turnover and produces 12 vehicles per employee, far above the UK average
Why the North East leads the UK in automation with over 500 robots per 10,000 workers
How Nissan Sunderland contributes 36% of all UK passenger vehicle production
Why 20,000 new recruits with digital and technical skills are needed in the next five years

Listen for insights into how the North East is shaping the future of automotive manufacturing.

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