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The job of BERR Automotive Unit is to help the UK Automotive Industry succeed. It does this by encouraging the spread of best practice in design and manufacture, supporting inward investment and influencing the design of regulations and tax policy so that they reflect the interests of the sector. Building close relations with key companies and intermediaries in the sector is essential if these objectives are to be achieved. The Unit therefore includes Business Relationship Managers whose job it is to maintain regular contacts with key firms to ensure that we build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the issues that affect their productivity and competitiveness and therefore that of the country as a whole. For more information visit the Auto Industry site .
020 7215 1246
Responsible for BERR's relationship with the major American-owned vehicle manufacturers and suppliers based in the UK. The team also leads on the relationship with the UK construction equipment industry and on the implementation of a competitiveness programme with the Construction Equipment Association.
020 7215 1182
The Team is responsible for the relationship with vehicle and component manufacturers from Japan and other Asian countries. The team also promotes the long-term co-operation programme in China. It has responsibility for issues affecting the tyre sector and coordinates Automotive Unit activity on trade development and investment and on issues impacting on the components sector as a whole.
020 7215 1069
Responsible for relationships with major European-owned vehicle and component manufacturers based in the UK. This team also co-ordinates the Automotive Unit's work on powertrain - engines, transmissions and driveline components.
020 7215 1114
The team is responsible for analysing key trends in the automotive sector and their implications for the future growth of the industry in the UK. It works closely with trade associations and academic and other analysts as well as drawing on the assessments of UK firms themselves.
020 7215 1188
The team leads on strategic issues where innovation, technology and skills are central to the sustainable development of the automotive sector as a critical part of an integrated transport system. It is responsible for taking forward BERR's objectives under the Powering Future Vehicles strategy and manages BERR's Foresight Vehicle, the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership and the SMMT Industry Forum:
020 7215 1177
The team takes the lead on regulatory issues impacting on the automotive sector. Its role is to ensure that industry's concerns are taken fully into account by Government and the European Commission, dealing with issues such as vehicle emissions, Block Exemption and End of Life Vehicles. The team is responsible for BERR's relationship with the two main automotive trade associations, the SMMT and the RMI.
0121 212 5017
Based in Birmingham, this Team is responsible for relationships with UK-owned vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers. The unit also takes the lead in working with regional organisations such as Government Offices and Regional Development Agencies. The team is responsible for working with the bus and coach sector, for liaison with the Motorcycle Industries Association on issues affecting the UK motorcycle industry and for the Auto Industry site