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The National Propulsion Showcase has been booming of late hosting a range of visitors from students to inward investment tours.

The UK automotive sector’s workforce is one of the world’s most productive – but action is needed to address a shortage of skilled engineers and operators, according to new research by the Automotive Council.

The prestigious Dewar Trophy has been awarded to GKN Hybrid Power to celebrate the development of the APC grant-funded project GKN Gyrodrive technology in buses.

The APC launches ICE Thermal Efficiency and ICE Systems Efficiency Spokes bringing together academia and business to take ideas into production and boost the UK supply chain.

Collaboration was in the air at the National Propulsion Showcase, which played host the Niche Vehicle Networks R&D Capability Showcase.

The shortlist for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) 2015 Automotive Award for Innovation has been announced.

In 2014, the APC awarded a £13.1 million grant to a consortium led by Ford, to upgrade the award winning EcoBoost engine.

The number of plug-in vehicles sold in the first nine months this year has more than doubled compared with the same period last year.

The UK automotive industry is continuing to grow at a fast pace and manufacturing output is predicted to break the all time vehicle production record in 2020.

The Chairman of the APC Advisory Group Professor Neville Jackson, recently spoke to Autocar about the challenges and opportunities facing the motor industry.