A report launched by Business
Secretary Vince Cable during a
recent visit to Jaguar Land Rover
(JLR) and supply chain company
International Automotive
Components in Halewood, details
the manufacturing parts and
products that car makers want to
source from the UK, but are not
currently buying here.

The report identifies some of the
reasons for this, and outlines where
purchasing decisions are made and
where the UK has the potential
capability to meet untapped
demand. It was compiled for the
Automotive Council by Dr Matthias
Holweg from Judge Business School
at the University of Cambridge.

Using data collected from vehicle
manufacturers and supply chain
companies, the report identifies the
opportunities with a new purchasing
wish list of interior and exterior
vehicle parts from manufacturers.

Vince Cable welcomed the news
that JLR’s Evoque, which starts
production in July backed by a
government offer of support of up to
£26m, has resulted in supply chain
contracts worth £2bn being awarded
to 40 manufacturers across the UK.