Automotive

Accelerating innovation in the automotive sector

The automotive industry is experiencing a transformative era, driven by the urgent shift to low-emission vehicles powered by batteries, hydrogen, and alternative fuels. With over 198,000 people employed and a £93 billion turnover, the UK automotive sector is a global powerhouse—exporting eight out of every ten cars produced. As the sector pivots towards clean technologies, connected and autonomous vehicles, and resilient, sustainable supply chains, manufacturers face intense competition from both established OEMs and new market disruptors. The need for cost efficiency, agility, and rapid adoption of new technologies has never been greater.

Automotive sector solutions from MTC

At MTC, we help automotive companies overcome their most pressing challenges:

Zero emissions propulsion
Design for X
Advanced manufacturing
Supply chain scale-up
Workforce upskilling

Zero emissions propulsion

We support the design and development of battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and alternative fuel propulsion systems.

Why choose MTC?

Accelerate from concept to market

We integrate technology, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial readiness to fast-track your automotive innovations from idea to reality.

Access world-class facilities & expertise

Leverage our national assets for product development, advanced manufacturing, and testing—plus benefit from our experts, training programmes, and innovation projects.

Develop and upskill your workforce

Upskill your team with apprenticeships or short courses, ensuring your workforce is ready for the future of automotive.

Scale-up with digital and supply chain support

Utilise our incubation spaces, digital testbeds, and tailored supply chain development programmes to meet sector-specific requirements and scale with confidence.

Partnering with MTC

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're an OEM, a Tier 1 supplier, or an emerging disruptor, working with MTC means gaining a trusted partner who understands the complexities of the automotive sector. From initial engagement to full-scale deployment, we guide you through a structured, transparent process designed to deliver impact at every stage. Our goal is to help you innovate faster, reduce risk, and build long-term capability.

Engage: Start with a conversation to understand your challenges and ambitions.
Define: We co-create a roadmap, identifying the right technologies, processes, and skills.
Develop: Access our facilities, experts, and digital testbeds to develop and validate solutions.
Deploy: Scale up with confidence, supported by our supply chain and workforce development programmes.