Rimac announce Campus in Croatia

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Rimac announce Campus in Croatia

Posted by Allaster Gair

Recently, Rimac Technology announced the completed structure of a ‘Rimac Campus’ in Croatia.

The trailblazing facility is one of the largest ever undertaken in the area, accommodating Rimac Technology’s R&D and high-volume production, as well as Bugatti Rimac‘s hyper car development. It further facilitates innovative battery projects for other European carmakers, such as BMW Group.

Rimac’s facility will host 400 employees, with the capacity to accommodate 2500 upon full completion.

This is just one example of ESCA members’ importance to the European automotive industry and it’s sustainable development, with over 9000 employees in 24 R&D facilities across the continent.

Women Automotive Network Summit

Posted by Allaster Gair

In celebration of the recent European Summit on the 8th of October 2024, ESCA is proud to be a partner of the Women Automotive Network. Hosting over 1,000 attendees from over 450 companies the Summit was a resounding success, delivering on the aim of fostering a more inclusive automotive industry.

Recently, in September 2024, ESCA member McLaren Automotive Ltd hosted the company’s second annual ‘60 Scholars’ Initiative’ – aiming to inspire the next generation of female leaders in STEM. Our members are committed to promoting greater diversity within the automotive sector, empowering female leaders towards a more inclusive feature.

Q3 Meeting

Posted by Allaster Gair

On 30th September, the European Small Volume Car Manufacturers Alliance (ESCA) held its third Quarterly Meeting of 2024.

Members engaged in insightful discussions about the most recent political and legislative developments at EU level. Including discussions on the potential earlier review of the Regulation on CO2 emission standards for light-duty vehicles as well as the ongoing investigation on the import of Chinese EVs.

ESCA members reflected on the potential impacts of these issues on small-volume manufacturers and agreed on a course of action to ensure that the sectors unique characteristics are continued to be considered in the next EU mandate.

Automotive Manufacturing

Posted by Allaster Gair

Automotive manufacturing is at the heart of job creation in the European Union, and according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’​ Association (ACEA), the industry provides employment for 3.1 million people across the continent.

Between 2022 and 2023, members of the European Small Volume Car Manufacturers Alliance (ESCA) employed approximately 9,000 people directly, and a further 9,000 through their relevant supply chains. From Woking, England to Barcelona, Spain and Sveta Nedelja, Croatia, our SVM and USVM members are helping lead the charge in fostering growth and creating employment opportunities in the automotive sector.

Through the innovative manufacturing work done by each of our members, they are also significantly contributing to the advancement of automotive technology and positioning Europe as a global leader in this field. Their dedication to these efforts ensures that our members are not just keeping pace with the evolving market demands, but actively shaping the future of automotive manufacturing for years to come.

Briefing Papers

ESCA advocates on behalf of some of the most recognisable and iconic automotive brands in the world. We work with European and international decision makers to ensure the interests of high performance road and racing cars are represented alongside the mainstream automotive industry.