The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) is a not-for-profit, industry led cluster group established to support the sustainable economic growth and competitiveness of the North East automotive sector. The NEAA provides a unparallel collaborative network where companies find benefit from leadership and co-ordination of activities of mutual benefit.

Our Vision:
The North East Automotive Alliance will be the catalyst through which the North East becomes the location of choice for automotive investment in Europe. The region will be recognised as a true automotive powerhouse with a very dynamic, forward looking and competitive supply chain; that incorporates strengths research, development and innovation in new automotive technologies and manufacturing processes.

Our Mission:
• The NEAA will be recognised as a leading cluster in Europe
• We will build a cohesive and dynamic network which maximises synergies across the region
• We will increase the region’s automotive capability
• We will support the sustainable economic growth and competitiveness of the sector in the region
• We will represent and promote the North East automotive sector and maximise external support
• The NEAA will be recognised by its members, partners and stakeholders as the essential cluster organisation for the North East region
• We will provide essential cluster services to our members and be recognised as a value add to member companies

Our members range from world renowned OEMs, to world class Tier 1 companies, through to innovative SMEs and sole traders, as well as professional associate members. Today, the NEAA is the largest automotive cluster in the UK and is widely recognised as the exemplar cluster.