UTAC
About
About UTAC
UTAC operates vehicle proving grounds, laboratories and engineering services spanning safety, powertrain, batteries, connected mobility, simulation, homologation and certification. Its international network includes more than 250 kilometres of test track and facilities used by vehicle manufacturers and technology developers.
For automated and autonomous vehicles, UTAC combines controlled track environments with scenario simulation, V2X testing, ADAS validation and regulatory support. The Millbrook site in Bedfordshire provides more than 70 kilometres of tracks, workshops and facilities for connected and automated vehicle development, and will host Chery's planned UK engineering centre.
Team
- Connor McCormack - Chief Executive Officer - Leads UTAC's global vehicle testing, certification and engineering organisation.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-08-19 - Facility Opening - Chery plans UK engineering centre at UTAC Millbrook
The centre is scheduled to open in late autumn at UTAC's Millbrook proving ground and vehicle-development site. Initial engineering work will focus on chassis systems and advanced driver-assistance technology. The programme is planned to expand into autonomous driving and artificial intelligence as the UK team develops.
Source
Relations
Relationships
- Chery Automobile
Uk Vehicle Engineering Centre And Access To Millbrook Development And Validation Infrastructure - Chery is establishing a UK engineering centre at UTAC Millbrook for chassis, ADAS and future autonomous-driving and AI work.