UTAC and Mission Motorsport engineer exciting partnership. Prestigious global automotive testing and engineering company UTAC has entered into a key partnership with Mission Motorsport through which vital support will be provided towards the Forces' Motorsport Charity's extensive fundraising ventures. UTAC, whose UK operations are based at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, has selected Mission Motorsport as its charity of choice for 2026. Since 2012, Mission Motorsport has worked tirelessly to help individuals impacted by military service. It promotes both physical and mental wellbeing by creating opportunities within motorsport and the automotive industry, UTAC has been a major player in the automotive industry since 1924, and its UK operations in Millbrook offer a wide variety of comprehensive testing facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories, all in a secure and safety-conscious environment. In terms of the Proving Ground itself, there are more than 51 different tracks on site which total around 70-kilometres. Expert teams at UTAC work in a variety of diverse fields such as emissions, homologation, certification, simulations and active and passive safety. Along with cutting-edge testing opportunities, from circuits to oval banking to off-road, there are specialised crash and fire testing centres which aid the growing demand for developments and enhancement of electric vehicle production. Partners such as UTAC are a key part of Mission Motorsport being able to continue its vital work, and such support cannot be underestimated. Since its launch 14 years ago, the charity has helped over 2,000 veterans to find work and there are more than 18,500 beneficiaries who have participated in the charity's sports recovery programmes. Of course, the flagship event for Mission Motorsport is the annual Race of Remembrance which takes place each Remembrance Weekend at Trac Môn Anglesey Circuit in North Wales, where a big grid of cars and road-legal tyres do battle in the name of camaraderie and commemoration. Service leavers, wounded ex-military personnel and their families all come together with teams from the world of motorsport to contest a 12-hour endurance race to raise vital funds. The event is also a poignant way to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for King, Queen and country. Kirsty Andrew, Vice President UTAC UK: "At UTAC we have worked with UK military, directly, for nearly 3 decades. We consider it a privilege to ensure that the vehicle capability provided to the armed forces is fit for purpose from an automotive perspective. It seemed a natural extension to support the veterans who have suffered in the delivery of their service to our country using our facilities and capabilities." Alex Atherton, Mission Motorsport Managing Director: "We are immensely proud that UTAC has appointed Mission Motorsport as its charity partner for 2026. UTAC's support will play a vital role in helping us continue our work with veterans, service leavers, wounded personnel and their families. Partnerships such as this are fundamental to the success of our charity, enabling us to deliver life-changing programmes that support recovery, wellbeing and employment opportunities for those affected by military service. We look forward to working closely with the UTAC team over the coming year and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who have served our country."

UTAC announces high-tech proving ground in China. By Web Team March 13, 2026 2 Mins Read UTAC, an operator of automotive testing facilities in 19 global locations, has announced a major expansion in China. A new proving ground is due to be opened in Huainan, in central Anhui province. Established in partnership with Huainan City Government, the proving ground will serve as the strategic operational base for UTAC Group in China and provide advanced testing facilities and expertise for the mobility industry. The Huainan facility will feature tracks for vehicle testing, a technology park with workshops and offices available to rent, and a conference and exhibition centre. The purpose-built laboratories will be equipped with the latest equipment for testing the next generations of new energy vehicles. The Huainan site is the latest in a long list of recent investments to be announced by UTAC. Its work was recognised in the Proving Ground category of the 2025 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards. Anhui Province is a central hub for the overall mobility industry in China, and the new Huainan proving ground will be a major strategic asset for the UTAC Group. With a population of 70 million people, Anhui province has an extensive mobility ecosystem, including brands such as BYD, Changan, Chery, JAC, NIO and Volkswagen, along with their respective supply chains. With around 3.7 million vehicles built in 2025, Anhui is China's leading province for vehicle manufacturing, new-energy vehicle output, and overall vehicle exports. Commenting on the UTAC Huainan project, Mayor Zhang Zhiqiang of Huainan City said: "This represents a significant milestone in Huainan's efforts to accelerate the development of its intelligent connected vehicle industry. It is of great importance in bridging the critical gap in the regional automotive sector's industrial chain of 'testing-production-export' and establishing a specialised vehicle testing and certification platform with international recognition. "The successful cooperation on this project will undoubtedly advance the high-end and intelligent transformation of the regional automotive industry, providing strong impetus for Anhui Province's efforts to foster a new energy vehicle industrial cluster with international competitiveness," he added.