Product Engineering Banner
Aerospace International

Latest News...

M - Take a look at Issue 3 of
MIRA's new customer newsletter

 

Big 3 select MIRA for EMC

 

MIRA recognised as
Visteon 'Very Important Partner'

Press Releases

You can download MIRA press release information direct from this Website. Just browse through the articles listed and select the ones you think will be of interest.

All files are PDF format so you’ll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free from Adobe.

Alternatively, if you don’t see what your looking for here, you can contact our PR Department direct for more information.

 

Young Driver of the Year 2008 29th April 2008

The 2008 Coventry and Warwickshire Young Driver of the Year Competition begins its search for the regions best young driver today, with a brand new taxed and fully insured Peugot 107 up for grabs. MIRA are hosting this year's event.

In 2006, 25% of car occupants killed on UK roads were aged 17-21.

Young drivers aged 17-21 can enter by completing and returning an entry form available at locations across the region including schools, colleges and libraries, or by filling in a form online at www.coventry.gov.uk/youngdrivercompetition.

The closing date for entries is September 15 2008.

MIRA Debuts - Plugless Plug-In Hybrid

 23 April 2008
  Automotive designers MIRA have unveiled a retro-fit hybrid conversion that unlocks the potential to save 61% on fuel costs and lower tailpipe emissions by 39% without designing a new car. . A technology demonstrator has been built around a popular b-segment car to show the potential of the technology.
    H4V Pictures
The Cracks are Really Showing at MIRA ... 31 January 2008
Automotive development experts MIRA have launched a new service that enables highly accurate measurements of how microscopic cracks propagate through materials, leading to better designs that last longer.
Double BTCC Winning Team Sign Key Technical Deal for 2008. 18 January 2008

Having set BTCC history in both 2005 and 2006 by winning and then defending both the Teams’ and Drivers’ championships, Team Halfords are back again with a revised car to take the fight to the works teams with the aid of an extended technical support package courtesy of MIRA Ltd.
Road Safety Experts Call for Driver Training. 8 October 2007
Automotive engineering specialists MIRA are harnessing the power of Road Safety Week to launch a new initiative to provide expert training to professional drivers of modern and often powerful cars.  The proliferation of the latest electronic driver aids has left a growing number of drivers unfamiliar with their car’s dynamic characteristics when taken to the limit. 
 
New Defence Standard in Force 6 September 2007
All new MoD contracts valued over £5 Million are now subject to a new Defence Standard concerning the reliability of electronic systems. The new Def-Stan 59-411 relates specifically to the Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) performance of all new MoD hardware.  Automotive engineering specialists MIRA Ltd are the first to gain accreditation to 59-411 (part 4).
MOD Grand Challenge Finals Announced 31 August 2007
Defence Procurement Minister Lord Drayson, at a ceremony at Salisbury Plain, has announced the finalists for an MOD competition for autonomous robots. A consortium led by automotive specialists MIRA is one of 6 teams to have been selected for MOD backing
Big 3 Select MIRA for EMC 17 July 2007
MIRA’s EMC laboratories are now approved by the traditional “Big 3” automakers. Daimler Chrysler’s recent approval is the latest appointment that confirms MIRA’s place at the heart of a very select group.
 
HRH Prince Andrew Visits MIRA 1 May 2007
His Royal Highness The Duke of York, visited MIRA, the UK’s leading independent automotive development centre, on Thursday 26th April. Whilst at MIRA’s HQ he viewed a number of high-tech development facilities.
 
MIRA's Billion Pound Crash Lab 18 April 2007
MIRA celebrated a key milestone this month by announcing the destruction of 1 Billion pounds worth of vehicles. The automotive engineering specialists have been keeping track of every crash test they have performed since testing first began.
 
Deal is Struck over ‘Supertruck’ of the Future. 26 March 2007
Supercars and F1 racers deliver their astonishing performance because they are constructed from the best materials available …and soon HGVs will be too! This exciting development could deliver lower emissions, higher fuel economy and ...
Download PDF press release
MIRA Selects 'Continex' as Indian Representatives 22 March 2007
Automotive development experts MIRA have announced new strategic representation deal covering the Indian market. The appointment of Continex (India) Pvt Ltd is set to capitalise on MIRA’s business activities on the ground.
Download PDF press release
NCAP results are not the whole story 20 March 2007
MIRA’s engineers claim that vehicle makers who rely on the EuroNCAP programme to provide objective benchmarking results are missing vital safety data that could be incorporated into their next model.
Download PDF press release
MIRA Opens Second German Office 20 March 2007
MIRA has extended its commitment to clients in Germany with the provision of twin-site full time in-territory support. The appointment of Thomas Steimel is set to augment MIRA’s German business development activities.
Download PDF press release
Licence Saving Technology Scoops Top Award 14 October 2006
At the ITS World Congress MIRA won the IET Award for the "Most Innovative Dynamic Demonstration", holding-off automotive giants like Toyota to win the prestigious title.
Download PDF press release
MIRA Help JCB DIESELMAX Break Record 8 September 2006
On August 23 2006 JCB DIESELMAX achieved over 350mph (563kph) at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, breaking the 30 year old land speed record for diesel-powered cars for the second time in a week.
Download PDF press release
MIRA Thinks Big with new EMC Chamber. 4 July 2006
A new development facility capable of testing the ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of large vehicles has opened at Europe’s leading vehicle design & development centre in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The $1.5million investment creates 5 new full time jobs.
Download PDF press release
Transport Minister Previews High-Tech Facility 15 June 2006
The Minister of State for Transport was granted exclusive access to MIRA’s development facilities.The tour included a preview of MIRA’s new Heavy Vehicle Semi Anechoic Chamber(EMC 9)– the UK’s only EMC chamber with a 70 ton floor loading capacity.
Download PDF press release
Plans Unveiled for 9th EMC Laboratory 8 June 2006
Global automotive development partner MIRA Ltd today announced the construction of a comprehensive new Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Chamber at the company’s HQ in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
Download PDF press release
Technical Alliance Delivers Sharper Handling 8 May 2006
A powerful new technical alliance between vehicle dynamics experts MIRA and leading software developers VI-grade was announced today at Vehicle Dynamics Expo 2006, Stuttgart. The alliance unites the core competencies of two leading companies.
Download PDF press release
Revolutionary Cab Concept Unveiled by Midlands Design Experts. 25 April 2006
“Optimus”, MIRA’s landmark sleeper-cab concept was unveiled today, by SMMT Chairman Christopher McGowan, at the Commercial Vehicle Show (Birmingham NEC).
Download PDF press release
MIRA Shanghai Launches to Industry Acclaim 24 November 2005
Today MIRA extended its commitment to clients in China with the launch of a new high-tech support service, operating from new offices in Shanghai. Experts in design & development joined the guests on site at the Shanghai Sheraton, via secure video link.
Download PDF press release
MIRA Moves Business Development In-territory 9 August 2005
MIRA has extended its commitment to clients in Germany with the provision of full time in-territory support. The appointment of Mark Modigell is set to reinvigorate MIRA’s German business development activities and provide a single point of contact.
Download PDF press release
The Fast and the Furious! 19 May 2005
News of PC Milton’s acquittal yesterday for speeding at 159 mph on the M54 in an unmarked Vauxhall Vectra, has led to a public outcry. Central TV approached MIRA yesterday to reveal what driving at 159 mph involves.
Download PDF press release
MIRA Deny Unfair Advantage Following Team Halfords’ Historic Triple Victory in BTCC. 3 May 2005
Making BTCC history at Thruxton Circuit this weekend (Sunday, May 1st) Team Halfords’ driver Dan Eaves became the first driver to win all three rounds in a day.
Download PDF press release
MIRA Doubles Order book 14 April 2005
MIRA – the UK’s leading independent automotive design and development centre is posting encouraging figures, despite the recent problems of the British car industry. As major OEMs struggle to return to profit and service providers continue to downsize in
Download PDF press release
TEAM HALFORDS TOP BTCC WITH MIRA's HELP 11 April 2005
Leading British Touring Car Championship contenders “Team Halfords” are runaway leaders after the first round of the season at Donnington Park. The independent team were consistently the class of the field all weekend, convincingly beating the works-backe
Download PDF press release
Transport Minister Visits Automotive Development Centre 21 March 2005
David Jamieson MP today toured MIRA and VCA’s automotive test facilities, Nuneaton. The Minister gained special access to the confidential development and certification facilities that are extensively used by the worldwide motor industry.
Download PDF press release
Virtual Engineering is a Race Track Reality. 2 March 2005
This week Birmingham’s NEC plays host to the Autosport International Show, which runs from Jan 13-16th 2005. At the show, MIRA launched a groundbreaking development technique at a free Seminar held in Concourse Suite 28 at 9am Jan 13th.
Download PDF press release
Revolutionary Chassis Concept Unveiled 25 February 2005
A new chassis concept will be unveiled at the first day of the Commercial Vehicle show (5th April), at the NEC. The modular design dispenses with contemporary materials and production methods to deliver a stiff, light weight chassis.
Download PDF press release
Tighter Restrictions on DSTAN EMC Testing 3 November 2004
MIRA Ltd, the automotive engineering specialists, are the first company to achieve accreditation as a competent body for the testing of military equipment to Def Stan 59-41 Issue 7. As a consequence of Issue 7 coming into force, the tighter restrictions
Download PDF press release
The UK’s Only Large Climatic Wind Tunnel Hits Capacity 29 September 2004
MIRA’s latest multi-million pound investment, 'Climatic Wind Tunnel two' has reached an important milestone, achieving maximum utilisation for the month of September… and with October also filled with bookings, the future is bright for the groundbreaking
Download PDF press release
MIRA's New Aero Package Delivers Podium Finishes for Team Dynamics in BTCC 11 August 2004
Team Dynamics are poised to mount a serious challenge to Vauxhall’s previous dominance of the Green Flag BTCC, following a hugely successful wind tunnel development programme conducted with the teams latest technical sponsor MIRA Ltd.
Download PDF press release
Graduate programme re-accredited with IMechE 29 July 2004
For the second time in succession, MIRA has been awarded the maximum accreditation period of 3 years.
Download PDF press release
Motorsport Icon Flies in for Aero Conference. 26 May 2004
Adrian Reynard is set to open the 5th MIRA International Vehicle Aerodynamics Conference
Download PDF press release
Ford and PAG Select MIRA. 24 May 2004
Ford and its associated Premier Automotive Group (PAG) have selected MIRA Ltd to be their long-term EMC test partner. Strengthening of the existing ties between Ford / PAG and MIRA were formalised yesterday.
Download PDF press release
Public debut for hybrid MG TF on MIRA stand at Autosport International Show 2004 24 May 2004
The world’s first hybrid MG TF enjoyed its public debut at an international motorsport show. This was the public’s first opportunity to view the acclaimed MG TF Hybrid Performance Development (MG TF 200 HPD).
Download PDF press release
MIRA to Assist UK Race Teams To Meet New Safety Regs. 24 May 2004
To further improve UK motorsport, new rules for 2004 mean new racecars equipped with roll cages, have to conform to Motor Sports Association (MSA) requirements. Stringent safety tests are exclusively available at MIRA.
Download PDF press release
Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire given whirlwind tour of new MIRA facilities 24 May 2004
Lady Gretton, (Lord Lieutenant for Leicestershire) today took a tour of MIRA. The Queen was pleased to appoint Lady Gretton following the retirement of Sir Timothy Brooks at the end of January.
Download PDF press release
Ford EMC Contract 15 February 2004
Ford and its associated Premier Automotive Group (PAG) have selected MIRA Ltd to be their long-term EMC test partner. Strengthening of the existing ties between Ford / PAG and MIRA were formalised yesterday.
Download PDF press release
MOTORSPORT VALLEY JOINS GASOLINE ALLEY 5 December 2003
Transatlantic agreement positions new alliance as powerful force in world motorsport.
Download PDF press release
Acquisition of CAD Ltd boosts MIRA’s design capabilities 15 April 2003
The recent acquisition of Creative Automotive Design (CAD) by MIRA Ltd (MIRA) will enable MIRA to provide an expanded design capability integrated with its world renowned product engineering, test and research services.
Download PDF press release
MIRA and Aerosystems International Form Alliance to Enhance Safety of Mechatronic Systems 30 October 2002
MIRA and Aerosystems International Ltd (AeI) have formed an alliance, which will ensure their joint expertise is offered for clients working on safety-related electronic systems in vehicles, to include Independent Safety Assessments and Safety-related Sof
Download PDF press release
Automotive Bluetooth – A New Venture 30 October 2002
MIRA Ltd, the independent research and development organisation for the global automotive industry, is pleased to announce our co-operation with 7 layers UK, who are the premier technology company that offer BluetoothTM test and qualification.
Download PDF press release
ISO 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR MIRA QUATRO PARK 30 October 2002
MIRA Quatro Park testing venue is one of the first test and development centres of its kind to be awarded ISO 17025 (BS EN ISO/IEC 17025) accreditation for its range of test services offered to clients across a wide range of industries.
Download PDF press release
MIRA REACH STAGE TWO WITH CWTtwo 30 October 2002
MIRA heralded stage two of the development of its’ CWTtwo facility, with newly elected IMechE President, John MacDougall, digging the first sod at their Nuneaton headquarters on 24th June 2002.
Download PDF press release
First for MIRA As They Enter the Goodwood Festival of Speed 30 October 2002
MIRA Ltd, one of the world’s leading independent suppliers of engineering services to the global automotive industry, is adding its expertise and automotive knowledge to the Goodwood Festival of Speed’s ‘Soapbox Challenge’ for the first time this year.
Download PDF press release
MIRA APPOINTS NON-EXECUTIVE BOARD DIRECTOR 30 October 2002
MIRA, one of the world’s largest full spectrum engineering services companies has appointed Malcolm Thomas, Engineering Director of Product Development Europe at Ford Motor Company Ltd, as a non-executive board member.
Download PDF press release
Strong’s Success on MIRA’s Graduate Training Scheme 30 October 2002
MIRA’s ImechE accredited Graduate Training Scheme is going from strength to strength with the promotion of recent graduate, Anne Strong, to Project Engineer for the Design and Simulation department.
Download PDF press release
TRAINSAFE Pooling Knowledge to Promote Rail Safety 30 October 2002
TRAINSAFE aims to stimulate growth and efficiency within the European Rail Sector, through cross fertilisation of ideas and the exchange of information by drawing together a highly skilled consortium of researchers, manufacturers, operators and academics
Download PDF press release
MIRA Add to their Offering with a Dedicated Complete Product Engineering Service 30 October 2002
Product engineering can best be described as the process that converts an idea into a functioning reality. To achieve this, MIRA has brought together a number of separate skills and resources under one roof. This has been developed due to the growth in
Download PDF press release

 

Markets

AUTOMOTIVE

-Passenger Cars

-Commercial Vehicles

-PSVs

-Off-Highway

-Motorcycles

-Motorsport

DEFENCE

AEROSPACE

RAIL