Calsonic Kansei to develop electric vehicle tech in Llanelli after funding Welsh Government funding of £4.4 million will see international automotive company Calsonic Kansei develop and produce cutting edge Electric Vehicle technology at its Llanelli plant, creating a further 85 jobs.
Star Precision secures £100k investment to deliver JLR contract Wednesbury-based manufacturer Star Precision Tools has received a £100k investment to produce new tooling for components needed for Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) recently revealed second-generation Range Rover Evoque.
Grinding advances for new transmissions Technological advances in automotive engineering are rapidly changing the demands for production technology – this is not just for new processes, but also applies to established processes such as the…
Exports continue to drive demand for UK engine manufacturing UK engine manufacturing held steady in October, with marginal -0.1% decline over the previous year. Exports have driven demand with production for overseas markets up 20%, offsetting -21.7% drop in…
Business survey: 'No deal’ Brexit catastrophic blow to British auto industry Three quarters of UK automotive businesses fear a ‘no-deal’ Brexit will threaten their future viability, according to a new member survey announced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders…
Made in Wales: Prototype of Aston Martin’s first SUV begins testing Aston Martin has made a stride towards the brand’s first SUV – now officially confirmed as named DBX – with the first development prototype being put through its paces along…
WMG to lead new £11m programme for autonomous vehicles WMG, at the University of Warwick, is leading a new £11 million programme to evaluate connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) which will work with a range of partners including Highways…
McLaren Automotive set to reveal second new supercar A new McLaren supercar is set to be announced next month as the British luxury supercar maker reveals the second model in its £1.2 billionn Track25 business plan.
Jaguar Land Rover plant receives Engineering Heritage Award Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich Assembly Plant has been presented with a prestigious Engineering Heritage Award by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
McLaren opens new £50m carbon fibre innovation and production centre The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain, have officially opened McLaren Automotive’s new £50 million production…
McLaren Speedtail prototype begins year-long test program The first hybrid powertrain prototype of McLaren Automotive’s new Ultimate Series flagship, the McLaren Speedtail, has officially embarked on a year-long test regime that will underpin the development of the…
Grainger & Worrall apprenticeship scheme wins automotive sector award Complex machined castings specialist Grainger & Worrall’s commitment to UK apprentices has been recognised through an international automotive sector award.
New low-emission engines begin production at Bridgend Ford Production has now begun of an all-new, technologically-advanced, fuel-efficient petrol engine at the Ford Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales.
UK engine manufacturing still on track for record year UK engine manufacturing has declined -9.5% in September as UK demand falls by double digits. Production for export drives demand, up 8.9% in the month and 14.6% in first three…
Swedish electric car company Uniti to open plant at Silverstone Park Uniti Sweden has confirmed plans to establish an electric vehicle ‘pilot production plant’ at high tech business estate Silverstone Park, UK.
Up-skilling in the automotive manufacturing industry Known for its supply of complex castings, Grainger & Worrall is a business which turns over £60 million and employs over 650 people.
Automotive technology focused open house event at MCMT WNT, as a technical partner of the In-Comm Training & Manufacturing Group (ITMG), will be supporting the group’s Automotive Technologies Open House on the 13th December at the Marches Centre…
Birmingham manufacturer wins Bentley Continental order Securing a prestigious order for Bentley has provided one of Birmingham’s fastest growing manufacturers with a 70th birthday present.
Aurrigo targets £900m market after first autonomous vehicle demo A Coventry manufacturing specialist is playing the largest role in the world’s first ever multi connected and autonomous vehicle demonstration and is now targeting its share of a £900 million…
Rolls-Royce announces 200 new jobs at Goodwood Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced it is recruiting for 200 new positions, all based at the company’s Head Office and Manufacturing Plant in Goodwood, West Sussex.
British-built engine exports up 25% in August year-on-year UK engine production was stable in August 2018, with 0.3% growth year-on-year. Exports were up 24.9% over the same period, offsetting decline in output for the UK due to model…
Gestamp opens new factory in South Staffordshire Gestamp has opened a new 50,000m² manufacturing facility in Four Ashes near Wolverhampton, West Midlands. The multi-national company specialises in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered metal components…
Drive Midlands launches new programme for the automotive industry Drive Midlands, which supports and promotes the region’s automotive industry, is launching a new programme for the supply chain within the area. The Drive Midlands Automotive Partnership will provide sector-specific…
Williams and Unipart to form new EV battery manufacturer in Coventry A new vehicle battery manufacturer will open in early 2019 in Coventry, creating around ninety new jobs. The new multi-million pound facility that will produce batteries for future hybrid and…
