Aston Martin opens new manufacturing facility in Wales Aston Martin Lagonda has officially opened its new manufacturing facility at St Athan in Wales, home to the company’s first SUV.
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Bentley announces new engineering test facility in Crewe Bentley has started work on an engineering test facility at the company’s expanding headquarters in Crewe – the latest phase in ongoing development of the site.
UK automotive industry update: 4% fall in car manufacturing British car manufacturing output fell 4% in October, falling over 5000 year-on-year to 134,752 models, the latest industry figures show.
WTO tariffs would cost the UK automotive sector £3.2bn a year – SMMT The UK automotive industry is urging political parties to put the sector at the heart of their economic and trade policies.
How to become carbon neutral by 2050 An action plan to unlock the potential of electric vehicles and battery technology and enable carbon neutrality by 2050 has been launched.
UK automotive industry is top in Europe for electric vehicle investment New research shows the UK automotive industry is investing more than its European counterparts to help tackle climate change.
New powder coating line doubles production at Cornwall firm One of the largest suspension spring manufacturers in Europe, European Springs & Pressings, has confirmed its commitment to the automotive sector.
Super finishing face milling cutter for aluminium M5B90 is a finishing face milling concept developed for automotive aluminium components such as cylinder heads, blocks, housings, covers and all components with a wide material engagement.
The road to electric cars leads to new challenges and solutions Driven by concerns over climate change and growing regulation, the global automotive industry is on its way to the mass adoption of electric cars.
Elon Musk says Brexit makes UK too risky for gigafactory site Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said uncertainty around Brexit has made it too risky to locate a new battery manufacturing plant in the UK.
Grainger & Worrall continues Bridgnorth facility expansion Automotive casting specialist Grainger & Worrall has installed two new partially automated melting towers as part of a total £6 million expansion of its Bridgnorth Series facility.
Made in Luton: Vauxhall’s Vivaro van was UK’s best-seller in October Vauxhall’s Vivaro, which is manufactured at the company’s factory in Luton, was the UK’s best-selling van in October with 3,041 units sold.
Grinding machine investment helps Ricardo improve productivity A recent £1.5 million investment in a Klingelnberg grinder for gear manufacturing has improved productivity and extended capability at Ricardo.
Lotus wins luxury brand of the year award Lotus, which manufactures its cars in Norfolk, has been awarded luxury brand of the year at the annual Luxury Briefings Awards.
International trade secretary visits Aston Martin HQ in Warwickshire International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has visited Aston Martin Lagonda’s headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire to discuss benefits of trade to the local economy.
Automotive industry weighs down UK manufacturing output - CBI UK factory output continued to fall in the quarter to October, driven largely by a significant decline in the automotive industry, according to a new CBI survey.
Women in engineering initiative hosted at Vauxhall’s Luton factory Last week 48 female students from Luton-based senior schools visited Vauxhall’s site in the town to take part in a range of interactive activities.
New funding for zero emissions automotive projects announced Three automotive projects in the UK have secured Government funding to develop the latest zero carbon emissions technology.
Jaguar Land Rover boosted by strong Evoque sales in China Jaguar Land Rover has received sales boost in China for the quarter ending 30th September, offsetting declining sales in other regions.
Swedish car company is using British engineering for its electric dream A Swedish electric car company has utilised British engineering expertise in Norfolk to develop and manufacture its debut vehicle.
Bentley hires 93 new trainees to its UK business Bentley Motors has hired 93 new trainees to its UK business, consisting of apprentices, undergraduates and graduates.
Nissan invested £100m in Sunderland plant to launch new Juke Nissan has started production of the new Juke at its Sunderland plant, following a £100 million investment in training and upgrading the manufacturing site.
Lotus and LEVC could be powered by Volvo hybrid engines after merger Volvo and Geely have announced in a joint statement they intend to combine their combustion engine development operations into a stand-alone business.
