Bentley extends COVID-19 safety measures at Crewe factory Bentley has extended the COVID-19 health and safety measures at its production site in Crewe following its winter shutdown.
Automotive manufacturer backed by new £4m investment Midlands-based automotive component manufacturer, Sertec Group, has announced a further £4 million investment.
Bentley ended 2020 with record annual sales despite COVID-19 Bentley Motors recorded sales of 11,206 in 2020, an increase of 2% over the previous year despite the challenges facing the automotive sector.
Classic car manufacturer invests in new manufacturing tech A manufacturer of classic carburettors, fuel pumps and components has invested in new manufacturing equipment at its Salisbury headquarters.
BMW targets industrial-scale additive manufacturing BMW is taking the next step in the systematic integration of additive manufacturing as it aims to scale it up to industrial levels.
Birmingham manufacturer joins electrification consortium A Birmingham-based manufacturer has become part of a new £500,000 project designed to prove the feasibility of a new electric machine.
Watch precision engineering of Ferrari parts here in the UK A British manufacturer of Ferrari aftermarket parts has released a video of its parts production in action.
Volkswagen buys two new 3D printers from Stratasys Volkswagen has invested in full colour, multi-material 3D printing technology from Stratasys to enhance its prototyping capabilities and open up automotive design opportunities.
Jaguar Land Rover is looking for 300 new apprentices Jaguar Land Rover is looking for up to 300 new apprentices, undergraduates and graduates to join the business in September 2021.
Working capital aids Jaguar Land Rover supplier fulfil orders Working capital supported by UK Export Finance (UKEF) has helped an automotive manufacturer fulfil orders through the pandemic.
Surge in demand for Grainger & Worrall’s rapid machining services Casting specialist Grainger & Worrall has experienced new demand for its flexible and rapid machining expertise during the pandemic.
Gordon Murray reveals new engineering and manufacturing site Supercar manufacturer, Gordon Murray Group, has revealed plans for a new global headquarters at Windlesham, Surrey.
Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz sign technology partnership Aston Martin has signed a new technology partnership that gives Mercedes-Benz up to 20% of the luxury car manufacturer.
New apprentices join Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Goodwood 18 new apprentices have joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at its headquarters in Goodwood, West Sussex for the class of 2020.
Japan trade deal is a win for UK car and rail manufacturing The free trade deal signed by the UK and Japan last week will increase trade between the two countries by £15.7 billion.
Jaguar Land Rover tests new advanced metals and composites Jaguar Land Rover is taking part in research trials to test the capability of advanced lightweight metals and composites to be used in future vehicles.
GKN Wheels sold to German asset manager GKN Wheels and Structures, which employs hundreds of people at a newly revamped Telford plant, has been purchased by Aurelius.
GKN Automotive signs Formula E partnership with Jaguar Racing Jaguar Racing has confirmed a long-term partnership renewal with GKN Automotive for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Funding secured for automotive stamping technology innovation A Birmingham-based stamping specialist is pressing the button on a £1 million project that will see it develop a new process to support the UK’s acceleration into electrification.
Inside look at the world's largest car factory Richard Hammond visits the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, and gets an exclusive inside look on its new robotic arm technology, and the unique chairs built to quickly get workers…
Lotus reveals latest investments at its Hethel factory Lotus has revealed the latest upgrades to its Hethel site, which hope to drive success for its consultancy division of the business. The multi-million-pound investment is the latest chapter in…
Advanced manufacturing centre to be built in Daventry Daventry has been unveiled as the new home for an advanced engineering and manufacturing centre of excellence.
New scheme steps in to save UK automotive industry jobs Automotive industry body, the SMMT, has launched a new Safe Harbour Scheme to help save jobs across the UK automotive sector, including its critical supply chain.
Bentley’s new engineering facility reaches key milestone A new engineering test facility, built at Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe, is nearing completion following an official topping out ceremony.
