Rolls-Royce reports 62% increase in car sales this year so far Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has reported a 62% increase in sales for the first quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020.
UK bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis to build 200 for Berlin Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis, which has factories in the UK, has announced it will build 198 double deck buses for Berlin.
Bentley celebrates manufacturing milestone of 200,000 cars Luxury car manufacturer Bentley has celebrated the 200,000th car produced in the company’s 100-year history.
Nissan LEAF production overtakes iconic Bluebird in Sunderland Nissan’s fully electric LEAF has overtaken the number of Bluebird units produced at the company’s Sunderland plant.
Toyota to cut emissions with new efficient casting furnaces Plans by Toyota to reduce energy consumption and cut carbon emissions at its Deeside plant in a £1.6 million investment.
Ford Dagenham chosen to supply new Transit engines Ford Dagenham engine plant has been chosen to manufacture the latest diesel engines for the next generation Ford Transit Custom range.
Nissan plans to expand renewable energy at Sunderland plant Nissan has announced plans to expand its renewable energy generation at its car manufacturing plant in Sunderland.
Aluminium parts manufacturer creates 50 jobs in Wales Welsh firm CastAlum is significantly expanding production and creating up to 50 jobs with support from the Welsh government.
McLaren worker wins young woman engineer of the year award McLaren scientist and engineer, Ella Podmore, has won the Young Woman Engineer of the Year award by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Aston Martin reveals first F1 car in 60 years as it returns to grid Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One team has revealed its first car, made for the 2021 season, called the AMR21.
Ford and Jaguar Land Rover commit to only electric cars by 2030 Jaguar Land Rover and Ford have committed to manufacturing only electric vehicles by 2030.
New automotive site for Gordon Murray to create 100 jobs The planning application for Gordon Murray Group's new global headquarters and technology campus in Surrey has been approved. The automotive firm creates exclusive low volume sports cars. First of these…
Plans for a gigafactory in the West Midlands revealed Plans for a gigafactory in the West Midlands have been revealed as Coventry city council partners with Coventry Airport to develop proposals.
Biggest intake of apprentices announced at Bentley in Crewe Bentley is taking on its largest ever intake of trainees at its headquarters in Crewe, working across all sectors of the business.
BMW's Hams Hall factory hits major milestone BMW’s UK engine manufacturing plant, located in Hams Hall, has reached a major milestone.
Coventry electric car battery centre installs new equipment The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has installed a Module and Pack suite of specialist battery manufacturing equipment.
Engine maker Cosworth acquires electric powertrain firm Automotive engineering business, Cosworth, has acquired Delta, the Silverstone-based developer of battery and vehicle dynamics control systems.
Bentley recognised as top employer for 10th year running Bentley in Crewe has been recognised for the 10th consecutive year as a top employer by the internationally-acclaimed Top Employers Institute.
New Lotus manufacturing facility to make aluminium chassis The first extruded and bonded aluminium chassis to be built at Lotus’ new manufacturing facility at Hurricane Way, Norwich, has been completed.
Nissan Sunderland's future secured by Brexit trade deal Nissan has said the future of its Sunderland car factory is secure as a result of the Brexit trade deal signed at the end of last year.
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.
