LEVC enters significant growth phase Electric vehicle manufacturer, London EV Company (LEVC), is growing its product range, export markets and employment opportunities this year.
Jaguar Land Rover unveils new electric vehicle concept Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new concept vehicle, Project Vector, its vision of an autonomous, electric, connected future for urban mobility.
Charging forward with electric vehicles As the Government steps up its policy on fossil fuels in cars, Graham Fraser, managing director of Fraser Technologies, discusses the future of the electric car and the challenges involved…
The latest on Honda Swindon: Government convenes taskforce The taskforce that focuses on how to mitigate the impact of Honda closing its manufacturing operations in Swindon held the latest meeting yesterday.
First prototype electric vans made at LEVC’s Coventry factory The first prototypes of a new hybrid-electric van from LEVC are being manufactured at the company’s factory in Ansty, Coventry, ahead of its launch in April.
Made in Britain: Aston Martin DBX wins best luxury SUV award Aston Martin’s first SUV, which is made at the company’s new production site in Wales, was named best luxury SUV at the GQ Car Awards this week.
Volkswagen invests in digitalisation to safeguard Wolfsburg factory Volkswagen is safeguarding the future of its main plant in Wolfsburg in 2020 with a drive towards digitalisation and Industry 4.0 technology.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars doubles its apprenticeship intake in 2020 The number of places on offer at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' apprenticeship programme has doubled this year – and applications are open now.
Hard Brexit could mean more investment in Nissan Sunderland plant Nissan could pull its manufacturing sites out of mainland Europe and concentrate on its Sunderland plant in the scenario of tariffs on car exports to Britain.
Bentley named a top employer for ninth consecutive year Bentley Motors has once again maintained its position as a top employer, awarded by the internationally recognised Top Employers Institute. This year marks the ninth consecutive year Bentley has achieved…
Unique 3D printed component secures alloy wheels from theft Ford engineers have harnessed 3D printing technology to develop next-generation locking wheel nuts to secure alloy wheels from theft.
Bentley is hiring for its award-winning apprenticeship scheme Luxury car maker Bentley Motors has opened applications for its 76-strong apprentice, undergraduate and graduate intake for 2020.
Made in Sunderland: Nissan signs deal with Uber for 2,000 LEAFs Nissan and Uber have signed a deal to support the introduction of 2,000 all-electric Nissan LEAFs for drivers who use the Uber app.
Apprenticeships are available at BMW's UK manufacturing sites BMW has opened applications to become an apprentice at the company's UK manufacturing operations in Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall.
Hyundai and Kia invest €100 million in UK electric vehicle firm Hyundai and Kia have announce today a €100 million investment in Arrival, a British electric vehicle company with locations in London and Banbury.
Inside Bentley’s car factory in Crewe The manufacture of Bentley’s new SUV, the Bentayga Speed, is captured in a new promotional film shot at the company's factory in Crewe.
Made in the UK: Land Rover scoops four coveted awards Land Rover has won three coveted What Car? awards at the 42nd running of one of the UK’s most prestigious car awards ceremonies.
Rolls-Royce delivers best ever annual sales record Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has delivered a new annual sales record in 2019, stronger than any in the company’s 116-year history.
New McLaren Speedtail has started production in Surrey The new McLaren Speedtail has started production at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, Surrey, after completing its dynamic development programme.
Ineos Automotive expands partnership with Magna Ineos Automotive has announced an expansion of its partnership with global mobility technology company, Magna.
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.
