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.
Bentley's factory in Crewe is certified carbon neutral Bentley Motors has achieved carbon neutral certification for its factory headquarters in Crewe, a major step in making manufacturing sustainable. The luxury car maker has obtained certification from the Carbon…
Land Rover reports best ever September sales in the US Jaguar Land Rover has reported that its US sales reached 9,490 units in September, a 5% increase year on year.
Bentley makes first step towards electrification The first deliveries of Bentley’s first plug-in hybrid have taken place, marking a milestone for the company as it makes its first move in the electric vehicle industry.
New powertrain development centre opens in Banbury Prodrive has opened a new powertrain development centre at its Banbury, Oxfordshire headquarters as part of a £5 million investment.
Industry leaders expect a European car giant to go bust in 3 years A new automotive industry survey has found half of its respondents expect a European car giant to go bust in the next three years.
Jaguar Land Rover opens UK’s largest car design centre Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled new facilities at its Gaydon site in Warwickshire, thought to be the country’s largest automotive creation and development centre.
BMW’s Hams Hall engine plant hits major milestone BMW’s Hams Hall engine manufacturing plant is celebrating the production of its five millionth engine, a major milestone for the factory.
Volkswagen Group to make electric cars exclusively The Volkswagen Group is on the brink of its biggest transformation to date as it switches to making electric cars exclusively.
European car manufacturers call for UK and EU to avoid no-deal Brexit With just over one month until the October Brexit deadline, the European automotive industry has made a united call for the UK and EU to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Automotive firm opens new production facility in Coventry A manufacturer of performance brake and clutch systems based in Coventry has opened a new state-of-the-art production facility.
The UK automotive sector – challenges and opportunities The UK automotive industry has had a pretty turbulent time of it lately, but as is often the case in times of change, new opportunities arise writes Luke Hampton, senior…
Government and industry react to Bridgend investment from Ineos Yesterday the UK automotive industry had a welcome boost when global chemicals giant Ineos announced it will build a new 4x4 at Bridgend, South Wales.
British supercar manufacturer secures £20m export order Liverpool-based supercar manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has secured £20 million in export orders from the US and Hong Kong.
Electric car demand surged in August. What does this mean for industry? UK electric car registrations surged in August, boosted by a surprise spike in demand for the Tesla Model 3 and other all-electric cars.
Hyundai reveals exoskeleton to assist industrial workers Hyundai has developed a wearable robot that assists industrial workers who spend long hours working in overhead environments.
Made in Sunderland: Nissan reveals second-generation Juke The next-generation Nissan Juke, which is manufactured at the car giant’s Sunderland factory, has been unveiled almost a decade after its first release.
