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Government Japan still aiming for early end to tariffs

Japan still aiming for early end to tariffs

Right now, vehicle tariffs with Japan will phase out by 2026.
By Dominik Wilde 13h ago
Manufacturing / Production Bentley increases warehouse space to counter potential Brexit delays

Bentley increases warehouse space to counter potential Brexit delays

A no-deal Brexit could cause delays at customs, so Bentley has doubled up on space to stockpile parts.
By Dominik Wilde 24 June 2020
Government Japan looking for free trade deal with UK post-Brexit

Japan looking for free trade deal with UK post-Brexit

It wants tariffs on cars and car parts to be scrapped.
By Dominik Wilde 10 June 2020
Corporate / Financial Nissan's Sunderland plant needs a Brexit deal to stay sustainable

Nissan's Sunderland plant needs a Brexit deal to stay sustainable

A tariff-free deal between the EU and Britain is vital for the UK's biggest car factory.
By Dominik Wilde 04 June 2020
Manufacturing / Production Nissan carrying on with UK production plans despite Brexit fears

Nissan carrying on with UK production plans despite Brexit fears

A deal hasn't been reached with the EU yet, but Nissan is still planning to make cars in the UK.
By Dominik Wilde 10 March 2020
Corporate / Financial Bentley wants Brexit deal sorted before focusing on the US

Bentley wants Brexit deal sorted before focusing on the US

While a UK-US deal could be hugely beneficial, Bentley wants affairs closer to home sorted first.
By Dominik Wilde 10 March 2020
Government Vauxhall wants UK government help if no Brexit deal can be reached

Vauxhall wants UK government help if no Brexit deal can be reached

No decision on Ellesmere Port plant's future will be made until the end of the year at the earliest.
By Dominik Wilde 04 March 2020
Manufacturing / Production Ford cuts Fiesta production

Ford cuts Fiesta production

An unimaginable decline in UK sales is partly to blame.
By Dominik Wilde 17 February 2020
Manufacturing / Production Next-gen Mini on hold until Brexit deal sorted

Next-gen Mini on hold until Brexit deal sorted

Production could move to the Netherlands.
By Dominik Wilde 04 February 2020
Manufacturing / Production Nissan could buck the trend and increase UK production post-Brexit

Nissan could buck the trend and increase UK production post-Brexit

The plan would be to outsmart rivals.
By Dominik Wilde 04 February 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK car manufacturing sinks to lowest level since 2010

UK car manufacturing sinks to lowest level since 2010

Last year, output was down by more than 14 percent compared with 2018.
By James Fossdyke 31 January 2020
Motorsport.com UK urged to ensure motorsport-friendly post-Brexit policy

UK urged to ensure motorsport-friendly post-Brexit policy

The British government has been urged to help keep the country's motorsport industry as the 'best in the world' by ensuring there is a business-friendly post-Brexit immigration policy.
By Jonathan Noble 24 January 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK government offers Brexit guarantees

UK government offers Brexit guarantees

But the EU still isn't confident a deal can be struck in a short timeframe.
By Dominik Wilde 22 January 2020
Industry Brexit deal 'unlocks' consumer confidence to spark industry hopes

Brexit deal 'unlocks' consumer confidence to spark industry hopes

Could the new year see the new car market return to form?
By James Fossdyke 06 January 2020
Corporate / Financial Brexit has already drove up the cost of motoring

Brexit has already drove up the cost of motoring

And Britain hasn't even left the EU yet.
By Dominik Wilde 23 December 2019
Industry Car industry calls for tariff-free deal with EU as manufacturing falls

Car industry calls for tariff-free deal with EU as manufacturing falls

The number of cars built in the UK fell by more than 16 percent in November.
By James Fossdyke 23 December 2019
Government Prime minister promises Nissan plant safety amid Brexit concerns

Prime minister promises Nissan plant safety amid Brexit concerns

But Nissan is fearing big tariffs.
By Dominik Wilde 11 December 2019
Manufacturing / Production Brexit 'uncertainty' blamed for October manufacturing slump

Brexit 'uncertainty' blamed for October manufacturing slump

UK car manufacturing fell four percent last month.
By James Fossdyke 29 November 2019
Manufacturing / Production Tesla rejects UK factory plan over Brexit uncertainty

Tesla rejects UK factory plan over Brexit uncertainty

The EV manufacturer's first European production site will be in Germany instead.
By Dominik Wilde 13 November 2019
Corporate / Financial Brexit shutdown has left Jaguar Land Rover short of cars

Brexit shutdown has left Jaguar Land Rover short of cars

JLR closed its factories at the start of this month to get around Brexit disruption... which never came.
By Dominik Wilde 12 November 2019
Manufacturing / Production UK car manufacturing is down 15 percent so far this year

UK car manufacturing is down 15 percent so far this year

Manufacturers' group blames the "continued threat of a ‘no deal’ Brexit".
By James Fossdyke 31 October 2019
Government Government reveals plans to keep Kent moving if there's no deal

Government reveals plans to keep Kent moving if there's no deal

Operation Brock is designed to keep the M20 moving in both directions.
By James Fossdyke 17 October 2019
Industry One in three car industry firms 'shedding jobs' ahead of Brexit

One in three car industry firms 'shedding jobs' ahead of Brexit

The organisation representing the industry is calling for a deal to be done quickly.
By James Fossdyke 15 October 2019
General Millions unaware you'll need this to drive abroad if there's no deal

Millions unaware you'll need this to drive abroad if there's no deal

If we leave the EU without a deal, you'll be needing one of these to drive on the continent.
By James Fossdyke 14 October 2019
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