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Manufacturing / Production No-deal Brexit likely to end Astra production in the UK

No-deal Brexit likely to end Astra production in the UK

The latest twist in the Ellesemere Port saga.
By Dominik Wilde Jul 31, 2019
Government Car industry body pleads for Brexit deal in open letter to Boris

Car industry body pleads for Brexit deal in open letter to Boris

SMMT says no-deal Brexit is "simply not an option".
By James Fossdyke Jul 29, 2019
Corporate / Financial Aston Martin share prices drop as UK sales slump

Aston Martin share prices drop as UK sales slump

European sales were also down.
By Dominik Wilde Jul 25, 2019
Manufacturing / Production BMW stops producing some engines in the UK for export

BMW stops producing some engines in the UK for export

Engines bound for South Africa are no longer built in the UK thanks to Brexit.
By Dominik Wilde Jul 12, 2019
General Brexit uncertainty stalls car insurance price cuts

Brexit uncertainty stalls car insurance price cuts

New report suggests political uncertainty has stopped prices falling.
By James Fossdyke Jul 01, 2019
Industry Brexit border delays could cost car makers £50k a minute

Brexit border delays could cost car makers £50k a minute

Trade body says no-deal Brexit must be averted.
By James Fossdyke Jun 27, 2019
Commercial Vehicles Logistics industry predicts driver and mechanic shortage soon

Logistics industry predicts driver and mechanic shortage soon

Organisation representing hauliers says skill shortage could damage the industry and economy.
By James Fossdyke Jun 04, 2019
Manufacturing / Production UK car production almost halved as factories stopped for Brexit

UK car production almost halved as factories stopped for Brexit

Several factory shutdowns went ahead even though Brexit was delayed.
By James Fossdyke May 30, 2019
Manufacturing / Production No deal Brexit could bring back to

No deal Brexit could bring back to '80s level output, says car industry

Industry organisation warns of disaster if we have an extended period of WTO trading rules.
By James Fossdyke Apr 30, 2019
Corporate / Financial Jaguar Land Rover looking to the US for positivity amid struggles

Jaguar Land Rover looking to the US for positivity amid struggles

Its US sales went up last year.
By Dominik Wilde Apr 26, 2019
Lists Which cars are built in the United Kingdom?

Which cars are built in the United Kingdom?

The industry's success directly impacts some 850,000 people.
By James Fossdyke Apr 23, 2019
Manufacturing / Production PSA could axe left-hand-drive production in the UK

PSA could axe left-hand-drive production in the UK

The reports seem to suggest the Ellesmere Port plant has a future.
By Dominik Wilde Apr 18, 2019
Autonomous Cars Autonomous cars could be worth £62bn to UK economy, report says

Autonomous cars could be worth £62bn to UK economy, report says

Report claims UK needs good deal to ensure investment and consistent regulations.
By James Fossdyke Apr 10, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Jaguar Land Rover begins shutdown

Jaguar Land Rover begins shutdown

It's carrying on with the planned temporary closure despite Brexit delays.
By Dominik Wilde Apr 09, 2019
Commercial Vehicles New van market hits record high despite Brexit uncertainty

New van market hits record high despite Brexit uncertainty

More than 66,000 new light vans were registered in March - a record for a single month.
By James Fossdyke Apr 08, 2019
Industry UK new car market fell again in March despite new number plate

UK new car market fell again in March despite new number plate

The slump was blamed in part on continued Brexit uncertainty.
By James Fossdyke Apr 05, 2019
Corporate / Financial Ford is spending millions on Brexit plan B

Ford is spending millions on Brexit plan B

But it hopes the measures won't be needed.
By Dominik Wilde Apr 03, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Firms carrying on with shutdown plans despite Brexit delay

Firms carrying on with shutdown plans despite Brexit delay

PSA and BMW will still close UK factories this month.
By Dominik Wilde Apr 03, 2019
Manufacturing / Production UK car production slumps amid Brexit chaos

UK car production slumps amid Brexit chaos

Demand for British-built cars fell by more than 15 percent in February.
By James Fossdyke Mar 28, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Toyota and Suzuki ties deepen with UK production confirmation

Toyota and Suzuki ties deepen with UK production confirmation

Toyota will built Corolla-based Suzukis in Britain.
By Dominik Wilde Mar 25, 2019
Corporate / Financial Ford is cutting over 5,000 jobs in Europe

Ford is cutting over 5,000 jobs in Europe

Job cuts in Britain are coming, too.
By Dominik Wilde Mar 18, 2019
Government Toyota could leave Britain if Brexit goes awry

Toyota could leave Britain if Brexit goes awry

Even though it's just invested heavily in the country.
By Dominik Wilde Mar 08, 2019
Motorsport.com Carey expects F1 will be

Carey expects F1 will be 'pretty immune' to Brexit fallout

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey believes that the business is “immune” to any issues that might arise from Brexit.
By Adam Cooper Mar 02, 2019
Manufacturing / Production UK car production falls by a fifth as no-deal Brexit looms

UK car production falls by a fifth as no-deal Brexit looms

Car industry urges government to take no-deal "off the table".
By James Fossdyke Mar 01, 2019
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