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General Driving licences and number plates lose EU icons almost a year after Brexit

Driving licences and number plates lose EU icons almost a year after Brexit

It comes as a new agreement allows drivers to hit EU roads without extra paperwork.
By James Fossdyke 02 February 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car production down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid Covid lockdowns

UK car production down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid Covid lockdowns

Just under 921,000 cars were built in the UK last year - the lowest number since 1984.
By James Fossdyke 29 January 2021
Government Car industry calls on politicians to ratify post-Brexit trade deal

Car industry calls on politicians to ratify post-Brexit trade deal

The debate is underway in Parliament.
By James Fossdyke 04 January 2021
Industry Car industry welcomes post-Brexit free-trade agreement

Car industry welcomes post-Brexit free-trade agreement

The deal was struck on Christmas Eve.
By James Fossdyke 29 December 2020
Manufacturing / Production Commercial vehicle production down as industry calls for Brexit deal

Commercial vehicle production down as industry calls for Brexit deal

Industry body says deal is needed to ensure "long-term growth"
By James Fossdyke 28 December 2020
Manufacturing / Production Brexit forces Nissan to build Europe-bound Ariya in Japan, not the UK

Brexit forces Nissan to build Europe-bound Ariya in Japan, not the UK

It was initially expected that Nissan’s British plant in Sunderland would build the Ariya.
By Andrei Nedelea 21 December 2020
Manufacturing / Production Honda Civic Type R production stopped in UK due to parts shortage

Honda Civic Type R production stopped in UK due to parts shortage

A bad mixture of COVID-19 cases and pre-Brexit fuss is causing the delay in deliveries.
By Anthony Karr 10 December 2020
Manufacturing / Production Bentley has charter flights ready to combat Brexit delays

Bentley has charter flights ready to combat Brexit delays

The company has five planes ready in case of customs delays.
By Dominik Wilde 03 December 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production sank by a quarter in October

UK commercial vehicle production sank by a quarter in October

But the sector is still closer to pre-pandemic levels than passenger car production.
By James Fossdyke 01 December 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK car production down 18 percent as Brexit looms large

UK car production down 18 percent as Brexit looms large

The sector is struggling against the tide of Covid-19, Brexit and new legislation.
By James Fossdyke 27 November 2020
Industry Car industry warns of £55bn 'hit' if there's no Brexit deal

Car industry warns of £55bn 'hit' if there's no Brexit deal

It's the latest in a line of stark warnings from the automotive sector.
By James Fossdyke 26 November 2020
Government Northern Irish reminded they could need 'green card' if there's no deal

Northern Irish reminded they could need 'green card' if there's no deal

Drivers will need the document when crossing the border after December 31 if a Brexit deal can't be reached.
By James Fossdyke 23 November 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK business 'will not be sustainable' without a Brexit deal – Nissan

UK business 'will not be sustainable' without a Brexit deal – Nissan

Nissan is still warning against the perils of a no-deal Brexit.
By Dominik Wilde 19 November 2020
Manufacturing / Production Carmakers spending close to a billion on Brexit prep

Carmakers spending close to a billion on Brexit prep

A no deal Brexit could push those costs up even further.
By Dominik Wilde 12 November 2020
Manufacturing / Production Bentley warns of UK future amid Brexit talks

Bentley warns of UK future amid Brexit talks

The company's short term UK future is assured, but if Brexit talks end without a deal, production could move elsewhere.
By Dominik Wilde 11 November 2020
General No-deal Brexit could add almost £3,000 to the price of electric cars

No-deal Brexit could add almost £3,000 to the price of electric cars

That would effectively wipe out the government's grant for plug-in cars.
By James Fossdyke 26 October 2020
Industry Last month was worst September for new car sales since 1999

Last month was worst September for new car sales since 1999

Even the arrival of the 70 plate couldn't stimulate growth.
By James Fossdyke 06 October 2020
Industry Van market outperforms new car sector again in September

Van market outperforms new car sector again in September

New van sales rocketed compared with last September.
By James Fossdyke 06 October 2020
Industry European and UK car makers warn no-deal Brexit will cost £101bn

European and UK car makers warn no-deal Brexit will cost £101bn

Industry leaders in the UK and Europe have called for a free-trade deal.
By James Fossdyke 15 September 2020
Government UK secures Japan trade deal

UK secures Japan trade deal

Britain's tariffs on Japanese cars will be reduced to zero by 2026.
By Dominik Wilde 15 September 2020
General Thieves scramble to export stolen cars before Brexit

Thieves scramble to export stolen cars before Brexit

Even criminals are starting to emerge from lockdown.
By Dominik Wilde 28 August 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK car production at around 80 percent of 'normal' levels in July

UK car production at around 80 percent of 'normal' levels in July

But industry body bemoans lack of certainty for the future.
By James Fossdyke 28 August 2020
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 11 August 2020
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
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