Manufacturing

Toyota Corolla production Burnaston
The Toyota Corolla, made in Burnaston, is among the UK's most prominent vehicular exports
Manufacturing

April production of new cars and vans hits lowest level since 1952

Excepting Covid-hit 2020, the UK's output of 59,203 cars and CVs was the worst for the month in 73 years

29 May 2025
April production of new cars and vans hits lowest level since 1952
renault twingo concept 2025 front quarter static 0
Renault believes it has already cracked China Speed – the new Twingo will take just 21 months to develop
Manufacturing

How Western car makers can hit 'China speed'

Much faster development times are giving Chinese newcomers the edge, but global giants are learning fast

27 May 2025
How Western car makers can hit 'China speed'
O2A0072
Manufacturing

BYD to build Dolphin Surf electric car at new factory in Hungary

BYD will be one of the first Chinese companies to build cars in Europe, creating "thousands" of jobs

22 May 2025
BYD to build Dolphin Surf electric car at new factory in Hungary
Lotus Emira production
Manufacturing

After the relief, UK car industry anxiously awaits US tariff details

Many UK car makers still remain in the lurch as crucial details have yet to come to light

22 May 2025
After the relief, UK car industry anxiously awaits US tariff details
Horse Matias Giannini
Manufacturing

Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs

Downsizing and thermal efficiency are key to the engine builder's mission as growth in EV uptake slows

20 May 2025
Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs
Engine assembly
Manufacturing

Horse: Why 'everyone is interested' in partnering new engine maker

Geely-Renault engine maker in demand amid slower-than-expected growth in EV sales

1 May 2025
Horse: Why 'everyone is interested' in partnering new engine maker
gkn liam butterworth interview factory
GKN's last UK automotive parts plant closed in 2021
Manufacturing

Job-hit automotive suppliers brace for a very different future

Headwinds including electrification and China are forcing a number of prominent suppliers to restructure

1 April 2025
Job-hit automotive suppliers brace for a very different future
Nissan Leaf Mk2 production Sunderland
Production of Mk2 Nissan Leaf recently ended in Sunderland, making way for Mk3 later this year
Manufacturing

UK car production drops for 12th consecutive month

Factory restructuring and weak home market blamed for ongoing slump in output

27 March 2025
UK car production drops for 12th consecutive month
Qashqai in the final inspection light tunnel at Nissan Sunderland
Sunderland plant currently builds Qashqai and Juke; new Leaf EV is coming this year
Manufacturing

Nissan: future of Sunderland factory is "very safe"

Nissan will soon start building new Leaf and Juke EVs in Sunderland but Qashqai EV delayed due to market uncertainty

26 March 2025
Nissan: future of Sunderland factory is "very safe"
BYD production line China
BYD has increased its global sales tenfold in five years
Manufacturing

BYD rules out UK factory as conditions "not friendly"

UK is a "very high priority" as a market but won't host a plant due to insufficient labour

19 March 2025
BYD rules out UK factory as conditions "not friendly"

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