Manufacturing

Ingenium to electric: JLR's engine factory is now an EV powerhouse

JLR invested £356 million to convert its Wolverhampton factory to EVs, and now it's up to speed

10 September 2026
Ingenium to electric: JLR's engine factory is now an EV powerhouse
New cars

Confirmed: VW Group plans to halve model range as part of huge cuts

The group's supervisory board has approved plans set to involve 50,000 job cuts, up to four plant closures – and the axing of the historic Seat brand

4 September 2026
Confirmed: VW Group plans to halve model range as part of huge cuts
Manufacturing

"True win-win" as Chinese car makers move into European factories

Geely's moving in with Ford and Leapmotor with Vauxhall - and everyone can benefit

1 September 2026
"True win-win" as Chinese car makers move into European factories
Manufacturing

Car prices to rise as manufacturers battle huge supply struggles

Geopolitical issues, artificial intelligence boom and more challenges all drive up the cost of materials

18 August 2026
Car prices to rise as manufacturers battle huge supply struggles
Manufacturing

Chinese car makers all share parts - will the world follow?

"Everyone has the same door handle": how Chinese firms build cars so cheaply

3 August 2026
Chinese car makers all share parts - will the world follow?
Electric cars

ZEV mandate review is 'urgent', industry warns new PM

'Unrealistic' rise of zero-emission targets risk future investment in UK industry, claims SMMT boss

30 July 2026
ZEV mandate review is 'urgent', industry warns new PM
Manufacturing

Toyota warns of EU 'isolation' if Made in Europe barriers remain

New legislation will lock important non-EU nations, such as the UK and Turkey, out of crucial benefits

23 June 2026
Toyota warns of EU 'isolation' if Made in Europe barriers remain
Manufacturing

Jaecoo owner Chery partners Nissan to build cars at Sunderland plant

Thriving Chinese manufacturer signs deal to build cars on spare line at Nissan's UK factory from 2027

3 June 2026
Jaecoo owner Chery partners Nissan to build cars at Sunderland plant
Manufacturing

MG manufacturing to return to Europe with new Spanish plant

New factory in Galicia is claimed to create 2000 jobs across Europe, with production to start in 2028

1 June 2026
MG manufacturing to return to Europe with new Spanish plant
Manufacturing

Nissan CEO "sure" it can find partner to share Sunderland factory

Nissan recently shut one of two lines at the plant in a cost-cutting move following a decline in production

14 May 2026
Nissan CEO "sure" it can find partner to share Sunderland factory

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