Manufacturing

BMW opens new German battery factory to power electric i3

Bavaria's Plant Irlbach-Strasskirchen was built in just 2.5 years as part of wider €1 billion investment

1 October 2026
BMW opens new German battery factory to power electric i3
Manufacturing

What Europe could learn from Brazil's 'laboratory' for Chinese car production

Chinese brands are now localising production in Brazil – including Geely, building its models in a Renault plant

29 September 2026
What Europe could learn from Brazil's 'laboratory' for Chinese car production
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

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