A 58% rise in car production for the UK market during February was notable
But the market is still heavily reliant on exports, with 74% of output sent overseas
Cheaper raw materials will help make EVs more affordable, said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares
Pessimism around electric vehicles is pushing down the cost of the materials needed to make them
British car manufacturing grew 21% to 82,997 units
The UK car industry had its most productive January since 2021
A limited number of medium-sized vans will be produced on the adapted production line
The move follows Vauxhall parent company's £100m full electrification of Ellesmere Port
Extra staff will work on production of DBX 707 super-SUV, DB12 grand tourer and new Vantage sports car
Stellantis opened its revamped Ellesmere Port factory last year, where it now exclusively makes EVs
However, SMMT predicts fewer cars will roll off production lines in 2024 amid "unrelenting" challenges
The fundamental business case for the MMAC is centred on low-cost operations
African site will become important year-round proving ground due to reliable dry weather
Kia unveiled its family of PBV vans at CES in Las Vegas
Korean company will use small 1000-capacity sites to create new family of flexible, built-for-purpose vans
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Chery will launch its Omoda 5 electric crossover in the UK later this year
Chinese firm begins discussions with UK government as it forecasts strong local demand
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