Manufacturing

Volkswagen considers closing factories in cost-cutting move

Unions label potential closures an “irresponsible decision that shakes the foundation of Volkswagen”

2 September 2024
Volkswagen considers closing factories in cost-cutting move
Manufacturing

UK car production down as car makers battle fresh challenges

Exports, the destination of more than 80% of UK production, was the biggest hit, taking 94% of the year-on-year decline

29 August 2024
UK car production down as car makers battle fresh challenges
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The Jaguar E-Pace and I-Pace will soon end production at Magna's Graz plant
Manufacturing

Maker of Jaguar I-Pace, BMW Z4 faces uncertain future

Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, will soon be building just the Mercedes-Benz G-Class

7 August 2024
Maker of Jaguar I-Pace, BMW Z4 faces uncertain future
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Refreshed Nissan Qashqai is now running down the line at Sunderland
Manufacturing

UK car making dips but on track for 50% EV output by 2028

Updates for the most popular cars slowed output but revenues rose and crucial new EVs are in the pipeline

25 July 2024
UK car making dips but on track for 50% EV output by 2028
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Smart builds its #1 and #3 electric SUVs in Xi'an, China
Manufacturing

Smart eyes European production of electric cars

European boss says firm is considering production sites outside China, warns tariffs could increase prices

4 July 2024
Smart eyes European production of electric cars
Manufacturing

Stellantis "could stop" UK vehicle production in "hostile" conditions

UK boss said the company "will evaluate" moving production elsewhere if government does not support industry

25 June 2024
Stellantis "could stop" UK vehicle production in "hostile" conditions
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Leapmotor T03 gives Stellantis a rival for the Dacia Spring EV
Manufacturing

Stellantis builds sub-£20k Leapmotor EV in Poland as tariffs hit

Budget Chinese supermini will be assembled from knock-down kits in Tychy, dodging new 31% export tarriff

17 June 2024
Stellantis builds sub-£20k Leapmotor EV in Poland as tariffs hit
Manufacturing

New Caterham factory boosts capacity by 50%

CEO says being able to build 750 cars a year is “game-changing” and allows expansion into new markets

5 June 2024
New Caterham factory boosts capacity by 50%
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Of the 61,820 vehicles built in the UK during April, 47,499 were shipped abroad
Manufacturing

UK car manufacturing falls as factories retool for EVs

SMMT urges UK government to create more favourable market conditions as production and exports dip

30 May 2024
UK car manufacturing falls as factories retool for EVs
Manufacturing

JLR to assemble Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models in India

It will be the first time the brand's luxury SUVs have been produced outside of the UK

24 May 2024
JLR to assemble Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models in India

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