Stellantis Luton production line
A limited number of medium-sized vans will be produced on the adapted production line
Manufacturing

Stellantis's Luton plant to produce electric vans from early 2025

The move follows Vauxhall parent company's £100m full electrification of Ellesmere Port

22 February 2024
Stellantis's Luton plant to produce electric vans from early 2025
Manufacturing

Aston Martin creates 400 jobs to bolster production

Extra staff will work on production of DBX 707 super-SUV, DB12 grand tourer and new Vantage sports car

19 February 2024
Aston Martin creates 400 jobs to bolster production
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Stellantis opened its revamped Ellesmere Port factory last year, where it now exclusively makes EVs
Manufacturing

UK 'back in the game' after one million vehicles produced in 2023

However, SMMT predicts fewer cars will roll off production lines in 2024 amid "unrelenting" challenges

25 January 2024
UK 'back in the game' after one million vehicles produced in 2023
Morocco MMAC water
The fundamental business case for the MMAC is centred on low-cost operations
Manufacturing

Millbrook operator's new Morocco test centre cuts R&D costs in half

African site will become important year-round proving ground due to reliable dry weather

18 January 2024
Millbrook operator's new Morocco test centre cuts R&D costs in half
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Kia unveiled its family of PBV vans at CES in Las Vegas
Manufacturing

Kia investment in Arrival bears fruit with microfactory van plan

Korean company will use small 1000-capacity sites to create new family of flexible, built-for-purpose vans

16 January 2024
Kia investment in Arrival bears fruit with microfactory van plan
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Listen to episode four now
Podcasts

Power List 100 podcast: The top designers and engineers (ep.4)

Episode four of all-new podcast takes a look at the minds truly powering the automotive industry

10 January 2024
Power List 100 podcast: The top designers and engineers (ep.4)
omoda 5 ev front angle
Chery will launch its Omoda 5 electric crossover in the UK later this year
Manufacturing

Chery could build new UK car factory by 2030

Chinese firm begins discussions with UK government as it forecasts strong local demand

4 January 2024
Chery could build new UK car factory by 2030
Nissan Sunderland Plant Trim and Chassis Line One QQ
Nissan is converting Sunderland into its key EV production hub
Manufacturing

“No more oddballs”: How Nissan will make Sunderland profitable in EV era

Factory will build next-generation Qashqai and Juke alongside new Leaf following £2 billion investment

2 January 2024
“No more oddballs”: How Nissan will make Sunderland profitable in EV era
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Listen to episode three now
Podcasts

Power List 100 podcast: The rise of China's car makers (ep.3)

Episode three of all-new podcast looks at the movements (and impact) of the Chinese auto industry

13 December 2023
Power List 100 podcast: The rise of China's car makers (ep.3)
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Power List 100 podcast: The top automotive disruptors (ep.2)

Episode two of all-new podcast takes a look at the people and companies shaking up the industry

6 December 2023
Power List 100 podcast: The top automotive disruptors (ep.2)

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