bentley ev
Bentley's need for batteries is driven by the arrival of its first EV in 2026
Manufacturing

Bentley 'fully committed' to UK despite battery import deal

British firm to import 'W12 of batteries' amid current disadvantages for UK battery production, says CEO

10 May 2023
Bentley 'fully committed' to UK despite battery import deal
toyota corolla static side
Proposed mandates to rapidly scale the proportion of EVs sold add pressure to Toyota's decision-making process
Manufacturing

Future of Toyota Burnaston plant to be discussed later this year

Japanese manufacturer's European boss says lack of battery plant investment in UK is biggest hurdle

29 April 2023
Future of Toyota Burnaston plant to be discussed later this year
Bentley Continental GT in factory 2023
UK car production for the domestic market decreased in March 2023
Manufacturing

UK car manufacturing up 6% as recovery continues

Exports accounted for almost four in every five cars made in the UK during the first quarter of 2023

28 April 2023
UK car manufacturing up 6% as recovery continues
Ford F150 Lightning production line 2023
Ford's North American production is up 11.9% year-on-year, through Febraru
Manufacturing

Semiconductors not to blame as car production recovers slowly

The global manufacturing rebound is stagnating amid the threat of strikes and non-chip part shortages

26 April 2023
Semiconductors not to blame as car production recovers slowly
Jaguar I Pace battery top down
Jaguar Land Rover will ultimately source batteries from parent company Tata
Manufacturing

Jaguar Land Rover will not build its own EV battery factory

In a wide-reaching Reimagine update, JLR confirms battery supply plans for imminent electric cars

19 April 2023
Jaguar Land Rover will not build its own EV battery factory
Manufacturing

UK car industry continues recovery after eighth month of growth

The uplift was driven by a rise in fleet sales, and EVs also achieved record registrations

5 April 2023
UK car industry continues recovery after eighth month of growth
Ford Focus production Saarlouis
Ford doesn't have an additional model scheduled for production at Saarlouis after the Focus
Manufacturing

Ford Saarlouis factory open until 2032 but won't build cars

German factory will stop building the Ford Focus in 2025, but 1000 jobs are safeguarded until 2032

30 March 2023
Ford Saarlouis factory open until 2032 but won't build cars
Dacia Bigster front quarter static 2022
The production version of the Dacia Bigster will be built in Mioveni, Romania
Manufacturing

Dacia reshuffles production planning for new Bigster SUV

The Dacia Jogger will move from Romania to Morocco to free factory space for the new SUV

20 March 2023
Dacia reshuffles production planning for new Bigster SUV
Nissan Leaf production Sunderland
The UK already produces many electrified vehicles, including the Nissan Leaf
Manufacturing

UK automotive industry calls for urgent EV manufacturing support

SMMT warns that the UK's ability to compete globally is at risk without government support

13 March 2023
UK automotive industry calls for urgent EV manufacturing support
SAAB Factory
Production at Trollhattän ended when Saab went bankrupt in 2014
Manufacturing

Former Saab factory goes dormant as owner faces bankruptcy

National Electric Vehicle Sweden enacts ‘hibernation plan’ with huge layoffs in bid to dodge bankruptcy

10 March 2023
Former Saab factory goes dormant as owner faces bankruptcy

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