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SMMT: Brexit is pushing investment away from UK

Britain's car industry body has issued another warning over ongoing Brexit uncertainty, claiming inward investment has "effectively stopped".
Published 01 August 2019
2018 Volvo XC40 D3 Inscription Engine Detail

Volvo recall due to potential fire risk

Nearly 70,000 Volvo cars will be recalled in the UK for an issue that, in "the most extreme cases", could cause the vehicle to catch fire.
Published 23 July 2019
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Production Solihull

Government pledges £500m to Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover has earned the support of the UK Government, courtesy of a substantial investment into the firm's new electric car projects.
Published 16 July 2019

Charging points to take pay as you go card payment

The days of standing in the rain trying to subscribe to an electric car charging service, downloading an app and linking it to a specific.
Published 15 July 2019
Aston Martin moves into luxury property with new building in Miami

Aston Martin breaks ground on luxury flat project

British sports car maker Aston Martin is expanding its operations from wheels to walls with a new luxury apartment complex in Miami, Florida.
Published 11 July 2019

JLR will build its electric cars in the UK

Despite the ongoing uncertainty over Brexit, Jaguar has pledged to build its future pure-electric cars at its factory near Coventry.
Published 05 July 2019

UK car makers urge next PM to avoid no-deal Brexit

British car makers are urging the next Prime Minister to secure a "favourable deal" to ensure the UK car industry's post-Brexit survival.
Published 25 June 2019

Plug-in London taxi now comes as a panel van, too

The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is no longer exclusively a manufacturer of London's iconic black cab — it now makes a panel van, too.
Published 18 June 2019
Ford Bridgend latest: reports suggest engine plant to close in 2020

Ford confirms Bridgend engine plant closure plans

Ford has confirmed that it is looking into the potential closure of its Bridgend engine plant in South Wales by late 2020.
Published 06 June 2019

Honda will definitely close Swindon plant in 2021

Honda has confirmed it will shut down its Swindon plant by 2021, claiming "no viable alternatives" to the closure have been found.
Published 13 May 2019
Sunday Times Driving Rich List 2019

Sunday Times Rich List 2019: Motoring billionaires

The UK's wealthiest people in motoring and motor sport have been revealed in the 2019 Sunday Times Rich List today.
Published 12 May 2019

Porsche fined £459m for dieselgate scandal

Porsche has become the latest Volkswagen Group brand to agree to pay a fine for its role in the 'dieselgate' emissions scandal.
Published 08 May 2019