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Diversity is now a major focus for UK car industry – but we’ve got a long way to go

Published 01 December 2022
By Will Dron
Driving.co.uk’s editor Will Dron on a new initiative to bring a more diverse workforce into the car industry, and why it matters
Unions concerned about Aston Martin's commitment to Wales plant

Unions concerned about Aston's commitment to Wales

A Welsh union has expressed its concern about Aston Martin's commitment to the country.
Published 11 March 2021
Car industry warns of £101bn no-deal Brexit bill

Car industry warns of £101bn no-deal Brexit bill

Car makers from across Europe have warned today that the “catastrophic” cost of Britain leaving the EU without a deal could be as much as €110bn.
Published 14 September 2020

Aston Martin hits the reset button with £500m plan

Aston Martin has confirmed a big shake-up of its new car projects, as part of plans to raise £500m to ensure the company's survival.
Published 31 January 2020

UK car makers: we need a world beating Brexit deal

UK car makers have issued their starkest warning yet over the dangers they face if the UK leave the European Union without a deal.
Published 27 November 2019

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
Britain's drivers buying fewer UK-made cars

Britain's drivers buying fewer UK-made cars

Once upon a time many of Britain's drivers would choose a new car because it was built in the UK. Those days appear to be over. Production for th
Published 31 July 2018
Honda production at Swindon car plant

Brexit caused car industry investment to halve

Total investment in the UK's car industry for 2018 so far has plummeted by almost 50%, the SMMT has revealed.
Published 26 June 2018
Reader Letters: The joy of bikes, electric steering, supporting UK car industry, autonomous car and broken indicators

Reader Letters: Bike joy and electric steering

My wife’s Hyundai i10 returns about 40mpg and costs £30 a year in road tax. My Triumph Tiger Sport motorcycle returns 58mpg but costs £85 a year.
Published 29 January 2018