Tag: automotive industry



Nissan Threatens Pullout if UK Votes for EU Exit

Posted on 12 November, 2013 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

Britain could suffer a landslide of lost jobs if the country votes to leave Europe, the head of the UK’s biggest car maker has warned. Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn, said he would need to “reconsider the strategy” of his Sunderland-based car plant if... Read More

New Car Sales hit Five Year High amid Manufacturing Upturn

Posted on 7 October, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

With the economic situation in the UK improving markedly each quarter, consumers have one again begun to spend on luxury items rather than making saving their priority. This, teamed with the manufacturing upturn, has led to new car sales reaching their... Read More

Bentley to Create 1000 UK Jobs

Posted on 27 July, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The manufacturing industry is going through something of an uncertain time at present, with monthly figures fluctuating rapidly between growth and contraction. However, one constant within the sector seems to be car manufacturing, as the level of investment... Read More

UK Car Sales Hit Four Year High

Posted on 10 December, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The automotive industry has been a rare bright spot in the UK for the past few years, with more and more companies choosing to invest in British factories than ever before. Recently, Vauxhall, Jaguar Land Rover and Honda have all chosen to make large... Read More

How Very British as No One Steps in to Save the Black Cab

Posted on 6 December, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

The makers of the famous black cab, The London Taxi Company (LTC) went into administration in October of this year. It was hoped that a buyer for the Coventry factory would be found, but as no one stepped forward the production line has been stopped,... Read More

Land Rover Invests Heavily in Aim to Double Production

Posted on 9 November, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Uncategorised

UK car manufacturing is quickly becoming one of the most successful industries in the country at present, with many multinational brands choosing to invest in British plants as a means of fuelling quicker and more efficient production. In the past year... Read More

Toyota Raises Profit Forecast amid Hugely Improved Trading Conditions

Posted on 8 November, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Vehicle manufacturing in the UK has gone from strength to strength in recent years as increasing numbers of international car companies have channelled investment into the country. One of the largest investors this year, Japanese manufacturer Toyota,... Read More

BMW Invests £250 Million in UK Factories

Posted on 10 July, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News, Commercial Developments

BMW has announced a £250 million investment in its UK factories in order to increase Mini production over the next three years.... Read More