The manufacturing sector has become a powerhouse of British industry in the past year, with many firms choosing to rapidly expand thanks to a booming exports market. However, there are concerns that a shortage of skilled workers such as engineers may limit... Read More
Reports suggest vehicle manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover is searching for a plot of land where it can establish a new manufacturing facility. The company's expansion in the UK is evidenced by its development of a new £0.5 billion engine factory near... Read More
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
The British car manufacturing industry has followed on from a strong year in 2012, with continued investments leading to a higher demand from international markets than has been seen for quite some time. Now Jaguar Land Rover has announced further expansion... Read More
German car maker BMW has demonstrated its confidence in a relatively new luxury car market by choosing to base construction of one of its most popular makes in India. Iconic British brand Mini, which boasts models such as the Clubman and Cooper, has proven... Read More
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced plans to double the size of its Wolverhampton engine manufacturing centre which opens later this year. The car giant made the announcement at the Geneva Motor Show, saying the expansion is essential to the company’s... Read More
Car manufacturing in the UK had an incredibly successful year in 2012, with multi-national investments and huge sales increases making the sector one of the few posting profits in the country. However, experts have warned that issues such as a lack of... Read More
Following Honda’s announcement of job cuts after a drop in European sales there may have been worries of a decline in car manufacturing in the UK. Fortunately, it appears that not all companies choosing to base major manufacturing hubs in Britain have... Read More
It seems that 2012 was the year for the UK car manufacturing industry, with increasing numbers of international brands choosing to invest in the skill and expertise of the country’s workforce. Firms such as Jaguar Land Rover and Vauxhall chose to expand... Read More
In a move that may surprise many people, culture minister Ed Vaizey has awarded Grade II listed building status to the Pennine Tower found on the north-bound carriageway of the M6 between junctions 32 and 33. The landmark tower once served as a 120 seat... Read More
