7,892 commercial vehicles produced in October up 17.2% but -6.9% below five-year average pre-Covid.1 Output for both domestic and export markets increases by 29.8% and 6.8% respectively. Production year-to-date up 15.6% but -18.0% below pre-pandemic average.2 UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased to 7,892 units in October, according to the latest figures released today by… Continue reading Commercial vehicle output increases 17.2% in October
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SMMT announces Alison Jones as 82nd President
Alison Jones, new SMMT President The 82nd President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Alison Jones, Senior Vice President and Stellantis Country Manager UK, Stellantis. The announcement was made this evening at SMMT’s 104th Annual Dinner, which took place in London. Previously SMMT vice-President, Alison officially takes office on 1… Continue reading SMMT announces Alison Jones as 82nd President
UK car industry says Brexit rules are denting competitiveness
Automotive industry UK car industry says Brexit rules are denting competitiveness SMMT also hopes for cap on energy prices as carmakers ramp up electric vehicle production Workers on the production line at Nissan’s factory in Sunderland. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy Workers on the production line at Nissan’s factory in Sunderland. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy Lisa O’Carroll @lisaocarroll… Continue reading UK car industry says Brexit rules are denting competitiveness
Lowest levels of car production for any July since 1956, UK industry reports
Automotive industry Lowest levels of car production for any July since 1956, UK industry reports Sector struggled with worker absences due to Brexit and Covid, and computer chips shortage Workers on the production line at Nissan’s car plant in Sunderland, Britain. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Workers on the production line at Nissan’s car plant in Sunderland,… Continue reading Lowest levels of car production for any July since 1956, UK industry reports
Technology · 6:45 AM UTCUK pursuing data partnerships with U.S. and othersBritain said on Thursday it was pursuing data partnerships with countries in…
Britain’s Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden walks on Downing Street in London, Britain, July 14, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Britain said on Thursday it was pursuing data partnerships with countries including the United States, Australia, South Korea and other fast-growing markets to break down barriers… Continue reading Technology · 6:45 AM UTCUK pursuing data partnerships with U.S. and othersBritain said on Thursday it was pursuing data partnerships with countries in…
UK retailers warn of stock shortages extending into the autumn
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) UK retailers warn of stock shortages extending into the autumn CBI survey reports supply problems caused by Brexit, red tape, Covid restrictions and labour shortages Freight lorries undergoing checks on the M20 motorway. A CBI economist says: ‘While demand may be more stable, operational issues worsen.’ Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Freight… Continue reading UK retailers warn of stock shortages extending into the autumn
Running low on battery power: Brexit Britain faces an acid test
By Nick Carey and Barbara Lewis New Delhi: Britain has set a fast pace in the electric vehicle race with its 2030 ban on sales of new fossil fuel-powered cars and has offered 1 billion pounds ($1.4 billion) to jump start its battery industry and associated supply chain. But the cash and the headline-grabbing deadline… Continue reading Running low on battery power: Brexit Britain faces an acid test
German Manager Magazin: Nissan and Envision AESC build battery factory in Sunderland, England000917
The Japanese auto company Nissan wants to invest heavily in its plant in Sunderland, England, despite Brexit. A new electric car is to be produced there in the future. Nissan and its Chinese partner Envision AESC also want to build a completely new plant for batteries in the city. The plant with a capacity of… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Nissan and Envision AESC build battery factory in Sunderland, England000917
Nissan announces major UK electric car expansion
But amidst the euphoria, a few sobering facts. By industry estimates, the UK is currently on course to have less than a tenth of the battery production capacity of Germany by 2025. From 2024, under the terms of the UK-EU Brexit deal, the percentage of components required to be sourced within the UK or EU… Continue reading Nissan announces major UK electric car expansion
The Guardian view on state subsidy: Brussels was not the problem | Editorial
The purpose of Brexit is summarised by its advocates in a word – sovereignty. In practice, that means the power to enact laws that European Union membership would forbid. With the exception of border control, the leave campaign avoided spelling out what those legal departures might be. The picture is coming into focus. On Wednesday,… Continue reading The Guardian view on state subsidy: Brussels was not the problem | Editorial