Staff at Ford’s plant in Bridgend working on the new Jaguar engine have been told not to come into work for five days. The AJ production line at the plant will shutdown from 29 October to 2 November, the GMB union confirmed. Letters were sent to directly staff this week without informing union officials in… Continue reading Ford plant line to shut for five days
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Dealers buy lower grade vehicles at auction to counter shortages
Dealers are buying lower grade used car stock at auction because of stock shortages and high demand for the best vehicles. That’s the view of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA), which said dealers who would normally only acquire grade one or two cars were settling for grade three vehicles and then spending money on refurbishment.… Continue reading Dealers buy lower grade vehicles at auction to counter shortages
Uniti One electric car production planned for the UK in 2020
The pilot plant is predicted to create 100-150 jobs within Uniti, a number that will increase once partners supporting the production ecosystem are taken into account. Uniti has ambitions to become a “major player” in the British EV market over the next few years and plans to establish a London office that will ensure the necessary… Continue reading Uniti One electric car production planned for the UK in 2020
News – Brexit countdown: the clock is ticking, but it is not yet too late to avoid the worst-case scenario!
As everyone is all too aware, the date for Brexit is just around the corner and a withdrawal agreement is yet to be concluded. Without an agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, there simply can be no negotiations on the nature of the future trading relationship. Nor will there… Continue reading News – Brexit countdown: the clock is ticking, but it is not yet too late to avoid the worst-case scenario!
UPDATE 3-Dyson chooses Singapore over Britain to build electric car
LONDON (Reuters) – James Dyson, the billionaire British inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, has chosen to build his electric car in Singapore to be close to Asian customers, supply chains and a highly skilled workforce. The 71-year-old entrepreneur, who backed Brexit in the 2016 referendum, already manufactures products such as hair dryers, air purification… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Dyson chooses Singapore over Britain to build electric car
Renault will double the staff and aluminum production in Valladolid
Spain has been reinforced this week its role as a world power as a producer of vehicles. In recent days the Vigo and Figueruelas factories have been awarded the production of five new models, including the popular Opel Corsa and its new electric version, which will be built in the Aragonese factory from 2020. Both… Continue reading Renault will double the staff and aluminum production in Valladolid
Aston Martin considers flying in parts after Brexit amid Dover port concerns
The boss of Aston Martin says border problems after Brexit could leave it unable to use Dover to send and receive parts. The British carmaker is examining contingency plans amid concerns that the port may not cope with the increase in red tape expected after the UK leaves the European Union. The firm’s chief executive… Continue reading Aston Martin considers flying in parts after Brexit amid Dover port concerns
Exclusive: Aston Martin considers flying in components, changing ports to handle Brexit delays
LONDON (Reuters) – British carmaker Aston Martin (AML.L) is considering flying in components and moving more parts through ports other than Dover if there is any border friction after Britain leaves the EU, its boss told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: An Aston Martin logo is seen on a car at a dealership in central London, Britain… Continue reading Exclusive: Aston Martin considers flying in components, changing ports to handle Brexit delays
Exclusive: Andy Palmer on apprenticeships, Ferrari, James Bond and Aston Martin going public
In our exclusive interview with Aston Martin President and CEO Andy Palmer he talks about the launch of the Palmer Foundation, the company’s upcoming IPO, the new Project 003 hypercar, Lagonda luxury models, Brexit and, of course, James Bond. You’ve just announced a new charitable project dealing with a subject that’s very close to your… Continue reading Exclusive: Andy Palmer on apprenticeships, Ferrari, James Bond and Aston Martin going public
No-deal Brexit must be avoided at all costs, says Toyota president
Brexit Akio Toyoda says apprehension is growing as Brexit negotiations continue Cars on the production line at a Toyota factory in Japan. Toyota’s plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire, employs 2,500 people. Photograph: Bloomberg via Getty Images The president of Toyota has said a no-deal Brexit should be avoided “at all costs”, in the latest intervention by… Continue reading No-deal Brexit must be avoided at all costs, says Toyota president