The next Toyota Auris series will be built in its Derby plant, the company said today as it confirmed intentions first given last year. The news is also a boost for its Deeside engine plant that supplies the Burnaston assembly plant which exports 85% of production. Confirmation will safeguard about 3,000 jobs for over five years and shows faith in the Brexit deal being discussed between HM … [Read more...]
Night stages return for Wales Rally GB
The route of Wales Rally GB has been published and tickets are now on sale for the spectator stages. Once again the UK round of the World Rally Championship, which has been hotly contested so far this year with four different winners over six rounds, will be held to co-incide with the autumn half-term 26-29 October and the organisers are giving free admission to accompanied … [Read more...]
EV revolution threatens Welsh parts’ jobs
There has been a stark warning of what could happen to the automotive components industry in Wales as electric vehicles increase around the world. The global developments of electric vehicles will cut demand for diesel cars in particular and to a lesser extent, petrol cars. Companies supplying traditional parts for internal combustion engines and related emissions, exhaust systems and … [Read more...]