Ahead of the EU-Brexit summit this weekend, European automobile manufacturers and suppliers sounded the alarm over the potential damage that Brexit could do to the competitiveness of their industry, which represents 6.5% of EU’s GDP and provides employment to some 12.2 million Europeans across the continent. Automotive manufacturing is a highly complex … [Read more...]
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Aston Martin Vulcan turns wheels at St Athan
A special film has been commissioned to mark the arrival of Aston Martin at its new vehicle assembly plant in St Athan and we see the first Vulcan model turning wheels. The appearance of the Aston Martin Vulcan was just the start of an incredible celebration of Aston Martin’s heritage, which brought together 28 very special Aston Martins with a combined … [Read more...]
Wales’ Ford workers face ballot on strike
About 2,000 Ford Bridgend Engine Plant workers will next month be asked to consider industrial action over future investment. UNITE leader Len McCluskey visited the plant last month and met workers as part of his national re-election campaign. They told him they were concerned about job losses when production of JLR engines finishes the end of this … [Read more...]
Funding released for new technology
Connected and autonomous vehicle technology in the UK will take another leap forward, following the announcement of funding under the banner of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. With three of the chosen projects un the driverless cars stream of ISCF supported by experts from TRL, the global centre for innovation in transport and mobility continues … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 April
SAIC Motor said it will begin sales of MG cars in mainland Europe at the end of 2019. MG cars have been sold in the UK since 2011 but SAIC delayed plans to launch in the rest of Europe after UK sales remained slow but now MG's rollout will include the majority of European markets and will focus on SUVs, subcompact hatchbacks and compact hatchbacks. A … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 April
Volvo has chosen China to build its first EV. The Chinese owned prestige car maker will create a new model for the family and it’s likely to be sold world-wide. You can meet world speed challenger Richard Noble and the Bloodhound SSC team members at their Bristol technical centre on Monday 1 May. There’s even a simulator of the car destined to be … [Read more...]
British brands better at beating book-prices
OSV’s research has revealed that British-made cars, such as Vauxhall, Roll Royce, Jaguar and Landrover, retain the most value in the first 12 months after purchase, an impressive 65.5% of their original value. Compared to vehicles produced by the likes of France and Italy, which on average retain only 46.2% and 46.7% respectively, it shows that the … [Read more...]
£6.5 Billion bill for new car buyers after Brexit
Brexit uncertainty and the prospect of increasing car prices could cost the new car market an estimated £6.5 billion. An estimated 377,000 motorists ‘strongly agree’ that Brexit is making them think twice about buying a new car, according to research by AA Cars, the used car website. Around a quarter of motorists predict leaving the EU will push up the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 April
Aston Martin has announced a three-year partnership with Glamorgan CC, which includes support for all the age-grade teams from Cricket Wales. Huw Mitchell, Commercial Partnerships Manager at Glamorgan County Cricket Club, said, “We are delighted to be working with such an iconic British company as Aston Martin and very proud that they have chosen to … [Read more...]
Government to fight vehicle cyber-hacking
A UK Government endorsed consortium of technology companies will develop anti-cyber systems for vehicles. Anti-hacking will become increasingly important as more models rely on autonomous driving systems and have safety implications if they're compromised. Greg Clark MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, has given the … [Read more...]
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