The car-makers want detailed talks with British Government in the light of the corona virus and implications for the industry struggling with falling demand. The industry employs over 823,000 in Britain and Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive said, “We welcome the additional and significant emergency support for business announced by the Chancellor. “The UK … [Read more...]
Warning over collapsing dealer networks
Localised franchise dealer networks are “likely to remain important to fleets” says fleet software specialist FleetCheck following news that more are to close. Peter Golding, managing director at FleetCheck, said that a long-term situation was being created where many businesses were having to travel further for routine servicing, maintenance and … [Read more...]
Battery maker calls for greater UK manufacturing
British car production dipped 2.1% in January according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders yesterday. Reduced demand from car manufacturing plants and additional shutdowns related to the coronavirus pandemic have caused the fifth successive month of decline. A global snowball effect is expected to continue as the industry … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship levy is a wasted resource but also a tax
The Government's apprenticeship levy is a wasted resource and become just another tax for businesses, says the freight sector. In response to figures obtained by the BBC that reveal employers are failing to use hundreds of millions of pounds that was intended for training apprentices, Sally Gilson, Head of Skills Policy at FTA, said, “As the business … [Read more...]
In car challenges and opportunities down the road
Connected cars will be both an opportunity and a challenge to the suppliers and manufacturers, according to a new report. The report, “Key Players and Business Models in the Connected Car,” examines the complex ecosystem of connected car players and helps clients navigate the opportunities and challenges on the road ahead. “The connected car marketplace – … [Read more...]
Maserati quickly moving with times and power
All new Maserati models will be 100% developed, engineered and built in Italy with hybrid and battery electric propulsion systems delivering all the innovation and performance typical of the Brand's DNA. Following on from the announcement of testing of the new full electric power plants to be installed on future Maserati models, the development and … [Read more...]
Driving careers in automotive
It is extremely positive to see the success that Drive My Career has had over the past two years with millions of young people reading about a career in the automotive sector, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association. It developed Drive My Career in February 2018 and is an industry-first employment initiative which was … [Read more...]
JLR axing 500 posts in Halewood
Jaguar Land Rover is cutting 500 places at its Halewood, Merseyside plant making Evoque and Discovery Sport models. The reduction comes after it decided to move from three shift working to a ‘two-plus’ system next April and it hopes to make the cut through natural wastage and not enforced redundancies after falling demand in the sectors. Today the company … [Read more...]
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