Aston Martin is planning to add a third hypercar to its planned range.
It announced the 1,000hp £2.3M Valkyrie and £4.0M Valkyrie AMR Pro models but now wants to add another cheaper coupe (right sketch) into the range, which could be under £1.0M..
JLR is reportedly struggling to find UK parts makers willing to supply components to them.
Production requires massive investment and the suppliers would need extra outlets which are likely to cost more if foreign buyers face EU import tariffs.
Calsonic Kansei, which has a plant in Llanelli, is said to be eyeing a US dollar 5.9B loan from Japanese banks to acquire the Fiat Chrysler parts operation of Magneti Morelli.
FCA is looking for US dollar 7.0B, a little more than the offer price, but that’s before due diligence is undertaken.
GM is again planning reducing output at its Ruesselsheim, Germany plant, says local media.
After moving to 42 cars an hour last month it wants that further slowed to 35, to meet demand and cut out waste.
Diesel models will end under Porsche plans.
The luxury car maker is part of the VW group and has been hit by issues surrounding the diesel-gate scandal and sees further restrictions ahead which would impact its business plan which will now proceed with petrol, hybrid and electric models.
Renault and Dacia dealers have joined a national drive to offer careers to young people.
The National Franchised Dealers Association aims to match young people with motor dealership vacancies in their immediate area.