A massive jobs cull in Germany and other European countries is expected by the union representing Ford workers.
Some positions are expected to be axed in the UK as well while the US car maker transitions towards a fully electric range from 2025, initially slashing over 3,200 jobs in Ford of Europe, and realigning with R&D in America.
Bentley Motors announced a recruitment drive creating 200 new roles as the luxury marque accelerates its forward-thinking Beyond100 strategy, the boldest plan of its kind in the sector.
Working across multiple disciplines to support delivery of the ambitious Five-in-Five plan, which commits Bentley to launching five new electric models by 2030, the growth will help redefine Bentley’s credentials as the benchmark manufacturer in sustainable luxury mobility.
The Coventry-based makers of the iconic London Black Cab is preparing a business plan to become a leading player and all electric brand supplying passenger and commercial vehicles.
Geely owned LEVC will also boost technology and in-car services for buyers as it switches from hybrid to pure battery models over coming years.
Industry reports say used Tesla models fell in value by £1,400 each after the company slashed its new factory prices earlier this month by £5,000 in some cases.
Now the business must balance what it makes on each new model with the income it gets from any increased sales as a result of the realigned prices it has introduced to pressurise competitors and new startup makers.
A new motor, suspension and rear wheel drive has been incorporated for the MY24 Polestar 2.
It will have quicker charging, longer range and more power, with better equipment and design tweaks, said the company this week.
Logistics UK has called for a delay in the expansion of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone following new figures from Auto Trader showing that van operators will struggle to buy suitably compliant vehicles in time for its introduction on 29 August.
Denise Beedell, Senior Policy Manager at Logistics UK said, “Recent challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have impacted the automotive supply chain, including the supply of semi-conductors which are vital components in all vehicles. As a result, new van registrations in 2022 were at their lowest level since 2013 and, as more clean air zones have been introduced around the country, the demand for Euro 6 vehicles has only intensified.“