Residual values of used cars with manual transmission are in decline, with some models worth as much as 21% less than their automatic equivalents and fewer manual cars for sale in 2024 than ever before, reports Car Dealer magazine. Among the manufacturers that no longer offer any new models with manual transmission are Volvo, Mercedes, Jaguar and Lexus, all … [Read more...]
Boost for Welsh business in ev-supply chain
Welsh Government funding of £4.4m will see international automotive giants Calsonic Kansei develop and produce cutting edge electric vehicle technology at their Llanelli plant, creating a further 85 jobs, Economy Secretary Ken Skates has confirmed. The plant currently employs a workforce in excess of 300 to manufacture cooling systems and air conditioning … [Read more...]

