In an industry so fundamentally globalised, it is no exaggeration to say that the automotive world is standing at a crossroads, says Sigrid de Vries, director general of Europe's car makers' body. Tariff tensions between Europe, the United States and China, supply chain disruptions, and intensifying competition are reshaping global dynamics.And it’s clear … [Read more...]
Car makers call for help over smaller models
Europe's car makers want new rules created to favour small cars being manufactured as the industry struggles to sell more expensive bigger models. Renault CEO Luca de Meo and Stellantis chairman John Elkann have urged the European Union to implement more favourable rules for small cars as the declining profitability of these cars could lead to plant … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 June
The Toyota Corolla is a proud new recruit to the UK’s police, tailor-made and ready for duty as a reliable and durable top-quality patrol car that also offers the fuel and emissions efficiency benefits of hybrid power. To mark Corolla’s new role, Toyota Manufacturing UK recently hosted the equivalent of a passing-out parade for the car its Burnaston plant … [Read more...]
British pioneers in lighter wheels roll into new market
Dymag, British world leaders in carbon composite wheels, has announced a strategic partnership with Hankuk Carbon Co Ltd, of Korea, manufacturers of advanced composite materials, to enable the mass production of state-of-the-art high-performance carbon composite wheels for the world’s leading automotive OEMs. The collaboration, announced today at JEC World … [Read more...]
Time for a new approach to selling EVs, says report
A new approach to the likely success of electric vehicles is needed say analysts, who question the claims of the car makers' body in Britain. Tesla became the most valuable car manufacturer for many reasons, from glamour to having the longest-range vehicles. The IDTechEx report, "Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea and Air 2021-2041" gives the big … [Read more...]
Britain’s Korea link is strong & growing
Britain is now the biggest EU market for Korean cars. The growing strength of the automotive relationship between the UK and South Korea was highlighted by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders during its trade mission to the country this week. Latest figures from the UK trade body show that Britain is now the largest new car market in the EU … [Read more...]
