One in five new cars to be electric this year
04/05/2023 by greg
The IEA has predicted that a fifth of the world’s car sales will be for electric vehicles (EVs). As part of its latest annual
Jaguar Land Rover announces £15 billion in UK investment
25/04/2023 by greg
One of the biggest players in the UK automotive sector, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has announced that it will invest £15 billion over five years as it begins to shift its UK production over to…
BP opens three-megawatt EV charging hub
09/03/2023 by Katie
BP’s EV charging business, BP Pulse, has opened its most powerful charging hub
New car sales grow for sixth consecutive month
12/02/2023 by greg
New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that the sale of new cars grew by almost 15% in January to 131,994, which is the automotive sector’s best yearly start…
Investment in electrification critical for UK automotive
09/02/2023 by Mark
According to the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), continuing to attract inward investment will be key to electrifying the UK automotive sector and thereby ensuring its future success.
UK Government earmarks £32.5 million for red diesel alternatives
27/01/2023 by greg
Within its Red Diesel Replacement Competition, the UK Government has announced some £32.5 million in funding for phase two of the programme, which aims to support projects that will help industries like quarrying, mining, and…
Cox Automotive Europe predicts automotive recovery
21/01/2023 by greg
Despite the supply of new vehicles being disrupted since the COVID-19 pandemic, Cox Automotive Europe has estimated that the global market for automobiles will make a tentative recovery this year.
SMMT optimistic about 2023
03/01/2023 by greg
New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) gives hope that the UK automotive sector will continue to get back on track in 2023.
ZF opens new UK technical centre
30/11/2022 by greg
ZF, which supplies components to the automotive industry, has opened a new technical centre in Shirley in the West Midlands to complement its global network of research and development hubs, as well as its existing…
Valeo and TotalEnergies to collaborate on EV battery cooling
27/10/2022 by Mark
Automotive supplier Valeo has agreed a partnership with energy and lubricant giant TotalEnergies to use an innovative dielectric fluid that could have profound consequences for cooling the batteries of electric vehicles (EVs).
SMMT: UK automotive needs investment not handouts
12/10/2022 by Katie
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) chief executive, Mike Hawes, has said that the UK automotive sector does not need government handouts but rather a renewed focus on investment.
Startup Arrival produces first electric van
09/10/2022 by greg
Arrival, a listed startup that is back by Hyundai, has produced its first battery electric van using its micro-plant concept.