Supply Chains : Automotive OEMs are being advised to take a systems-level look at their supply chains and take immediate action to minimise the risk of over-reliance, as the global semiconductor shortage continues to cripple global production schedules. The message…

Nissan has unveiled Nissan EV36Zero, a £1 billion flagship Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub creating a world-first EV manufacturing ecosystem. Centred around the record-breaking plant in Sunderland, UK, Nissan EV36Zero will supercharge the company’s drive to carbon neutrality and establish a…

Nissan Sunderland Plant is marking the start of production of the third generation Qashqai with a renewed pledge to inspire future generations of manufacturing talent. Following a £400m investment, the latest version of the segment-defining crossover is now rolling off…

Automechanika : Forecasters expect one of every two cars in Europe to be connected by as early as 2025. As the number of connected cars increases, so too does the volume of data collected. These can include location data, information…

Coventry University has collaborated with national disability charity Motability to recruit and sponsor a number of doctoral candidates to undertake research into accessible transport at the university’s National Transport Design Centre (NTDC). The collaboration combines Coventry University’s strong tradition of…

Breezemount Group, a leading UK and IRE two-person Home Delivery Service Provider, has signed a major contract for 72 new vehicles with Hireco. The two companies have also announced they are to collaborate to deliver a major initiative to introduce…

Lookers Leasing Offer New ‘Customer in Mind’ Leasing Options : Commercial vehicles often need to be customised to a business’s needs such as you might require it to be ply-lined, contain bespoke racking or be supplied with livery (company branding),…

Ginetta, the Leeds-based racing and sports car manufacturer, has acquired a US business in an attempt to launch a new North American operation. The company has established Ginetta North America with the help of a new 60,000 sq ft sales,…

Arrival, the global technology company creating electric vehicles using its game-changing technologies, has unveiled specs, images and video of the next phase in the development of its electric Van which will be starting public road trials with key customers this…

Toyota achieved a record-breaking performance in the UK new car market in 2020, despite the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Year-end results show it achieved its highest market share yet at 5.19 per cent; highest share of the passenger…