Voith Industrial Services is to move its wheels and tyres production line to a bigger space A growing demand from the UK automotive industry for automotive parts has resulted in Voith Industrial Services announcing plans to open a new wheel and tyre factory in... View Article
University of Bath representatives have met with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has met with representatives from the University of Bath to discuss the proposed plans for a £50million automotive research... View Article
Tech giant is to meet with California DMV to discuss liability Google has confirmed that one of its self-driving vehicles was involved in a collision with a bus in the US state of California last month. The collision took place on 12 February when... View Article
The new emissions video released by SMMT is designed to remove motorists’ “confusion” The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has released a short animated video to “reassure and inform motorists” that the car industry is committed to “improving air quality and reducing... View Article
Nevada state officials want to see proof that Faraday Future’s has sufficient finances The financial uncertainty surrounding auto firm Faraday Future has led to Las Vegas officials questioning the future of the $1 billion production plant which is to be built in the economically... View Article
Robots are to take a backseat in Mercedes-Benz production plants Automated robots are no longer cutting the mustard in Mercedes’ auto manufacturing plants, as bespoke vehicles are looking increasingly seductive to automotive buyers. For many readers, the return to a human workforce will appear to... View Article
Cheaper McLaren models are the key to increasing sales McLaren is looking to increase its car sales by introducing a selection of cheaper sports car models that will appeal to those looking for a luxury car within the Audi R8 and the Porsche 911... View Article
New Aston Martin production plant to go ahead in south Wales Aston Martin has announced that it is to build a new production plant in south Wales where the brand’s new luxury DBX car will be made, creating over 750 skilled jobs. The marque’s... View Article
Ford Capri and Daimler Sovereign to go on sale at auction The classic cars that were driven by George Cole and Dennis Waterman in the 80s iconic TV show, ‘Minder’, are to go under the hammer in April this year after careful restoration work. The... View Article
The European Commission want more power over the auto industry The European Commission has announced plans to crackdown on vehicle manufacturers after a breakdown in their previously trusting relationship as a result of last year’s Volkswagen emissions scandal. In September last year the German... View Article