British manufacturers exporting to the European Union will soon encounter substantial new administrative requirements following the UK’s failure to secure a key tax exemption from Brussels. Efforts to obtain a
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The Nissan Leaf was heralded as the world’s first mass-market electric car upon its 2013 launch in Sunderland. Despite early optimism, ambitions to reach an annual production of 50000 vehicles
Mexican senators have approved a sweeping package of new tariffs affecting hundreds of imported products, many originating from China. President Claudia Sheinbaum has asserted that these measures are essential to
The British automotive sector is at a pivotal point as electric vehicle policy collides with declining car production and wavering investor confidence. This week, representatives from the northeast’s motor industry
Wayne Bishop surveys the factory floor at Painter Brothers in Hereford, highlighting the advanced machinery powering its operations. Here, a CNC machine processes L-beams while a plasma cutter slices robust
Airbus has revealed a fresh quality concern affecting its widely sold A320 aircraft, marking the second problem for the programme in less than a week. The European aerospace giant, which
The Dutch government’s intervention in chip manufacturer Nexperia has triggered mounting tensions between its European headquarters and its Chinese subsidiary, raising alarms over potential production stoppages in the automotive sector.
Great Wall Motor, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is actively searching for a site to construct one of Europe’s largest car factories. Spain and Hungary are under consideration alongside
Great Wall Motor, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is actively searching for a site to construct one of Europe’s largest car factories. Spain and Hungary are under consideration alongside
ExxonMobil has announced the closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran in Scotland, attributing the decision to UK government policies and persistent high costs. The plant, operating since 1985,
Manufacturers across the United Kingdom face mounting hardships from high electricity prices as a government relief plan is due to come into effect no earlier than 2027. Industry leaders and
Jaguar Land Rover, the largest car manufacturer in the United Kingdom, has revealed the scale of damage inflicted by a recent cyberattack, reporting substantial losses for the second quarter. The
The British steel sector stands at a crossroads as fierce disputes erupt over new import tariffs and quotas, drawing sharp lines between primary manufacturers and downstream users. Recent decisions by
The Dutch government is poised to surrender its control over microchip manufacturer Nexperia, potentially resolving a sweeping parts shortage that has threatened automotive production across Europe and Asia. Sources familiar
Dynex Semiconductor, a cornerstone of the British microchip sector based in Lincoln, has ceased production of its high-voltage semiconductors. Company filings reveal this strategic manoeuvre, which deepens Chinese influence over
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Britain’s largest carmaker, is bracing for significant disruption in December following a ban by Chinese authorities on exports of automotive computer chips. This move is set
