Ford Focus production Saarlouis
Ford doesn't have an additional model scheduled for production at Saarlouis after the Focus
Manufacturing

Ford Saarlouis factory open until 2032 but won't build cars

German factory will stop building the Ford Focus in 2025, but 1000 jobs are safeguarded until 2032

30 March 2023
Ford Saarlouis factory open until 2032 but won't build cars
Dacia Bigster front quarter static 2022
The production version of the Dacia Bigster will be built in Mioveni, Romania
Manufacturing

Dacia reshuffles production planning for new Bigster SUV

The Dacia Jogger will move from Romania to Morocco to free factory space for the new SUV

20 March 2023
Dacia reshuffles production planning for new Bigster SUV
Nissan Leaf production Sunderland
The UK already produces many electrified vehicles, including the Nissan Leaf
Manufacturing

UK automotive industry calls for urgent EV manufacturing support

SMMT warns that the UK's ability to compete globally is at risk without government support

13 March 2023
UK automotive industry calls for urgent EV manufacturing support
SAAB Factory
Production at Trollhattän ended when Saab went bankrupt in 2014
Manufacturing

Former Saab factory goes dormant as owner faces bankruptcy

National Electric Vehicle Sweden enacts ‘hibernation plan’ with huge layoffs in bid to dodge bankruptcy

10 March 2023
Former Saab factory goes dormant as owner faces bankruptcy
Volkswagen ID 5 production 2022
The Volkswagen Group plans to have six battery plants across Europe by 2030
Manufacturing

Industry calls for EU support as VW pauses Europe battery plans

European battery production under threat as America's IRA policy lures manufacturers

10 March 2023
Industry calls for EU support as VW pauses Europe battery plans
Volkswagen battery production Braunschweig
The most expensive material in a battery is the cathode, comprising about a third of the unit's cost
Manufacturing

EV makers commit to cleaner batteries to avoid Dieselgate 2.0

Highly complex batteries require minerals to be mined from across the globe, incurring environmental harm

9 March 2023
EV makers commit to cleaner batteries to avoid Dieselgate 2.0
Vauxhall Ellesmere Port
Ellesmere Port's switch from car to van production hit volumes in January
Manufacturing

UK car production stabilises amid spike for electrified vehicles

Hybrid, PHEV and BEV models accounted for 41.3% of cars and light vans produced in the UK last month

24 February 2023
UK car production stabilises amid spike for electrified vehicles
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Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis
Manufacturing

Tavares: UK needs localised battery production to avoid trade wars

Any collapse in agreement with EU could jeopardise UK vehicle manufacturing industry, Stellantis boss said

22 February 2023
Tavares: UK needs localised battery production to avoid trade wars
1 ford e transit 2022 first drive review tracking front
Batteries produced at the factory will power the Ford E-Transit electric van
Manufacturing

Ford to build 45GWh battery factory near Ankara, Turkey

Battery production is slated to begin in 2026 with initial annual capacity of at least 25GWh, rising to 45GWh

22 February 2023
Ford to build 45GWh battery factory near Ankara, Turkey
Volkswagen ID 3 production Zwickau
Volkswagen ID 3 production at the Zwickau plant will continue, with Wolfsburg boosting capacity
Manufacturing

Volkswagen retraining Wolfsburg staff to produce new electric SUV

Factory’s output of the updated ID 3 hatchback will hit full volumes by mid-2024; SUV arriving by 2026

21 February 2023
Volkswagen retraining Wolfsburg staff to produce new electric SUV

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