UK car industry collage
Despite difficulties, experts are reluctant to completely write off the UK motor industry
Vehicle manufacturing

State of the nation: can the British car industry rebound?

Brexit, Covid-19 and other factors have conspired to halve UK car production levels compared with 2015 estimates

18 November 2022
State of the nation: can the British car industry rebound?
Nissan Leaf production line 2013
Zero-emission vehicles and niche manufacturers will be crucial for the industry's future, says the SMMT
Vehicle manufacturing

How to fix the UK's automotive industry

The SMMT represents the motoring industry – here's its to-do list for the government

18 November 2022
How to fix the UK's automotive industry
Moke Electric Californian 2022 front quarter static
US order books for EVTG's Moke Electric opened on 8 November 2022
Vehicle manufacturing

EVTG partners Ian Callum to design future electric vehicles

Moke International owner enlists Aston Martin Vanquish designer’s business to reinvent historic brands

10 November 2022
EVTG partners Ian Callum to design future electric vehicles
New cars

UK car production slows but EV output reaches record high

A total of 63,125 cars left UK factories last month – 12.6% fewer than a year ago

27 October 2022
UK car production slows but EV output reaches record high
Toyota Lexus EV concept lineup 2021 front
Toyota Compact Cruiser and battery-electric Crown have been axed, according to report
Vehicle manufacturing

Report: Toyota revises EV plans

Japanese giant to simplify future line-up to accommodate fast rise in electric vehicle uptake

24 October 2022
Report: Toyota revises EV plans
dacia sandero stepway 2021 rt hero front
Dacia Sandero was comfortably UK's cheapest car until £7995 Access trim was axed
Vehicle manufacturing

Dacia pledges to reduce prices when production costs dip

Dacia's 'essential' ethos means its cars are cheaper to produce, but material and energy costs still have an impact

20 October 2022
Dacia pledges to reduce prices when production costs dip

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