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Responses to Closure of Ford Engine Plant
Rachel Clift, Health & Wellbeing Director at Ben – the automotive industry charity commented: The changing landscape of the automotive industry means a less certain future for its workers and their families, creating an increasingly pressured environment for
Ford confirms start of consultation on clos...
After detailed consideration, Ford today confirmed the start of a consultation with its unions concerning the potential closure of the Ford Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales. The proposed action is a necessary step to support
Majority of drivers will avoid EU speed lim...
In March, the European Commission provisionally agreed a plan to make speed limiters mandatory for all vehicles sold in Europe from 2022. Regardless of withdrawal, the UK has announced that it will follow suit. However, a
Businesses plug in to expert help in prepar...
DriveElectric, one of the UK’s largest independent electric car and van suppliers, will take to the Fully Charged LIVE stage next week to discuss the rapidly growing market of electric fleets. Held at Silverstone on 7-9
Scorpion Automotive hold vehicle crime trai...
Scorpion Automotive have welcomed a group of Police Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCO’s) to their headquarters and production site in Chorley, Lancashire. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the rise in vehicle theft, raise
Motorists call for tougher penalties for dr...
Almost 90 per cent of motorists would like to see tougher penalties handed out to other drivers caught using their phone while behind the wheel according to a new survey by Motorpoint. A new poll on
Future in doubt for Ford’s Bridgend e...
It is understood that a decision to close the Ford engine plant at Bridgend in South Wales, will be made today. Union leaders and representatives have been called to a meeting with senior managers both from
Reaction to May’s SMMT car sales repo...
Jon Lawes, Managing Director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions: “A challenging month for the UK car industry has nevertheless seen a continued transition towards alternatively fueled vehicles, which now represent 6.6% of the overall market. “Our latest research
UK new car market falls again in May
The UK new car market declined by -4.6% in May with 183,724 units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The fall reflects continued uncertainty over diesel and
Rejection of M4 relief road will damage Wel...
The First Minister’s decision to reject plans for an M4 relief road will cost the Welsh economy hundreds of millions of pounds in lost investment, according to FTA, the organisation representing the interests of the logistics
