UK Automotive Industry

ZEV Mandate Review: Policy coherence matters more than ever

ZEV Mandate Review: Policy coherence matter...

Jun 16, 2026No Comments

It has been reported that the Government is considering relaxing the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate following growing pressure from manufacturers, unions and parts

Why is Nissan planning to build cars for Chery

Why is Nissan planning to build cars for Ch...

Jun 15, 2026No Comments

Nissan’s Sunderland factory could soon become the first major UK automotive plant to manufacture vehicles for a Chinese carmaker, following the signing of a non-binding

Nissan to Close Sunderland Production Line

Nissan to close one Sunderland production l...

May 06, 2026Comments off

Nissan has announced plans to shut one of its production lines at its Sunderland plant and cut around 900 jobs across Europe, marking a significant

Vehicle production - Ellesmere Port

Vehicle production down again amid weak glo...

Mar 30, 2026Comments off

UK vehicle production recorded a sharp decline in February, underlining growing pressure on the automotive sector amid weakening global demand and ongoing structural challenges. According

Car production and Automotive procurement

Cyber attack hits van and car production

Oct 27, 2025Comments off

UK car production fell -27.1% in September, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 51,090 units

Olympics blamed as bus and coach market suf...

Aug 07, 2013Comments off

Only 240 bus conversions occurred last month - meaning a 19.1% July drop