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What opportunity is disruptive innovation creating for your business?

Posted on 12 Jun 2018 by Reina Villanueva

People, product and process innovation more important than ever for greater flexibility.

Waymo to capture 60% of driverless market by 2030

Waymo is testing self-driving tech with 600 Chrysler Pacificas - image courtesy of Waymo.

Posted on 22 May 2018 by Marc Hauschild

A new report has revealed that autonomous car development company, Waymo will own up to 60% of the global self-driving taxi market by 2030, which could force many of the world’s carmakers to adopt its technology.

Dutch manufacturer, Lightyear, to build 100% solar powered car

The Dutch manufacturer works on a car charged by solar energy - image courtesy of Lightyear.

Posted on 21 May 2018 by Marc Hauschild

Lightyear, a Dutch manufacturer of solar cars, has successfully closed its planned series A funding allowing the company to further develop a car charged by solar power which can reportedly be driven for months without charging.

Jaguar Land Rover set to shed 1,000 jobs due to Brexit concerns

Posted on 13 Apr 2018 by Marc Hauschild

Jaguar Land Rover is reportedly planning to cut temporary jobs and productions due to Brexit concerns.

Hitachi to develop bi-directional ‘vehicle-to-everything’ charger

Posted on 9 Apr 2018 by Marc Hauschild

Companies have joined forces to explore how electric vehicles (EVs) can facilitate energy storage solutions that link up to onsite renewable installations and building energy management systems (BEMS) on office buildings.

Peugeot to build new Vauxhall Vivaro van at Luton plant

Vauxhall employs some 4,500 people at its plants in Ellesmere Port (Cheshire) and Luton (Bedfordshire) - image courtesy of Pixabay.

Posted on 5 Apr 2018 by Marc Hauschild

French carmaker group, PSA has announced that the new Vauxhall Vivaro van will be built in the UK, alongside the Opel Vivaro, Peugeot Expert and Citroen Dispatch versions.

GKN loses the fight. Melrose wins: what next?

A Melrose statement after their vistory did nothing to ally fears that a break-up is on the cards - image courtesy of GKN.

Posted on 29 Mar 2018 by Nick Peters

The Manufacturer argued against the Melrose bid. We supported the company - and the Unite union - in their objection to the takeover, on the grounds that a break up of the venerable company would be a terrible mistake for the UK - and for the workforce.