At 1,000mph and 175 spins per second – did Bloodhound’s wheel hold together?
Posted on 30 Jun 2014 by Callum Bentley
Bloodhound's Conor La Grue gives his latest update on the 1,000mph project.
Automotive
Toyota posts $437m loss due to Australian factory closure
Posted on 27 Jun 2014 by Tim Brown
Toyota Australia’s decision to end its manufacturing operation in the country has resulted in a AUD$437m loss after tax — its biggest annual financial loss to date.
McLaren unveils latest 650S GT3 at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Posted on 27 Jun 2014 by Tim Brown
At this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren GT has today confirmed first details of the McLaren 650S GT3 – the latest generation track race car which will contest the GT3 championships across the globe from the 2015 season.
Refining a British design classic
Posted on 26 Jun 2014 by The Manufacturer
James Pozzi tours the Malvern home of Morgan Motors to witness how the quintessentially British car maker is adding a modern twist to its classic designs with software giant Autodesk.
Countdown to British Grand Prix as Silverstone celebrates 50 years
Posted on 26 Jun 2014 by Tim Brown
The 2014 British Grand Prix taking place from 3-6th of July is the 50th to be held at Silverstone since Luigi Villoresi won the first-ever event on 2 October 1948, two years before the inauguration of the FIA F1 world championship in 1950.
Greenwell on the UK Automotive upswing
Posted on 24 Jun 2014 by The Manufacturer
Joe Greenwell, CEO of the Automotive Investment Organisation and former Chairman of Ford of Britain speaks about the opportunities for manufacturers and investors in the UK automotive supply chain ahead of this week’s ‘Meet the Buyer’ event in London.
Jaguar Land Rover supplier set to expand
Posted on 24 Jun 2014 by The Manufacturer
A Japanese automotive supplier to Jaguar Land Rover is set to strengthen its presence in the UK by opening an office in Coventry.
New VP for GM North America manufacturing
Posted on 24 Jun 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
General Motors has announced Cathy Clegg will take the reins as vice president of manufacturing for North America, Reuters reported on Monday.
Coventry manufacturer lands top West Midlands gong
Posted on 23 Jun 2014 by The Manufacturer
A Coventry automotive supplier that has invested over £15m in its operations while looking set to create 300 new jobs has received a top West Midlands business award.
World’s fastest motorcycles to feature at Bonneville in August
Posted on 20 Jun 2014 by Tim Brown
The world's fastest motorcycles, including the Triumph Castrol Rocket, will compete for their respective places in history in the AMA Utah this upcoming August 23-28.