Mitsubishi plans £20m expansion of Livingstone base
Posted on 17 Jul 2013 by
The Japanese technology group will spend £20m on expanding the Livingstone site to mark the 20th anniversary of its air conditioning plant there.
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Brunel develops innovative metal casting for automotive industry
Posted on 17 Jul 2013 by
Brunel University in London is opening a new research centre thanks to a government-supported programme to take laboratory discoveries and upscale them for industry.
Nissan launches new training programme for young people
Posted on 17 Jul 2013 by The Manufacturer
Automotive giant Nissan has launched a new training programme aimed at giving unemployed school leavers work experience and the chance to apply for a job at the company’s Sunderland Plant.
Midlands manufacturer wins £1m Jaguar Land Rover contract
Posted on 16 Jul 2013 by
West Bromwich based metal pressings manufacturer Berck secured a £1m contract with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) for a new line of vehicles.
Nissan brings back the Datsun 30 years on
Posted on 16 Jul 2013 by
More than 30 years after being discontinued Nissan has reintroduced the Datsun.
Brose UK wins gold again in RoSPA Awards
Posted on 16 Jul 2013 by
Fast growing automotive supplier Brose UK has received its third ‘Gold’ award in as many years from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Recruitment drive as JLR to hire 275 graduates this summer
Posted on 16 Jul 2013 by
Tata-owned carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has announced it will hire more than 275 graduates between now and September.
Industry reacts to government’s automotive strategy
Posted on 15 Jul 2013 by
The announcement of a new £1 billion investment package that is expected to provide a boost to the automotive sector was welcomed by trade bodies and unions.
Government and industry announce £1bn automotive investment
Posted on 12 Jul 2013 by
The 'Driving Success' strategy was launched today by business secretary Vince Cable and Professor Richard Parry-Jones, co-chairs of the Automotive Council, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
£10m automotive competition rewards innovation in transport
Posted on 12 Jul 2013 by
A £10m funding competition launched today by the Technology Strategy Board aims to help companies gain access to a new technology centre for commercialising low carbon vehicles.