1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (511+ words) DRIVE35 is a "4bn, 10year programme providing accessible funding and expert support to accelerate zeroemission vehicle innovation, scaleup and transformation across the UK automotive sector. In July 2025 the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) announced a new funding initiative, Driving Research and Investment…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (277+ words) Including substantial UK government support of around "380 million for Agratas, part of the Tata Group and parent company of JLR. Agratas combines pioneering research, world-class engineering, and sustainable design to deliver high-performance battery solutions. This investment is provided through the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (325+ words) The UK automotive industry could unlock a "4. 6bn boost to domestic manufacturing by the end of the decade, as car makers ramp up requirements for British-built components amid the transition to electric vehicles, according to new analysis published today by the…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago  (365+ words) Toyota Motor Corporation has expanded its North American manufacturing footprint with the official launch of production at its all-new battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina. Toyota Motor Corporation has expanded its North American manufacturing footprint with the official launch of…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (236+ words) Toyota is expanding its U. S. manufacturing operations with a $912m investment across five plants, creating 252 new jobs and increasing hybrid vehicle production, including hybrid-electric Corollas. The expansion spans facilities in West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Missouri as part of Toyota's broader…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (292+ words) The Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation has marked the 40th anniversary of its Kentucky manufacturing plant with a $1bn investment across its US operations, reinforcing its long-term commitment to North American production The milestone reflects the company's evolution from its first US assembly…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago  (559+ words) UK vehicle manufacturing output declined sharply in February, underscoring mounting pressure on the sector from weak global demand, export volatility and ongoing industrial disruption, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Total production…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (410+ words) The UK's transition to zero-emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) is falling significantly behind ambition, despite increasing manufacturer investment and a growing number of models entering the market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Speaking following the…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (254+ words) Electrifying speed meets innovative engineering. Current Racing is pushing the limits of electric performance with the BC4, the fourth-generation evolution of its all-electric, world record breaking, Volkswagen Beetle drag racer. What started out nearly 20 years ago as a modest project running…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (511+ words) British start-ups and small businesses developing next generation battery technologies can now access world-class testing facilities at lower cost, following the launch of the new Flexible Pilot Line (FPL) at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) in Coventry today, attended…...