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Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota Motors has begun production of its new Avensis model at its Burnaston plant in the UK. The latest news comes as comfort to the UK auto industry... 2008-11-24

US automotive manufacturer Ford has announced an investment of GBP70mn at its Bridgend plant in Wales, where it is looking to produce its next generation petrol engines. However,... 2008-10-29

Automotive parts suppliers in the UK have seen a massive surge of almost 36% in their car parts exports. The boost is bolstered by the weakening of the GBP against the euro, which... 2008-10-22

After setting record production overseas in July 2008, Japanese auto manufacturer Honda has announced plans to turn out its redesigned Jazz (Fit) to its assembly plant in Swindon,... 2008-10-17

Tata Motors European Technical Centre plc., a UK subsidiary of Indian auto manufacturer Tata Motors, has acquired a 50.3% holding in Norwegian electric vehicle (EV) solution specialist... 2008-10-15

Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo's UK subsidiary, Volvo Car UK, has tied up with UK dealer HR Owen to open its flagship dealership in Chiswick, West London. The operation - entailing... 2008-10-08

Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota's European division, Toyota Motor Europe has announced that it will be rolling out its next generation Avensis model from its Burnaston manufacturing... 2008-10-06

UK luxury car manufacturer Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) has recently announced plans for temporary production cuts from October to avoid stockpiling. The announcement comes on the... 2008-09-29

US automotive manufacturer Ford Motors has announced plans to halve production of Transit panel vans at its Southampton plant in the UK. The proposed production cut follows the termination... 2008-09-16

Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota has teamed up with UK energy supplier EDF Energy for the development of a Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) in the UK. The vehicles introduced by the... 2008-09-11