United Kingdom

When BMW announced it was transferring production of the new Mini away from Brazil and into the UK, the country's chancellor, Gordon Brown, hailed the move as a 'great day for Britain'.... 2006-09-29

Audi is in the midst of constructing what will become its biggest dealership in the world in West London. The centre is set to sprawl across seven storeys, with the new car display... 2006-09-20

BMW has announced plans to invest GBP200mn in the UK's car industry. The carmaker has decided to transfer the production of engines for its next-generation Mini from Brazil to Birmingham.... 2006-09-14

Good news for the UK's car industry. Nissan has announced plans to produce a new 4x4 vehicle in the country, which, according to press reports, should safeguard or create 1,200 jobs.... 2006-09-07

Japanese carmakers are cementing their presence in the UK at a time when national champions would seem to have exited down a bleak road of decline. According to press reports, the... 2006-08-31

The chairman of JCB, the biggest maker of construction equipment in Europe, is reported to be interested in acquiring the ailing Jaguar brand from troubled carmaker Ford. Sir Anthony... 2006-08-29

Ford has earmarked investment of GBP890mn (US$1.67bn) for a three-year plan that envisages the production of some 2m engines per year in the UK by 2009. In a boost to UK industry,... 2006-08-23

Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) has added another Rover feather to its cap by purchasing the marque that dates back to the 19th century. BMW has confirmed news that... 2006-08-18

The carmaker DaimlerChrysler has decided to dissolve Smart GmbH after successive attempts to save the loss-making affiliate. As part of a streamlining process, Smart will be integrated... 2006-07-24

The contraction in the UK domestic passenger car market witnessed in 2004 continued through all but the last month of 2005 and resumed in Q106. The full-year 2005 data would have... 2006-07-10