Category : Manufacturing


UK Steel hit by EU green tax paperwork burden

UK manufacturers face a mountain of Brexit-style paperwork on £7bn of EU exports after the government failed to secure a vital carbon tax exemption. Industry warns of a 'significant negative impact'.

Nissan Sunderland launches new Leaf amid EV slowdown

Nissan has launched production of the third-generation Leaf at its Sunderland plant following a £450m upgrade. The move comes as the global EV transition slows, with Nissan scaling back its own European electrification targets.

UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll

From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.

Nissan's new LEAF safeguards 40,000 UK jobs

The third-generation Nissan LEAF rolls off the Sunderland line, securing almost 40,000 jobs with a £450m investment. Discover how this EV icon is powering the UK's automotive future.

Ford takes $19.5bn hit, cancels electric F-150 Lightning

Ford Motor Company is taking a massive $19.5bn writedown and scrapping key electric models, including the F-150 Lightning, as Trump-era policies and waning demand force a strategic pivot back to gas and hybrid vehicles. Read the full analysis.

BMW to end Z4 production in 2026

BMW confirms the end of the road for its iconic Z4 roadster in 2026. Discover the history of the Z series and why sports cars are vanishing. Read the full story.

Samsung's $17bn Plant Transforms Texas Town

Discover how Samsung's $17 billion semiconductor plant is transforming Taylor, Texas, bringing economic revival, new businesses and thousands of jobs to this historic railroad community.

VW's Scout Revival Aims for US Truck Market

Volkswagen's revived Scout brand unveils a retro three-seat bench and extended-range electric tech, targeting America's lucrative truck market from 2027. Discover the strategy.

Tunnock's profits hit by global cocoa shortage

Scottish confectionery giant Tunnock's sees profits fall sharply despite record sales, as cocoa bean costs quadruple due to climate change and poor harvests. Discover how this national icon is responding.

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