Category : Manufacturing


First UK pedestrian killed by self-driving car

A British factory worker has tragically become the first pedestrian in the UK to be killed by a self-driving vehicle in a shocking incident that raises serious questions about autonomous vehicle safety.

Manchester pet food startup uses insect protein

A Manchester-based pet food company is revolutionising the industry with sustainable insect protein, achieving B Corp status while taking on corporate giants in the pet nutrition sector.

JLR Fuels UK Manufacturing Boom - PMI Hits 18-Month High

Britain's automotive sector shows strongest growth since May 2024 as Jaguar Land Rover expansion and improved supply chains drive manufacturing revival. Exclusive analysis of the latest PMI data reveals surprising economic resilience.

170-Year-Old Arctic Ale Recipe Resurrected

A legendary Victorian beer last brewed for Arctic expeditions in the 1850s has been meticulously recreated and will soon be available to modern drinkers, bridging a 170-year gap in brewing history.

Chip shortage crisis threatens UK car production

European chipmaker Nexperia suspends semiconductor deliveries to Chinese customers, triggering potential car manufacturing shutdowns and supply chain chaos across the UK automotive sector.

Volkswagen's €2.5bn loss amid chip crisis

German auto giant Volkswagen reports staggering €2.5bn quarterly loss amid severe semiconductor shortages, while Chinese rivals surge ahead in the electric vehicle race.

GM axes 2,300 jobs in Michigan and Ohio plants

General Motors announces massive layoffs across key US manufacturing plants, citing production adjustments for slower-selling vehicles and the industry's rapid shift toward electric vehicles.

Toyota's Trump-era US investment claims questioned

Fresh analysis reveals Toyota's US manufacturing footprint has declined since 2019, raising questions about the reality behind the carmaker's high-profile investment announcements during the Trump administration.

Tennessee Plant Explosion: Multiple Casualties

Authorities are investigating a devastating industrial explosion at a Tennessee manufacturing facility that has left multiple people injured and sparked a major emergency response.

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