Category : Manufacturing


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.

Boeing 777X deliveries delayed until 2027

Boeing confirms further setbacks for its troubled 777X aircraft, with deliveries now pushed to 2027 amid certification hurdles and manufacturing challenges.

Aston Martin profit warning over Trump tariffs

British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin faces significant financial headwinds from Trump-era tariffs and supply chain issues, prompting profit warnings and strategic reviews.

GM cuts 1,300 UK jobs, closes Ellesmere Port plant

General Motors announces devastating cuts with 1,300 positions eliminated and Ellesmere Port factory closure, sending shockwaves through UK automotive sector amid electric vehicle transition.

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.

Jaguar Land Rover drives UK manufacturing surge

Britain's manufacturing sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022, driven by Jaguar Land Rover's production boost and rising business optimism despite ongoing cost pressures.

GM and Ford reverse CarPlay and Android Auto ban

Major car manufacturers GM and Ford face customer backlash and perform dramatic reversals on plans to ditch popular smartphone integration systems in favour of proprietary technology.

JLR cyber attack costs UK economy £1.9bn

A devastating ransomware attack on Jaguar Land Rover has inflicted a £1.9bn blow to the UK economy, making it Britain's costliest ever cyber incident with severe supply chain repercussions.

Trump demands Coca-Cola return to cane sugar

Donald Trump launches extraordinary attack on Coca-Cola's supply chain, claiming they've 'ruined' the drink by switching from cane sugar and demanding immediate reversal.

Honda invests heavily in Vietnam EV production

Japanese automotive giant Honda announces substantial investment to expand electric motorcycle and car production in Vietnam, signalling strong confidence in the growing Southeast Asian market.

Net Zero Threatens UK Manufacturing Collapse

Britain's manufacturing sector faces collapse without urgent government action as green transition accelerates. Industry leaders warn of mass job losses and factory closures.

Rare Earth Firm Scraps UK Plant Plans

A leading rare earth materials company has abruptly cancelled plans to build a major processing plant in the UK, dealing a significant setback to Britain's critical minerals strategy and green technology ambitions.

GM Slashes Dealer Incentives Amid Market Shift

General Motors dramatically cuts dealer incentives amid changing market conditions, signalling potential price increases for consumers as automotive industry faces new challenges.

1950s Shoemaker's Shop Frozen in Time Discovered

Step back in time as we explore a perfectly preserved historic shoemaker's shop in Northamptonshire, discovered exactly as it was left in the mid-20th century with tools, leather and customer orders still in place.

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