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Nissan’s Sunderland plant to remain open amid job cuts

Published 28 May 2020
By Kieran Ahuja
Workers at Nissan’s Sunderland plant are breathing a sigh of relief after it was revealed that there will be no job cuts at the factory.
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Government pledges £500m to Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover has earned the support of the UK Government, courtesy of a substantial investment into the firm's new electric car projects.
Published 16 July 2019

UK car industry welcomes Government's Brexit plan

The UK car industry has welcomed the Brexit plans outlined today, though warns more needs to be done to "ensure the industry's future success".
Published 15 November 2018
Fuel duty will be frozen for ninth consecutive year

Fuel duty rate frozen for ninth consecutive yea

Fuel duty rates will be frozen again in the next budget, the Prime Minister has confirmed.
Published 03 October 2018
Sunday Times Driving Me and My Motor interview with Amanda Wakeley, fashion designer, on her cars and career

Me and My Motor: Amanda Wakeley, fashion designer

Amanda Wakeley has dressed everyone from Diana, Princess of Wales to Beyoncé and Theresa May, who famously wore a pair of...
Published 12 March 2018
New drivers face night ban, second test after probationary period

New drivers face night ban

Young motorists could be banned from the road at night if plans for probationary driving licences are approved.
Published 15 February 2018
Women to be allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia

Women to be allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia

A long-standing injustice is set to be quashed after a royal decree will see women allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia for the first time.  
Published 27 September 2017
Fallout from hard Brexit could drive up cost of cars by £2,300

Brexit could drive up cost of cars by £2,300

More than £2,300 could be added to the price of an average car under a “hard Brexit”, according to research.
Published 28 March 2017
Nissan wants £100m boost for British car parts industry

Nissan wants £100m boost for British car parts

Nissan has called for the government to find at least £100m to help rebuild Britain’s car parts industry to replace overseas components...
Published 08 March 2017
Department for Transport won't close, says Number 10

Department for Transport to continue, says No 10

REPORTS OF the Department for Transport's death are exaggerated: Chris Grayling has been appointed transport secretary by Theresa May, the new prime...
Published 14 July 2016