The car industry will be transformed by the current crisis, says former Birmingham Post reporter John Revill, who now writes for Automotive News Europe.Read
The combination of the credit crunch, the economic downturn and a collapse in consumer confidence has created a toxic mix for the global automotive industry that looks set to increase in potency over the next twelve months.Read
A cold winter snap and a biting recessionary chill have forced more and more European car owners to opt for replacement batteries – offering a boost for beaten-down lead prices.Read
Aston Martin is considering reducing its staff to working a three-day week and a further 300 jobs could be cut as the luxury marque faces up the economic downturn.Read
Budget cuts, longer holidays, shorter working weeks or fewer shifts on the factory rota – car manufacturers are quickly adapting to the continuing decline in sales of new vehicles.Read
The Birmingham Post’s high-profile campaign to support Jaguar Land Rover has brought the plight of the West Midland automotive industry into sharp focus. Here, two businessmen working in automotive retailing discuss how dealers can survive the crisis. Read
