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Phoenix Four spark row as MG production returns to Longbridge Apr 14 2011

Volume production is finally back on track at Longbridge – but the Phoenix Four say it could have happened six years ago but for “political chicanery.”Read

New MG6 rolls off Longbridge production line Apr 13 2011

A new MG car has rolled off the production line at Longbridge heralding what the company hopes will be a new era of manufacturing, six years after thousands of jobs were shed when the Birmingham factory closed. Read

Burnaston factory to close as Toyota suspends UK car production Apr 13 2011

Toyota will suspend car production at its two UK plants for several days this month and in May because of parts shortages following last month's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.Read

New MG to roll off production line at Longbridge Apr 13 2011

A new MG car will roll off the production line at Longbridge - six years to the week after the West Midlands factory closed with the loss of 6,500 jobs.Read

Modec electric van know-how sold to US firm Navistar Apr 08 2011

The worst fears of automotive experts were confirmed after administrators said the technical know-how of electric van pioneer Modec would be leaving the country.Read

Motorists still not plugged into electric car revolution Apr 08 2011

Enda Mullen looks at the slow progress being made to bring electric cars to the masses Read

Land Rover hits new record for monthly sales figures Apr 07 2011

Car giant Land Rover has smashed its UK sales record – clocking up the best monthly figures in its 63-year history. Read

Administrators unable to rescue electric vehicle firm Modec Mar 31 2011

The administrators of collapsed electric van pioneer Modec have not been able to sell the firm as a going concern, meaning a further 25 people have been made redundantRead

Electric vehicle battery firm Evida Power to set up UK base in Coventry Mar 31 2011

An electric vehicle battery firm has chosen Coventry to set up its UK headquarters with plans to create up to 20 jobs in the next year.Read

Manganese Bronze contests litigation claim from taxi drivers Mar 30 2011

Black cab-maker Manganese Bronze has revealed it is contesting a litigation claim from taxi drivers over alleged financial loss.Read

Midland-made small car Tata Pixel makes its UK debut Mar 29 2011

A small car which was designed and built in the Midlands has made its first British public appearance in the UK.Read

Will Riley unveils new sports car project Mar 25 2011

A Worcestershire sports car fanatic says he will be building up to 10 £65,000 coupès a month by this time next year after steering his troubled firm back on to the right road.Read

Budget 2011: A 'pleasant surprise' as fuel duty is cut by 1p Mar 24 2011

Although it might be a step too far to say measures in the Budget were a victory for the poor put-upon motorist at the petrol pump, the Chancellor did provide some relief for beleaguered drivers by not only postponing next month’s planned fuel duty increase but also cutting the current duty by 1p a litre.Read

China shift paying dividends for Manganese Bronze Mar 18 2011

Black cab maker Manganese Bronze said it was well placed to return to profit after a restructuring saw it shift production of parts to China.Read

Capital Science event looks to the future of car building in the West Midlands Mar 17 2011

Cars made from recycled cans, lightweight engine technology and practices borrowed from the motor racing and aerospace industries could help cement future success for the region’s automotive sector.Read

Rise in UK car production Mar 17 2011

Car production rose last month but there was a slight fall in the number of commercial vehicles manufactured.Read

£3m electric vehicle scheme to be led in West Midlands Mar 17 2011

The University of Warwick is to lead a £3 million programme to enhance the electrical drive systems of electric vehicles.Read

Jaguar Land Rover continues global sales surge Mar 15 2011

Car giant Jaguar Land Rover has revealed a 26 per cent rise in sales last month as soaring demand continues.Read

Motoring Editor Ed Stephens test drives the new MG6 Mar 15 2011

The long awaited MG6 sporting hatchback has finally taken to the road - and it’s a car which will put a smile on the face of MG enthusiasts.Read

Coventry coachbuilder CPP acquires off-road vehicle maker Mar 14 2011

Coventry-based coachbuilder CPP Global Holdings Ltd has acquired Bowler Off Road Limited.Read

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