Good News for Automotive in Britain

Automotive

UK automotive firms line up billions more for homegrown innovation

A new SMMT report finds 83.9% of automotive businesses could increase UK research investment, creating opportunities for jobs, supply chains and manufacturing.

5 November 2026

Automotive

High-mileage electric cars beat petrol models in MOT reliability study

Analysis of 47.4 million MOT tests suggests used electric cars become more reliable than petrol models once mileage passes 90,000 miles.

22 September 2026

Automotive, Manufacturing

McLaren puts £500m into Britain with new SUV, engines and 4,000 jobs

McLaren Automotive will invest £500m across its UK operations, creating at least 1,000 jobs and supporting thousands more in its supply chain.

17 September 2026

Automotive, Manufacturing

Nissan confirms £170m Sunderland investment for new hybrid Kicks

Nissan will invest £170m to build its new Kicks hybrid in Sunderland, adding a tenth model to the North East plant’s production history.