What3words: Mercedes-backed tech firm still in the red despite slashing loss in half TECH What3words, a tech company backed by ITV, Mercedes and former F1 champion Nico Rosberg, has slashed its loss almost in half thanks to a slowdown in acquisitions among its customers.
Goodyear Tyres: Dunlop manufacturer’s sales hit £3bn following brands revamp RETAIL The UK arm of tyre giants Goodyear and Dunlop has seen its sales soar to almost £3bn following its ongoing efforts to raise the profile of its retail brands.
Caffyns: Car dealer hit by plummeting value of second-hand vehicles RETAIL Car dealers Caffyns has seen its pre-tax profit slashed after the value of second-hand vehicles fell significantly.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car creates almost 1,000 UK jobs as sales near £2bn April 8, 2024 Almost 1,000 jobs were created by the UK arm of Enterprise Rent-A-Car as its turnover surged towards £2bn during its latest financial year.
New tariffs for UK exports to Canada after failure to secure post-Brexit deal exemption March 28, 2024 New tariffs are set to hit British firms exporting to Canada from Easter Monday, after talks on extending the trade exemption failed.
Chinese battery firm nearing deal on UK’s biggest gigafactory March 24, 2024 One of China's largest specialist electric car battery manufacturers is set to spend billions on the UK's biggest gigafactory, reports suggest.
New car market has strongest February in 20 years as firms invest in fresh wheels March 5, 2024 The UK's new car market has recorded its best February in two decades, according to the latest date from the SMMT.
Chris Packham to bring judicial review of government’s net zero rollback March 4, 2024 Chris Packham has been granted permission for a judicial review of the government’s decision to reverse some of its green policies.
Kemi Badenoch wants trade ‘barriers torn down’ at Abu Dhabi summit February 26, 2024 Kemi Badenoch is promoting tariff-free trade at a global summit in Abu Dhabi in a bid to see “more barriers torn down”.
Car industry plan could create 80,000 jobs, Labour says October 10, 2023 Labour have unveiled their plans for the car industry which they say could create 80,000 jobs, Jonathan Reynolds has said.