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Government open to change on electric vehicle rules after lobbying from Nissan and automotive industry
Automotive
Ministers have launched a consultation on the phasing out of petrol cars
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Nissan confirms merger talks with Honda to create automotive giant
Enterprise
Nissan has been facing major challenges in recent weeks but the impact on its Sunderland plant is not clear
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Nissan in talks with Honda over potential merger, reports suggest
Automotive
The automotive giant, which employs around 6,000 people at its Sunderland plant, has had a turbulent few months
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Vauxhall owner Stellantis boss quits after Luton plant closure
Automotive
The resignation of Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares comes just days after the firm announced Luton closure and Ellesmere Port investment
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Nissan's '12-14 months to survive' amid search for investors, reports suggest
Automotive
The Japanese firm has been facing poor sales and has already announced plans to shed jobs
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Nissan warns thousands of UK jobs at risk due to electric car targets
Automotive
The company, which employs around 6,000 people at its Sunderland plant and supports many more in the factory's supply chain, was one of a number of car manufacturers that met with the Government to discuss the UK's Zero Emissions Vehicles Mandate
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Peoples ends 42 years of Ford exclusivity as it introduces new global brands
North West
The business reported a 7.6% drop in turnover and 32.9% fall in pre-tax profits
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Luxury car giant Bentley extends electric vehicle strategy timeline to 2035 as first EV SUV is set for 2026
Automotive
Beyond100 push now rebranded as Beyond100+
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Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs in global workforce as profits slump
Automotive
The Japanese company has not said how the cuts would affect its plant at Sunderland
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Yorkshire electric bus importer brings hundreds of vehicles to UK with £93.5m funding package
Automotive
Pelican Engineering Group has used bank funding to bring battery electric buses to the country from China
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Britishvolt administrators move to liquidate failed gigafactory firm
HMRC
It had been hoped that the project would create thousands of jobs in Northumberland but the plans never came to fruition
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Lloyd Motor Group acquires Tyneside BMW and MINI dealership from rival
Deals
The Cumbrian group is creating jobs at Silverlink Park following the move
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Vertu Motors expands Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire footprint with family firm acquisition
Deals
The Gateshead automotive retailer has snapped up nine new dealerships in the deal
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Gestamp Tallent stems losses at North East operation as supply challenges ease
Company Results
The specialist metal components supplier said it had invested more than £12m in its UK operation
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Around 30 jobs created as Solus opens car repair centre in Sunderland
Automotive
The centre at Hillthorn Park in Washington will be the company’s first in the North East
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North East automotive suppliers report mixed results as sector challenges ease
Automotive
Makers of components for major car brands reported softening of the global semiconductor supply challenges that have dogged the sector
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Vertu profits slide amid higher costs but group outpaces market
Automotive
The group is to lose the Bristol Street Motors and Macklin Motors brands as it transitions all its sites to the Vertu name by next spring
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Nissan production down more than 20% in August as European sales fall
Automotive
The month is typically slower for car manufacturers amid factory shutdowns and retooling though wider figures across UK makers showed the six consecutive month of decline
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Automotive expert Matt Boyle made a fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering
Automotive
The veteran of the North East automotive sector is currently a professor of practice at Strathclyde University
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Vertu Motors banks on used cars and servicing in subdued market
Automotive
The Gateshead firm has seen profits fall in the first half of the year but is expecting better performance in the months ahead
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Zerolight narrows losses and outlines 'significant transformation'
Automotive
The Newcastle tech firm provides 3D visualisation to companies in the automotive and other sectors
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Sherwoods Motor Group toasts second ever highest profits despite headwinds
Automotive
The Washington group saw new car volumes increase by 24% last year
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Revving up retail: New Cupra dealership planned for Manchester's pedestrianised St Ann's Square
North West
Site would be first city centre dealership since Ford had a concession in Arndale Next
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Richard Arnold swaps Manchester United for Norton Motorcycles in a bid to revive the iconic British brand
Automotive
After a career spent dealing with some of the biggest names in the footballing and corporate world, Richard Arnold is now ready to take on his biggest challenge yet
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