Bentley invests £350m in Crewe site in UK where new Torcal model will be built Bentley is the latest OEM to announce significant investment in UK automotive manufacturing, confirming that its new all-electric Torcal SUV will be built in Crewe – where the new production line is now nearing completion following a £350 million ($462m) investment in the site. James McLoughlin
Sponsored How Henkel’s high damping structural adhesive combines strength and vibration control in EVs As EVs get quieter, NVH is a growing challenge. Henkel’s Teroson EP 52 high damping structural adhesive combines strength and vibration control in one material, helping OEMs improve cabin comfort and simplify body-in-white production. AMS Editorial
Nissan retools Sunderland for next-generation Leaf Nissan has launched production of the third-generation Leaf at its Sunderland plant. New EV platforms, reconfigured factory processes and the EV36Zero framework are shaping how the site scales electric vehicle manufacturing and industrial flexibility. Timo Gilgen
UK launches £2.5bn DRIVE35 “Scale Up” initiative to boost auto manufacturing innovation The new Scale Up pillar under the DRIVE35 programme aims to accelerate the transition from pilot lines to high-volume EV manufacturing, with grants and regional clusters to boost UK automotive innovation. Anushka Dixit
UK auto sector set to receive £2.5 billion boost from Government Part of the wider Industrial Strategy, the programme hopes to increase advanced manufacturing capabilities and R&D efforts, especially for electric vehicles and batteries. Charlie Blackie-Kelly
