Motoring
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Ford to assemble 300,000 cars a year at Spanish plant in Valencia region from 2027
MADRID (Reuters) -U.S. automaker Ford plans to assemble 300,000 units of a new model per year at its Spanish plant in the Valencia region starting 2027, Spain's Industry Ministry said on Friday. The company had said in March it was considering making a new sports utility vehicle (SUV) at its plant in Valencia. Ford currently assembles its Kuga SUV at the plant, which employs 4,800 people, after output of other models was cut back in recent years.
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Drivers will see one of UK's 'most popular cars' taken off roads in November
Production on the Ford Focus is expected to stop in November 2025 despite it being one of the most popular cars in the country.
2-min read - NewsBirmingham Live
DVLA will 'stop' cars being driven after 'immediate inspections'
Car insurance comparison specialists EasyQuote have warned any new car modifications “must be reported” to the DVLA immediately.
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MOT warning for millions as DVSA data reveals 5.2 million expired MOTs
Drivers have been warned not to forget their car’s MOT due date after it was revealed millions missed their MOT renewal date
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Honda posts record profit, issues cautious forecasts
Japanese auto giant Honda on Friday logged a record annual profit thanks to improving global vehicle sales, but issued a cautious outlook for the current fiscal year.On Friday, Honda said global vehicle sales were up, thanks largely to its vehicles' popularity in the United States.
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Ask the Expert: Why is it taking so long to replace my Ford’s battery?
We have been without my wife’s Ford Mustang Mach E for two months. The dealer said that the main traction battery needed replacing and that one had been ordered from the US. However, we were also told this was the first instance of needing to replace a battery in the UK and, as such, they couldn’t give us a timeframe for the repair.
2-min read - BusinessBirmingham Live
UK petrol drivers filling up in second half of year warned over new 'mandate'
Ford's general manager of European electric cars, Martin Sander has warned how the ZEV mandate could impact petrol drivers nationwide amid a push for net zero.
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