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Geothermal Engineering Limited will invest £43 million in a new lithium extraction facility in Cornwall, targeting commercial production in 2029. The project aims to create over 100 jobs and produce 1,500 tonnes of lithium carbonate annually, supporting the UK’s electric vehicle supply chain and reducing reliance on imports.
Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first fully electric SUV, which will be manufactured at its Crewe, England, headquarters. The vehicle features a 113kWh battery, up to 876 horsepower, and a range of up to 375 miles. The launch involves a £350m investment to upgrade the factory, securing 4,000 local jobs. The car is priced below the current Bentayga and includes synthetic engine sounds to appeal to traditional luxury buyers.
Bentley has launched the Torcal, its first electric vehicle, priced at £173,300. This is significantly cheaper than Ferrari's Luce, which starts at €550,000. The Torcal offers up to 600km of range and 876 horsepower in its top trim. Production begins in 2027 at Bentley's Crewe plant, supporting 4,000 jobs. The launch aims to attract younger buyers and first-time customers amid a challenging market for luxury EVs.
Bentley has revealed the Torcal, its first fully electric vehicle, a luxury SUV priced from £173,300. The car features 875 horsepower, a 360-mile range, and synthetic engine sounds to appeal to traditional buyers. It will be built in Crewe, securing 4,000 jobs, with deliveries starting in Summer 2027.
Jaguar Land Rover plans up to 4,000 voluntary redundancies for salaried and management staff over the next two years to cut about £1.7bn in costs and simplify the business as it faces pressure from cheaper Chinese rivals; production roles are unaffected, and the move accompanies a broader shift toward the US market with unions and government officials engaged in discussions.
Jaguar Land Rover is gradually resuming production after a cyber-attack forced factory shutdowns, with the first restart at Wolverhampton, but full recovery will take weeks, impacting suppliers and highlighting the need for government support in the manufacturing sector.
A UK MP suggests that additional government aid may be necessary for Jaguar Land Rover and its supply chain following a cyber-attack that halted production and threatened suppliers, with discussions ongoing about further financial support and the need for improved cybersecurity measures.
Nissan announced that its new third-generation Leaf electric car will be built at its Sunderland plant in the UK, capable of traveling up to 375 miles on a single charge, with production starting later this year as part of Nissan's EV36Zero sustainability project.