Monthly Archives: April 2014

Ford seeks new advanced apprentices

Ford seeks new advanced apprentices- Tessa Hougham, apprenticeship manager

Ford is seeking candidates for a series of new higher level apprenticeships, including advanced apprenticeships in engineering and degree-level apprenticeships in engineering, finance and IT.

Ford Q1 net falls 39%; Europe losses reduced

Ford Q1 net falls 39%; Europe losses reduced

Ford said its first-quarter earnings fell 39 percent from the same period a year ago to $989 million, as pricing across the industry weakened in the United States and warranty expenses for the company rose.

50 years of cars that have got Sweden and the world rolling

Volvo 122 S (Amazon)

Over the course of 50 years, Volvo’s Torslanda factory has produced more than 6.8 million cars that have rolled out across the world. Models such as the Amazon, P1800 and 240 have become a part of Sweden’s cultural heritage, and models such as the XC90 and S80 are set to do the same in future.

VW to lay off 900 workers in Brazil

VW to lay off 900 workers in Brazil

Volkswagen will lay off about 900 workers at two Brazilian plants in the face of sluggish demand for cars in Latin America’s largest economy.

Lamborghini SUV will be built at VW’s Slovakia plant

The Lamborghini Urus SUV will be built at parent Volkswagen Group’s factory in Slovakia starting in 2017, VW sources said.