Mother seeking ‘revenge’ on husband when she killed children, court told
A depressed mother who drowned her toddler twins in the bath and tried to kill herself may have been driven by “revenge” on her estranged husband, a court has heard.
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Ford chief issues new warning of no-deal Brexit ‘catastrophe’
The head of Ford of Europe has issued a fresh warning that a no-deal Brexit would be a “catastrophe” for the motor industry.
Former Chrysler and Ford executive Lee Iacocca dies aged 94
Ex-Chrysler boss and Ford innovator Lee Iacocca has died at the age of 94 in Bel Air, California.
Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe
Carmaker Ford has said it is shedding 12,000 jobs in Europe to increase profitability, as part of a global trend of cost cutting by automakers facing shifting consumer tastes and heavy investments in electric cars.
Ford confirms plan to close Bridgend plant with 1,700 job losses
Ford has come under attack from unions after announcing plans to close its engine plant in Bridgend next year, with the loss of 1,700 jobs.
Ford ‘to close Bridgend plant next year’
Ford is to close its engine plant in Bridgend next year, according to union sources.
Unions in shock over reports of Ford plans to close Bridgend factory
Unions have expressed shock at an expected announcement that car giant Ford is to close one of its UK factories with heavy job losses.
UK drive: The Hyundai i30 N-Line offers good looks, but not that much drama
What is it? Take a passing glance at the Hyundai i30 N-Line and you might think you’re looking at the hardcore i30 N hot hatchback. Indeed, that was Hyundai’s intention – the N-Line, as is the case with most cars with ‘Line’ in their trim level, is meant to give some of the glamour of a full-fat hot hatch but without the associated running costs.
Ford confirms hundreds of jobs to go at Bridgend plant
American car manufacturer Ford has confirmed that nearly 400 jobs will be lost at its engine manufacturing plant in Bridgend.
First drive: Engine upgrades give the Nissan Micra a new lease of life
What is it? Nissan’s keen to point out that it’s listened to the feedback its customers gave it on the latest Micra. Although the car’s only been out for two years, customers criticised the engines – calling them underpowered and bemoaning the lack of an automatic gearbox.
First drive: The Kia Ceed GT just about puts the ‘hot’ into hot hatchback
Kia’s first cee’d GT helped to change the firm’s brand image around through sporty looks and sharp drive. Can the latest model do the same?