Who needs Honda anyway...

**WTFH** · 18 February 2019, 14:41

Originally posted by Paddy View Post

Red Bull Racing

**darmstadt** · 18 February 2019, 15:05

Originally posted by WTFH View Post

Red Bull Racing

However:

A source close to Honda said the company was expected to close its plant in Swindon in 2022, although the company will retain its European headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire, as well as its Formula One racing team operations in the UK.

**AtW** · 18 February 2019, 15:09

3500 fired workers will have opportunity to apply for new jobs in Bracknell, Berkshire, as well as its Formula One racing team operations in the UK...

**Old Greg** · 18 February 2019, 15:11

Originally posted by AtW View Post

3500 fired workers will have opportunity to apply for new jobs in Bracknell, Berkshire, as well as its Formula One racing team operations in the UK...

What's the car parking like?

**AtW** · 18 February 2019, 15:15

Originally posted by Old Greg View Post

What's the car parking like?

Valet...

**Old Greg** · 18 February 2019, 15:19

Originally posted by AtW View Post

Valet...

That's a job right there for someone.

**DimPrawn** · 18 February 2019, 18:50

Meanwhile in other news...

2019 Toyota Corolla: Production commences in Derbyshire | Autocar

14 January 2019

Toyota has begun production of its all-new Corolla hatchback and estate range at the firm's UK manufacturing facility in Derbyshire.

An official ceremony attended by global Toyota figures marked the first models rolling out of the Burnaston plant. The production of the Corolla, which remains the world's best-selling car globally, will see European spec models arrive next month.

Business Secretary Greg Clark said the decision to produce the Corolla in the UK was "testament to our proud manufacturing heritage, the highly skilled workforce and leading innovation that sets our world-beating automotive industry apart".

**WTFH** · 18 February 2019, 18:52

Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Meanwhile in other news...

2019 Toyota Corolla: Production commences in Derbyshire | Autocar

14 January 2019

Toyota has begun production of its all-new Corolla hatchback and estate range at the firm's UK manufacturing facility in Derbyshire.

An official ceremony attended by global Toyota figures marked the first models rolling out of the Burnaston plant. The production of the Corolla, which remains the world's best-selling car globally, will see European spec models arrive next month.

Business Secretary Greg Clark said the decision to produce the Corolla in the UK was "testament to our proud manufacturing heritage, the highly skilled workforce and leading innovation that sets our world-beating automotive industry apart".

This must be fake news, because all the Brexit brains on here tell us that there is a massive global downturn, particularly in Diesel cars, therefore in all cars, and it's all the fault of the EU. So any story that contradicts a Brexiteer is fake.

Take your pick.

**Zigenare** · 18 February 2019, 19:18

Originally posted by WTFH View Post

This must be fake news, because all the Brexit brains on here tell us that there is a massive global downturn, particularly in Diesel cars, therefore in all cars, and it's all the fault of the EU. So any story that contradicts a Brexiteer is fake.

Take your pick.

Originally posted by from the article - if you'd bother to read it

The Corolla was revealed at the Geneva motor show with Auris badging, suggesting that Toyota made the decision about the car's name after its Geneva reveal. It will be available with a choice of petrol hybrid engines, but no diesel option.

Did you read the article?

Who needs Honda anyway...