TVR

TVR, one of Britain's longest established independent sports car manufacturers, is to outsource the assembly of its cars to a sophisticated production operation in Europe, whilst production of its engines, clutches, gearboxes and other essential components are expected to remain in Britain. The management, sales, marketing and research and development teams are expected to remain in the region in which the company was founded in 1947, and dealerships, service centres and general operations will remain unaffected. The move will, however, mean the closure of the company's well-known Bristol Avenue plant and the loss of many production roles. TVR has been based at its historic factory in Blackpool since the ( www.tvr-eng.co.uk )