US President Donald Trump said he would temporarily spare carmakers from a new 25% import tax imposed on Canada and Mexico, just a day after the tariffs came into effect.…
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UK: BMW delays electric Mini over ‘uncertainty’
BMW has confirmed it is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant. The vehicle manufacturer said “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry” had led to…
USA: Europeans are not buy more American cars-Trump
Donald Trump is threatening to introduce big tariffs on EU car imports, unhappy that Europeans don’t buy more American vehicles. But why are US cars, with the notable exception of…
UK: Government calls for pause on Vauxhall plant closure
The Government has called for car giant Stellantis to review its plans to close Luton’s Vauxhall van factory. The move was confirmed by the Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds who has…
UK: Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban
The UK motor industry is being consulted over how the phasing-out of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 will work, the government has announced. The ban on sales of…
Brazil: Authorities shut BYD factory site over ‘slavery’ conditions
Brazilian authorities have halted the construction of a factory for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD, saying workers lived in conditions comparable to “slavery”. More than 160 workers have been…
UK: Jaguar’s new concept car divides opinion
Luxury car maker Jaguar has unveiled its new electric concept car and, like a recent controversial teaser video, it has divided opinion. Some on social media said the new Type…
UK: CEO of Stellantis (Jeep, Peugeot and Chrysler brands owner) abruptly quits in boardroom clash
The boss of car making giant Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, has quit with immediate effect following a boardroom clash. His abrupt exit from the company – which owns…
UK: Ford calls for incentives to buy electric cars as backlash grows
Ford UK has called on the government to introduce incentives to encourage drivers to buy electric vehicles (EVs) as an industry backlash grows over sales targets.Lisa Brankin, Ford UK’s chair…