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…
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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…