car industry
Coverage of car industry in the Nexus archive.
- UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure
The UK government is considering less ambitious 2030 electric vehicle sales targets due to pressure from the car industry and unions, which warned that strict goals would penalize manufacturers and risk jobs. Keir Starmer is prepared to override Ed Miliband's stance on the issue.
- UK urged not to further weaken EV rules as CO2 impact revealed
UK vehicles will emit an extra 17m tonnes of CO2 by 2030 due to a loophole allowing more plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Campaigners urge the government to resist weakening electric car sale rules, while parts of the car industry call for a second review of regulations requiring increasing electric vehicle sales.
- France signals volte-face on ‘Made in Europe’ subsidies for UK car industry
France is shifting its stance on including the UK in European Commission subsidies for strategic industries, despite initial reluctance. The proposal aims to protect sectors like the car industry from foreign imports.