The grants of up to £3,750 apply to about a quarter of battery cars on sale in the UK – including models from Citroën, Renault (pictured), Nissan and Vauxhall. Photograph: Benoît Tessier/Reuters View image in fullscreen The grants of up to £3,750 apply to about a quarter of battery cars on sale in the UK… Continue reading UK electric car sales hit record high as taxpayer subsidies help attract buyers
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The government has raised false hopes at Jaguar Land Rover. There has been no ‘decisive action’ | Nils Pratley
JLR is a rich business that made pre-tax profits of £2.5bn last year. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters View image in fullscreen JLR is a rich business that made pre-tax profits of £2.5bn last year. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters The government has raised false hopes at Jaguar Land Rover. There has been no ‘decisive action’ Nils Pratley If… Continue reading The government has raised false hopes at Jaguar Land Rover. There has been no ‘decisive action’ | Nils Pratley
Jaguar Land Rover suppliers asked to put up homes as loan security after hack
A production line at Jaguar Land Rover’s factory in Solihull in 2022. JLR has not produced a single car since the last day of August. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters View image in fullscreen A production line at Jaguar Land Rover’s factory in Solihull in 2022. JLR has not produced a single car since the last day… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover suppliers asked to put up homes as loan security after hack
California police stumped after trying to ticket driverless car for illegal U-turn
San Bruno police posted a photo of a Waymo and a dilemma, writing: ‘Since there was no human driver, a ticket couldn’t be issued.’ Photograph: San Bruno Police Department View image in fullscreen San Bruno police posted a photo of a Waymo and a dilemma, writing: ‘Since there was no human driver, a ticket couldn’t… Continue reading California police stumped after trying to ticket driverless car for illegal U-turn
Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack: what’s the latest news?
The extent of the hack has meant the company is having to rebuild in stages. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA View image in fullscreen The extent of the hack has meant the company is having to rebuild in stages. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA Explainer Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack: what’s the latest news? How is the government helping the… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack: what’s the latest news?
Jaguar Land Rover to restart some manufacturing after cyber-attack
The government has given a £1.5bn loan guarantee for JLR ‘to support its supply chain’. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The government has given a £1.5bn loan guarantee for JLR ‘to support its supply chain’. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images Jaguar Land Rover to restart some manufacturing after cyber-attack Wolverhampton engine factory is… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to restart some manufacturing after cyber-attack
German identity doesn’t rely on cars – Brussels should face down the mighty automakers | Tania Roettger
An employee checks a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle on the assembly line in Sindelfingen, Germany Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen An employee checks a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle on the assembly line in Sindelfingen, Germany Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images German identity doesn’t rely on cars – Brussels should face down the mighty automakers Tania Roettger Mercedes-Benz… Continue reading German identity doesn’t rely on cars – Brussels should face down the mighty automakers | Tania Roettger
Powerful lithium batteries in written-off EVs now hot property at salvage auctions
A lithium battery that is down to 70% capacity considerably reduces the range and desirability of an electric vehicle, but it still holds plenty of charge for less-intensive uses. Photograph: Artur Debat/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A lithium battery that is down to 70% capacity considerably reduces the range and desirability of an electric… Continue reading Powerful lithium batteries in written-off EVs now hot property at salvage auctions
UK government will underwrite £1.5bn loan guarantee to Jaguar Land Rover after cyber-attack
A member of staff works on the production line at Jaguar Land Rover’s factory in Solihull. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters View image in fullscreen A member of staff works on the production line at Jaguar Land Rover’s factory in Solihull. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters UK government will underwrite £1.5bn loan guarantee to Jaguar Land Rover after cyber-attack… Continue reading UK government will underwrite £1.5bn loan guarantee to Jaguar Land Rover after cyber-attack
VW to pause production at two plants as electric vehicle sales stall
A production line at Volkswagen’s factory in Zwickau, which produces six models of electric vehicle. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA View image in fullscreen A production line at Volkswagen’s factory in Zwickau, which produces six models of electric vehicle. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA VW to pause production at two plants as electric vehicle sales stall German factories to… Continue reading VW to pause production at two plants as electric vehicle sales stall