Carmakers, whose sales of EVs are slowing, are at odds with energy companies that are investing in the switch away from petrol and diesel cars. Photograph: Phil Wilkinson/Alamy View image in fullscreen Carmakers, whose sales of EVs are slowing, are at odds with energy companies that are investing in the switch away from petrol and… Continue reading Big UK businesses tell Labour ‘don’t waver’ on EV targets as pressure grows
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GM’s Cruise admits submitting false report to robotaxi safety investigation
A self-driving GM Bolt EV during a media event where Cruise, GM’s autonomous car unit, showed off its self-driving cars in San Francisco, in 2017. Photograph: Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters View image in fullscreen A self-driving GM Bolt EV during a media event where Cruise, GM’s autonomous car unit, showed off its self-driving cars in San Francisco,… Continue reading GM’s Cruise admits submitting false report to robotaxi safety investigation
‘I relate to Erin Brockovich’: postman who took on car finance world – and won
Andrew Wrench, from Trentham, Staffordshire, said he ‘never lets go’ if he thinks something’s right. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Andrew Wrench, from Trentham, Staffordshire, said he ‘never lets go’ if he thinks something’s right. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian ‘I relate to Erin Brockovich’: postman who took on car finance world –… Continue reading ‘I relate to Erin Brockovich’: postman who took on car finance world – and won
Trump’s trade tariffs: how protectionist US policies will hit German carmakers
Ford’s F-Series has been the bestselling vehicle in the US for 42 years, aided by tariffs on imported trucks. Photograph: Rebecca Cook/Reuters View image in fullscreen Ford’s F-Series has been the bestselling vehicle in the US for 42 years, aided by tariffs on imported trucks. Photograph: Rebecca Cook/Reuters Trump’s trade tariffs: how protectionist US policies… Continue reading Trump’s trade tariffs: how protectionist US policies will hit German carmakers
Bentley delays its switch to electric-only cars from 2030 to 2035
Carmakers believe that some buyers are put off from buying electric cars because of poor charging infrastructure, particularly outside Europe, China and the US. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Carmakers believe that some buyers are put off from buying electric cars because of poor charging infrastructure, particularly outside Europe, China and the… Continue reading Bentley delays its switch to electric-only cars from 2030 to 2035
Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs globally after sinking to a loss
It is thought Nissan’s Sunderland factory is unlikely to be affected. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty View image in fullscreen It is thought Nissan’s Sunderland factory is unlikely to be affected. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs globally after sinking to a loss Production capacity at Japanese carmaker will be reduced by 20% and sales budgets cut… Continue reading Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs globally after sinking to a loss
More tariffs, less red tape: what Trump will mean for key global industries
Donald Trump campaiging with steelworkers in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Trump has threatened tariffs of at least 10% on all goods imports. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters View image in fullscreen Donald Trump campaiging with steelworkers in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Trump has threatened tariffs of at least 10% on all goods imports. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters Explainer More tariffs, less red… Continue reading More tariffs, less red tape: what Trump will mean for key global industries
German carmakers’ shares slump on fear Trump will impose steep tariffs
Workers inspect a vehicle’s finish at BMW’s factory in Munich, Germany. Photograph: Leonhard Simon/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Workers inspect a vehicle’s finish at BMW’s factory in Munich, Germany. Photograph: Leonhard Simon/Getty Images German carmakers’ shares slump on fear Trump will impose steep tariffs Move would create yet another challenge for European carmakers already… Continue reading German carmakers’ shares slump on fear Trump will impose steep tariffs
Electric car sales grow in UK despite decline in overall vehicle market
Manufacturers must sell an increasing proportion of EVs every year under the UK’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Photograph: John Walton/PA View image in fullscreen Manufacturers must sell an increasing proportion of EVs every year under the UK’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Photograph: John Walton/PA Electric car sales grow in UK despite decline in… Continue reading Electric car sales grow in UK despite decline in overall vehicle market
Gridlock: why it can take 11 years to connect solar farms to the UK network
Workers at Stellantis Ellesmere Port with a Vauxhall Combo Electric van. Photograph: Stellantis/Getty View image in fullscreen Workers at Stellantis Ellesmere Port with a Vauxhall Combo Electric van. Photograph: Stellantis/Getty Gridlock: why it can take 11 years to connect solar farms to the UK network Companies are waiting up to 14 years for connections, leading… Continue reading Gridlock: why it can take 11 years to connect solar farms to the UK network