A Vauxhall electric van drives off the end of Ellesmere Port’s production line. Photograph: Stellantis/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A Vauxhall electric van drives off the end of Ellesmere Port’s production line. Photograph: Stellantis/Getty Images Vauxhall owner to make decision on future of UK plants ‘in next few weeks’ Stellantis chief says company is… Continue reading Vauxhall owner to make decision on future of UK plants ‘in next few weeks’
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The Guardian view on Europe’s struggling EV industry: driving in the slow lane | Editorial
‘Executives at Volkswagen, a symbol of Germany’s industrial prowess, have declared an intention to close domestic factories for the first time in the company’s history.’ Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA View image in fullscreen ‘Executives at Volkswagen, a symbol of Germany’s industrial prowess, have declared an intention to close domestic factories for the first time in the… Continue reading The Guardian view on Europe’s struggling EV industry: driving in the slow lane | Editorial
Monster pickup trucks accelerate into Europe as sales rise despite safety fears
A Dodge Ram 1500 on a street in Washington DC. Imports into Europe in 2023 were up 20% from the year before. Photograph: Ieronymos/Alamy View image in fullscreen A Dodge Ram 1500 on a street in Washington DC. Imports into Europe in 2023 were up 20% from the year before. Photograph: Ieronymos/Alamy Monster pickup trucks… Continue reading Monster pickup trucks accelerate into Europe as sales rise despite safety fears
Tesla’s value drops $60bn after investors fail to hail self-driving ‘Cybercab’
Tesla’s robotaxi displayed at an unveiling event in Los Angeles, California. Photograph: Tesla/Reuters View image in fullscreen Tesla’s robotaxi displayed at an unveiling event in Los Angeles, California. Photograph: Tesla/Reuters Tesla’s value drops $60bn after investors fail to hail self-driving ‘Cybercab’ Analysts criticise lack of detail about the ‘robotaxi’ showcased by CEO Elon Musk Elon… Continue reading Tesla’s value drops $60bn after investors fail to hail self-driving ‘Cybercab’
Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab self-driving robotaxi
Elon Musk says Tesla’s Cybercab will have no steering wheel or pedals and will have inductive charging, rather than a plug. Photograph: Tesla/Reuters View image in fullscreen Elon Musk says Tesla’s Cybercab will have no steering wheel or pedals and will have inductive charging, rather than a plug. Photograph: Tesla/Reuters Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab… Continue reading Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab self-driving robotaxi
Not all credit goes to Ratan Tata – but he did shape investment in UK steel and JLR | Nils Pratley
As with steel, Tata Group has tended to show patience, under Ratan Tata, with Jaguar Land Rover, whose performance is now improving strongly. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters View image in fullscreen As with steel, Tata Group has tended to show patience, under Ratan Tata, with Jaguar Land Rover, whose performance is now improving strongly. Photograph: Danish… Continue reading Not all credit goes to Ratan Tata – but he did shape investment in UK steel and JLR | Nils Pratley
Many of Australia’s top car sellers are collecting and sharing driver data, Choice investigation finds
Some of the biggest car sellers collect and share a range of driver data, including in some cases video and biometric data, a Choice analysis has found. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP View image in fullscreen Some of the biggest car sellers collect and share a range of driver data, including in some cases video and biometric… Continue reading Many of Australia’s top car sellers are collecting and sharing driver data, Choice investigation finds
China puts tariffs on EU brandy in escalating trade row with Brussels
China said importers of EU brandy would have to pay a levy of as much as 39% from Friday 11 October. Photograph: AP View image in fullscreen China said importers of EU brandy would have to pay a levy of as much as 39% from Friday 11 October. Photograph: AP China puts tariffs on EU… Continue reading China puts tariffs on EU brandy in escalating trade row with Brussels
Chrysler owner Stellantis files federal lawsuit against UAW over strike threats
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain has said Stellantis violated the contract by backing off investment commitments. Photograph: Stéphane Mahé/Reuters View image in fullscreen United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain has said Stellantis violated the contract by backing off investment commitments. Photograph: Stéphane Mahé/Reuters Chrysler owner Stellantis files federal lawsuit against UAW over strike threats… Continue reading Chrysler owner Stellantis files federal lawsuit against UAW over strike threats
EU leaders back extra Chinese EV tariffs despite split vote
China-made electric vehicles from brands such as BYD will face higher tariffs after the EU’s decision. Photograph: Matthias Schräder/AP View image in fullscreen China-made electric vehicles from brands such as BYD will face higher tariffs after the EU’s decision. Photograph: Matthias Schräder/AP EU leaders back extra Chinese EV tariffs despite split vote Decision opposed by… Continue reading EU leaders back extra Chinese EV tariffs despite split vote