UK car industry calls for government help on energy bills as Brexit costs rise Manufacturers hit by energy cost rises of up to 50% as well as Covid lockdowns and chip shortages Energy price increases will cost the UK car industry £90m this year, according to the SMMT. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images Energy price increases… Continue reading UK car industry calls for government help on energy bills as Brexit costs rise
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‘It keeps on going’: driving the world’s first production-ready solar car
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Toyota recalls its first electric cars amid fears the wheels could fall off
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Environmental concerns remain as Toyota files appeal against class action ruling over diesel filters
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Ford sued for allegedly dumping ‘toxic sludge’ on Ramapough Lenape land
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Soaring US car prices compel buyers to travel thousands of miles for deals
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Government pulls plug on its remaining UK electric car subsidies
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Toyota truck arm should face emissions cheating investigation, says ex-minister
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Digital dealers: is the online car sales revolution running out of road?
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A living room on a skateboard: how electric vehicles are redefining the car
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