Puzzle with printed EU and UK flags is seen in this illustration taken November 13, 2019. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Sept 25 (Reuters) – The European Union and Britain need to take urgent action to postpone rules for electric vehicles traded between the bloc and the UK that will trigger 10% tariffs, Europe’s… Continue reading EU car group calls for urgent action on post-Brexit trade rules
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We can’t alter Brexit deal to appease car industry, says European commissioner
Thierry Breton, the European commissioner for the internal market, said he could not favour one ‘category’ over another. Photograph: Spanish Eu Presidency/EPA Thierry Breton, the European commissioner for the internal market, said he could not favour one ‘category’ over another. Photograph: Spanish Eu Presidency/EPA We can’t alter Brexit deal to appease car industry, says European… Continue reading We can’t alter Brexit deal to appease car industry, says European commissioner
The Great Unbundling of Rupert Murdoch
In a move that surely made the Succession theme play in the heads of all who got the push notification, Rupert Murdoch announced today that the “time is right” for him to step down as chair of Fox Corporation and News Corp, ending his seven-decade reign as mastermind of the media landscape. His retirement won’t… Continue reading The Great Unbundling of Rupert Murdoch
Sunak delays U.K. ban on gas-powered cars by five years to 2035
LONDON (Reuters) — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down Britain’s plans to tackle climate change on Wednesday, saying he would delay a ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars in order to maintain the consent of the British people in the switch to net-zero. Sunak said he remains committed to the legally binding target of reaching… Continue reading Sunak delays U.K. ban on gas-powered cars by five years to 2035
EU reticent to postpone Brexit tariffs on EVs, says UK auto body
Several major car companies have warned their British car plants will become uncompetitive if the tariffs go ahead. Stellantis, the world’s No. 3 carmaker by sales and the owner of the Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat brands, has said British car plants will close if a deal cannot be agreed. The European Union is reticent… Continue reading EU reticent to postpone Brexit tariffs on EVs, says UK auto body
Autocar magazine 13 September: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we uncover the spiritual successor to the Lotus Carlton, drive the brand new Tesla Model 3, and tell you how you can become a motoring journalist. News The reinvention of Lotus continues as the brand takes a bold leap into another new segment with the Emeya – a 905bhp electric sports… Continue reading Autocar magazine 13 September: on sale now
BMW to build new electric Mini in England after government approves investment
London — BMW announced plans Monday to transform its Mini factory in Oxford, England, to produce nothing but electric vehicles, protecting thousands of jobs at a site that has been making cars for more than 100 years. The German automaker said it would invest 600 million pounds ($751 million) in the project, allowing the factory to… Continue reading BMW to build new electric Mini in England after government approves investment
BMW to invest $750 mln in UK plants to take Mini fully electric
LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) – BMW (BMWG.DE) said on Monday it will invest 600 million pounds ($750 million) at its UK plants to take its iconic Mini brand all-electric by 2030, a fresh boost for Britain’s car industry after years of Brexit-related uncertainty. From 2026, the German premium carmaker will make two electric models at… Continue reading BMW to invest $750 mln in UK plants to take Mini fully electric
Germany backs tariff delay on electric vehicle sales between UK and EU
There have been calls to the European Commission for a three-year delay to the electric vehicle tariffs due to come into force in January. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA There have been calls to the European Commission for a three-year delay to the electric vehicle tariffs due to come into force in January. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Germany… Continue reading Germany backs tariff delay on electric vehicle sales between UK and EU
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A view shows a Microsoft logo at Microsoft offices in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris, France, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Summary Companies CMA says original $69 bln Microsft purchase blocked Activision to divest streaming rights to Ubisoft Deal designed to enable Microsoft takeover to proceed LONDON, Aug 22 (Reuters) – “Call of… Continue reading Untitled