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Evening Standard
David Hughes

Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said car companies face challenges (Maja Smiejkowska/PA) - (PA Wire)

The problems facing car manufacturers as they shift to electric vehicles are not confined to Stellantis, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds warned after the Vauxhall owner announced plans to close its Luton plant.

Mr Reynolds said ministers did “everything we possibly” could to prevent the closure, which Stellantis said was made within the context of the “stringent” UK zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.

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