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Car industry urges UK government to create new EV incentives

Automotive body says current policy is leading to job losses and has become a ‘driver of de-industrialisation’

The Guardian - UK

Jobs at risk unless demand for electric vehicles is raised, industry body warns

Mike Hawes, of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, warned of the danger of ‘de-industrialisation’.

Evening Standard

Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role

Sales of battery-powered cars jumped in February, with Model 3 and Model Y most popular after Mini Cooper

The Guardian - UK

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Car production falls amid ‘perfect storm’ for industry

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the number of vehicles built in the UK in January fell 17% compared with the same time last year.

Evening Standard

Tesla crashes out of $1 trillion club as "Elon factor" hits sales and shares

Tesla’s UK sales so far this year will be revealed next week by industry body SMMT

Evening Standard

Transport secretary meets with car industry to discuss 2030 petrol ban

Heidi Alexander discusses ZEV Mandate and 2030 petrol and diesel car phase out in ‘constructive’ meeting

The Independent UK

UK used electric vehicle sales hit record last year as prices fell

Secondhand market thrived as sales of new EVs also reached highest levels to date, SMMT trade body says

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Sales of used electric cars reach record market share

Some 188,000 pure electric vehicles changed hands in the UK in 2024, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.

Evening Standard

Tesla sales fall in UK, France and other EU countries after Elon Musk storms into politics

The billionaire ally of Donald Trump has called on Sir Keir Starmer to resign

Evening Standard

Demand for new cars falls by 2.5% in January

Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 139,345 new cars were registered in the UK last month.

Evening Standard

UK Car Sector Fears For Trump Tariffs As Output Falls

Britain's vehicle production slid below one million units last year as the sector transitions to electric cars, an industry body said Thursday as it warned over US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

International Business Times

UK car production plummets to lowest level since 1954

Manufacturing sinks to pandemic levels

The Independent UK

UK car production falls to lowest level since 1954

Number made fell to 780,000, the lowest for seven decades barring the pandemic, as carmakers battle weak demand and EV transition

The Guardian - UK

Car production falls amid slowdown in transition to electric vehicles

The SMMT reported a slowdown in the transition to electric vehicles.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Government should stick to 2030 ban for petrol and diesel, demands Polestar chief

Stick to 2030 ban for petrol and diesel, says Michael Lohscheller, but bring in purchase and charging incentives

The Independent UK

Electric car sales hit a record high in 2024 but fall short of government target

New car sales hit 1.95 million in 2024; EVs take 19.6 per cent share; Ford Puma is Britain’s best selling car, Volkswagen is Britain’s favourite car brand

Evening Standard

New car market up 2.6% in 2024

Pure battery electric new cars made up 19.6% of the new car market in 2024, with around 382,000 units.

The Independent UK

Car industry set to meet 2024 EV sales target, analysis finds

A think tank said this is because the zero-emission vehicle mandate takes into account credits from selling low-emission petrol and diesel cars.

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Evening Standard

Car production fell by almost a third in November – industry body

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 64,216 cars rolled off factory lines, 27,711 fewer than in November last year.

The Independent UK

UK car boss calls for electric car incentives funded by taxes on petrol and diesel

The UK importer of Subaru and Isuzu says a new environmental tax would slash the prices of electric cars

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves under pressure to scrap £2k electric car tax

It comes amid mounting concern over how the car industry will cope with current plans to boost the number of electric vehicles

The Independent UK

UK car production falls for the eighth month after slow take up of electric vehicles and looming fines

The poor figures come as car makers warn forthcoming fines for producing too many petrol and diesel cars could lead to more factory closures

Evening Standard

British car production falls for eighth month in a row

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said UK factories made 15.3% fewer cars in October this year than October 2023.

Evening Standard

Electric vehicle targets not working as intended, says Business Secretary

Jonathan Reynolds said he was ‘profoundly concerned’ about the impact of the policy following news Vauxhall owner would close a factory in Luton.

Evening Standard

Pace of electric vehicle transition could ‘devastate’ car industry – trade body

SMMT found 2024 EV sales will still fall well short of the target set out in the Government’s zero emission vehicle mandate.

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