Two teenagers killed and two more suffer life threatening injuries in New Year’s Day car crash The fatal collision took place at 1.20am on 1 January, in Staithes Road, Preston The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025
10 Cars You Can Legally Import to the US In 2025 The passing of a new year means many things. For car enthusiasts, that means a new slate of vehicles to import. The US has a ban on importing cars younger than 25 years old that weren't originally sold here. There are a handful of notable exceptions eligible under the "Show… Motor1 · Dec 23, 2024
Best small electric cars 2025: Top 11 affordable compact EVs to buy now Compact EVs are cheaper to run, but that doesn’t mean they sacrifice on practicality on comfort. We’re rounding up the top-rated small electric cars The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
The Guardian view on Britain’s spluttering EV market: a recharge is needed Editorial: Ministers should be bold and radical in taking measures to boost demand in a key sector of the green transition The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024
Harshita Brella said her husband 'will kill me', mother tells BBC Newsnight Harshita Brella, 24, was found in the boot of a silver Vauxhall Corsa in Brisbane Road, Ilford, east London, on November 14 Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024
Harshita Brella ‘told mother her husband was going to kill her’ before she was found dead in car boot Harshita Brella, 24, was found in the boot of a silver Vauxhall Corsa in Ilford, east London, in November The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024
Stellantis’s Carlos Tavares: the hard-driving boss ejected from global carmaker Firm rejects ruthless approach of former chief executive known for pushing for bigger profits The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024
Shares in Vauxhall owner Stellantis tumble after top boss quits abruptly The car-making giant announced plans last week to shut its Luton van-making factory next April, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024
Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares resigns as carmaker struggles Company, which makes Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot vehicles, says it aims to find new leader in first half of 2025 The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024
‘It was looking positive’: Vauxhall workers in shock over Luton closure The surprise relocation of the 120-year-old factory to Cheshire stands to end a proud part of Lutonian history The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024
Carmakers could get five more years to sell Prius-style hybrids to boost troubled industry The sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2030, but an exemption for certain hybrid cars is under consideration The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
As Vauxhall’s Luton factory faces closure, is the UK car industry dying again? Vauxhall’s proposed closure of its Luton plant has been blamed on the government’s plan to force carmakers to build more electric vehicles The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
KemiKaze her own worst enemy after another scattergun PMQs Tory leader’s aim is as wild as her temper as she sets up Starmer’s rejoinders before madly demanding he resign The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024
Vauxhall owner was ‘confident’ about meeting EV rules before factory shutdown Exclusive: Stellantis executive’s recent comments to investors undermine claim Luton closure was down to emission mandate The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024
Top News · Nov 27, 2024 UK Government To Review Auto Manufacturers' Electric Vehicle Targets Britain's Labour government consults on auto manufacturers' sales targets amid shift to electric vehicles, addressing challenges faced by Stellantis and ot...
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024 Tories: Luton Vauxhall plant closure is ‘downpayment’ for further job losses Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds blamed the previous government for the 1,100 jobs at risk.
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024 Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure Vauxhall owner Stellantis’ decision to close its Luton factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, came after Government efforts to save the plant failed.
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024 Starmer declines to repeat Chancellor’s pledge of no more borrowing or tax hikes The Prime Minister was challenged in the Commons by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.
Fortune · Nov 27, 2024 Vauxhall workers face 140-mile relocation or job loss as Stellantis shuts factory More than 1,000 Vauxhall workers will need to move from Luton to Cheshire to keep their jobs as Stellantis consolidates EV manufacturing.
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024 Business Secretary to face MPs amid concerns over electric vehicle mandate It comes after Vauxhall-owner Stellantis said it would close its van-making plant in Luton, putting 1,100 jobs at risk.
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024 UK politics live: Esther Rantzen pens heartfelt letter on assisted dying - urging MPs to vote on ‘vital’ issue Dame Esther, who is terminally ill, has been a strong advocate for changing the law to allow dying adults to take their own lives in limited circumstances, without fear of their families being prosecuted for helping them
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024 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 · Nov 26, 2024 Vauxhall owner to shut Luton factory amid ‘stringent’ zero-emission targets Stellantis announced plans to shut the Luton factory next April, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024 Vauxhall owner plans to shut Luton van factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk Stellantis says it will shift production from Bedfordshire to plant at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024 Around 1,100 jobs at risk as Vauxhall owner plans to shut Luton factory Stellantis said it was expecting to close the site in April next year.