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Vauxhall team’s BTCC future in jeopardy after sponsor termination

The future of the reigning British Touring Car Championship Independents’ title holder Power Maxed Racing has been jeopardised by the withdrawal of its main backer.

Autosport

BYD Atto 2 review: This family-friendly EV can’t compete on price

The sixth new car to arrive from BYD in just two years, the Atto 2 is a high-tech, posh small SUV that drives well and has lots of space for the family

The Independent UK

EV charging firm sounds alarm over weak car sales as shares tumble

The company’s shares tumbled on the London Stock Exchange after it said it was taken by surprise by low demand for its products

The Independent UK

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Stellantis hits EV sales targets

The company said it achieved the zero emission vehicle mandate ‘through sales’ last year.

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on a carbon-free economy: no just transition in sight – yet

Factory closures highlight the turbulent shift to a green economy, exposing political challenges and the urgent need for a equitable move to net zero

The Guardian - UK

Two teenagers killed in New Year collision named

Both teenagers were killed in a crash between a VW Golf and a Vauxhall Grandland in Preston, Hull.

Evening Standard

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

‘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 Independent UK

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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.

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