Carmakers ‘delaying investment in UK factories until EV sales rules relaxed’
UK car manufacturers are delaying investment decisions while waiting for the government to relax strict electric vehicle sales mandates. Industry leaders argue that current targets are difficult to meet amid global competition and rising costs.
Minis on the production line at BMW’s factory in Oxford. The company has postponed plans to build electric versions at the site. Minis on the production line at BMW’s factory in Oxford. The company has postponed plans to build electric versions at the site. Automotive industry Carmakers ‘delaying investment in UK factories until EV sales rules relaxed’ Industry wants mandate forcing manufacturers to sell increasing share of electric cars each year to be eased
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