Government and legislation

MG expects only small changes to ZEV mandate rules

Changes to system are unlikely due to the wider can of worms it could open for the government, says firm

28 November 2024
MG expects only small changes to ZEV mandate rules
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President elect Donald Trump makes a speech during election night (Photo: Anadolu/Getty Images)
Government and legislation

European car makers brace for president Trump’s tariff threats

President elect Trump railed against Europe and particularly its car exports during his election campaign

6 November 2024
European car makers brace for president Trump’s tariff threats
Gordon Murray T33 and T50 variants parked in desert
The Gordon Murray Group is turning attention to mainstream EVs after V12-engined supercars
Government and legislation

Ultra-light Gordon Murray platform wins £11m government funding

New lightweight platform is one of 46 UK projects to get a share of a £88m innovation fund

17 September 2024
Ultra-light Gordon Murray platform wins £11m government funding
Government and legislation

EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs would 'wipe out' Cupra

Boss Wayne Griffiths says extra 21.3% tax "puts whole financial future of the company at risk"

4 September 2024
EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs would 'wipe out' Cupra
Innocenti
Innocenti built Italian versions of the Mini in the 1960s and 1970s
Government and legislation

Autobianchi revival on cards as Italy mulls selling defunct brands

Plans being worked up by Italy's industry ministry to sell defunct Stellantis brands to China

16 July 2024
Autobianchi revival on cards as Italy mulls selling defunct brands
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max front quarter tracking
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max leads Russia's import rankings
Government and legislation

Chinese brands thrive in Russia following exodus of Western firms

Great Wall Motor, Geely and Chery are among the biggest winners as Russia looks to restart car production

8 July 2024
Chinese brands thrive in Russia following exodus of Western firms
Government and legislation

Labour government called on to put automotive at top of to-do list

Keir Starmer previously pledged to bring back 2030 ICE car ban, increase EV chargers, build battery factories

5 July 2024
Labour government called on to put automotive at top of to-do list
Government and legislation

Is Stellantis's latest threat to axe UK plants credible?

Public threat targets government's zero-emission vehicle mandate

2 July 2024
Is Stellantis's latest threat to axe UK plants credible?
Government and legislation

New 31% EU import tariff for car makers that move production to China

European Commission announces new tariffs aimed mainly at penalising subsidised Chinese manufacturers

13 June 2024
New 31% EU import tariff for car makers that move production to China
Government and legislation

UK “will have to follow” EU on Chinese tariffs

Chinese-made EVs will be hit with as much as 38% extra import tax if sold in the EU

12 June 2024
UK “will have to follow” EU on Chinese tariffs

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