UK electric car production drops with firms 'under pressure'

The trade body for the sector says these are "deeply concerning times" for the UK's car industry.

Ford calls for incentives to buy electric cars as backlash grows

The government faces pressure from the industry to make changes to electric vehicle sales quotas.

Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as electric car sales stall

The move is part of a wider restructuring programme, which will see 4,000 posts closed across Europe.

UK momentum on Ukraine has dropped under Labour, Ben Wallace says

Former Tory defence minister says leadership of Sunak era is lacking and bureaucracy is holding up equipment. Momentum on Ukraine has “dropped back” since Labour took office, according to the ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

UK ministers resist car industry pressure to ease fines on EV sales targets

Amid pressure on manufacturers, electric vehicle sector holds two-hour meeting with cabinet ministers on mandate

World - Financial Times - November 21

How this new car runs without gas or electricity

As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.

How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales

Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The Papers: Electric car 'chaos' and Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Problems with the UK's net-zero plans and Israel's deal with Hezbollah lead Wednesday's papers.

How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales

Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.

Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Ford to pause production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks

Ford is temporarily halting production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck as motorists cool on EVs.

Kentucky Electric Vehicle Battery Production Workers Attempt to Unionize

Workers who build electric vehicle batteries are hoping to achieve better working conditions.

Business - Inc. - November 20

What a second Trump term means for car prices and electric vehicles

Car shoppers who have held off on buying a vehicle due to affordability concerns are unlikely to see relief if President-elect Donald Trump imposes the new tariffs he proposed during his campaign.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Ford reduces working hours at German electric car manufacturing site

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Hyundai, Kia recall over 200K electric cars over power issues

Hyundai and Kia announced this week recalls for more than 200,000 electric vehicles due to loss of drive power that can increase the risk of crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

China’s emissions peak in sharper focus as solar and electric cars boom

Experts cautiously optimistic about Beijing’s environmental progress

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Study shows electric and petrol car prices narrowing in Germany

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Treasury failed to disclose ‘material’ spending pressures under Hunt, says OBR

Watchdog says it cannot tell how big ‘black hole’ inherited by Rachel Reeves would have been with full transparency

World - Financial Times - October 30

Kamala Harris yet to speak as Trump wins White House

Exit poll data suggests Kamala Harris may have underperformed with female voters.

Archbishop of Canterbury under pressure to resign over church abuse ‘cover-up’

Justin Welby faces growing calls to step down after report into child abuser John Smyth

World - Financial Times - November 11

Roblox updates its safety systems and parental controls under outside pressure

Under outside pressure, Roblox announced updates to its safety systems and parental controls today to protect children. In a blog post, Matt Kaufman, chief safety officer at Roblox said the updates ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 18

Scholz under growing pressure to send long-range missiles to Ukraine

US decision to allow Kyiv to use Atacms on Russian targets heaps pressure on German chancellor to send Tauruses

Business - Financial Times - November 18

Scholz under pressure to stand aside for Pistorius before German election

Senior SPD figures hold talks on candidate for chancellor amid speculation about switch to popular defence minister. Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, is under mounting pressure to step aside as ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

US universities brace for ‘perfect storm’ of pressures under Trump

Concern rises over new taxes and funding cuts under a president who sees colleges as overrun by Marxists

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Starbucks drops olive oil coffees as it shakes up menu

The announcement comes less than a week after the company reported falling global sales.

Green levies on UK electricity bills set to climb by more than a fifth

Increase driven by rising costs of keeping power stations on stand-by for when renewables produce less

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Flexibility over electricity use key to UK’s 2030 green power target, says adviser

National Energy System Operator calls for businesses and households to play greater role

World - Financial Times - November 4

UK government considers ‘flexibilities’ to help carmakers hit EV targets

Transport secretary Louise Haigh says she is ‘listening mode’ about manufacturers’ challenges

World - Financial Times - November 17

The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles

Britain’s new Labour government will launch a consultation on sales targets set for auto manufacturers during the transition to electric vehicles

World - ABC News - 22 hours ago

Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until January

Ford plans to halt production of the F-150 Lightning until January to address high inventories and reduce losses of the all-electric pickup trucks.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until 2025

DETROIT — Ford Motor plans to halt production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning from mid-November until early next year to address bloated inventories and narrow losses on the pickup trucks.

India to probe e-scooter maker Ola Electric over service, product standards

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Mubadala and KKR among groups that have held talks with UK data firm 9fin

Investment valuing market information provider at about $500mn would be the sector’s latest high-profile deal

Business - Financial Times - November 1

UK court sides with Icelandic firm over artist’s spoof corruption apology

Judge considering complaint by fishing firm Samherji rules artist Odee unlikely to be able to defend work as parody. The property rights of Iceland’s largest fishing company prevail over the right ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Latest in UK electric car production drops with firms 'under pressure'