Toyota halts donations to Republican election objectors
The Japanese car maker donated $56,000 to Republicans who tried to block certification of Biden’s win.
Vauxhall owner Stellantis to invest €30bn in electric vehicles
Stellantis will electrify its vehicles with a large investment in a short time frame.
German carmakers fined over emissions ‘cartel’
VW and BMW fined €875m by the European Commission colluded to restrict emissions cleaning technology.
Right to repair movement gains power in US and Europe
Lawmakers and advocates want to give consumers more choice when it comes to fixing devices.
Lotus launches the Emira as its ‘last hurrah’ conventional petrol sports car
The Norfolk-based manufacturer says all models after the new Emira will be electric.
Vauxhall UK plant safe with electric vehicle plan
The Ellesmere Port factory will get a £100m investment to build electric vehicles and protect 1,000 jobs.
Van sales soar amid home delivery boom
While demand for vans rises, new car sales remain sluggish as computer chip shortages limit supplies.
Nissan announces major UK electric car expansion
The carmaker will build its new all-electric model in Sunderland, alongside a massive electric battery plant.
UK needs millions more charging points, says car industry
SMMT is urging investment into charging points and battery factories to safeguard car industry jobs.