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UK ministers expected to ease EV sales mandate amid climate objections
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The Guardian’s November 2026 report said ministers were considering lowering the 2030 electric-car sales target from 80% to about 60%. Carmakers sought relief, while Labour MPs and charging businesses warned against weakening the policy. The government said no decision had been taken.
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Stellantis and Renault back UK inclusion in proposed EU car protections
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Stellantis and Renault executives backed including Britain in proposed European manufacturing protections, according to an October 2026 report. Both also urged the UK to reconsider its approach to Chinese car imports as eligibility rules for subsidies and public procurement were debated.
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BMW cuts profit outlook as restructuring and China slowdown weigh
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BMW’s second profit warning of 2026 reflected restructuring costs linked to 8,000 planned job cuts in Germany and weaker Chinese sales. The carmaker lowered its annual margin forecast to around break-even, after initially targeting 4–6%.
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Tesla plans Cybertruck production wind-down in Texas to make room for Cybercab
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Tesla planned to halt Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around mid-2027, according to a Guardian report published in November 2026. The move would free capacity for its autonomous Cybercab as Elon Musk prioritised robotics and artificial intelligence.
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BYD Dutch offices reportedly searched in JLR Defender intellectual property dispute
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Court-ordered bailiffs reportedly seized digital records from BYD’s Dutch offices ahead of a hearing over Jaguar Land Rover’s intellectual property allegations. The Guardian’s November 2026 report linked the dispute to BYD’s Ti7 SUV, which was awaiting a planned UK launch.