On British Roads, Chinese Cars Are Racing Ahead
BYD, Chery and other Chinese automakers are winning over drivers in Britain, where tariffs are low and buyers are open to new brands.
Lyft and Baidu in Deal to Use Chinese Driverless Cars in Europe
Lyft and Baidu plan to start service early next year, joining Uber and Momenta in using electric cars from China, which are the least expensive even with tariffs.
Tesla Sales Fall in Germany and U.K. to Lowest Point in 2 Years
Demand for the U.S. automaker’s vehicles slid amid stronger competition from Europe and China and rising anger at Elon Musk’s political forays.
Europeans Shun Tesla, Even as Electric Vehicle Sales Rise
Demand for the U.S. auto maker’s vehicles slid amid stronger competition from Europe and China and rising anger at Elon Musk’s political forays.
Trump’s Tariffs Squeeze an Already Struggling British Car Industry
The 25 percent levies threaten automakers that are navigating Brexit, a shift to electric vehicles and other obstacles.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports and Idling Factories
A few carmakers have closed factories, laid off workers or shifted production in response to the auto tariffs that took effect last week.
Britain Eases Rules on Electric Vehicles as Auto Tariffs Hit
Even before the latest tariffs by the Trump administration, Britain’s car industry was struggling.
Britain Eases Rules on Electric Vehicles as Auto Tariffs Hit
Even before the latest tariffs by the Trump administration, Britain’s car industry was struggling.
‘0 to 1939 in 3 seconds’: Why Anti-Elon Musk Satire Is Flourishing in Britain
Humor and art have been used to mock the powerful in Britain for centuries. Now Elon Musk is on the receiving end.
Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe as Electric Vehicle Sales Slow
The American automaker said the cost-cutting measure would help it compete with Chinese rivals in the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles.
E.U. Relaxes Trade Rules on Electric Cars From Britain
The British and European car industries had lobbied for a delay in a measure that would have added costly tariffs to many electric vehicles.
E.U. Relaxes Trade Rules on Electric Cars from Britain
The British and European car industries had lobbied for a delay in a measure that would have added costly tariffs to many electric vehicles.
Nissan Will Build 3 Electric Car Models at Its Plant in England
The company said it would build three electric models at its plant in northeast England, bolstering the future of Britain’s auto industry.
BMW Says It Will Invest $750 Million to Build Electric Minis in Oxford
The move is a boost for Britain’s car industry, but uncertainty remains about the sector’s future in the country.
Jaguar Land Rover’s Owner to Build Battery Plant in England
The factory, made possible by government subsidies, could produce nearly half of the electric-car batteries needed in Britain by 2030.
Jaguar Land Rover’s Owner to Build Battery Plant in England
The factory, made possible by government subsidies, could produce nearly half of the electric-car batteries needed in Britain by 2030.
An Automaker Has a Stark Warning for the U.K. Car Industry
Stellantis said post-Brexit export rules and the lack of a domestic battery manufacturer could force it to close its plants in Britain.
British Battery Start-Up Files for Bankruptcy
The failure of Britishvolt is a blow to Britain’s plans to promote the manufacture of electric cars, and threatens the future of its automotive industry.
Nissan Plans U.K. Battery Factory, a Lift for Post-Brexit Automaking
The Japanese carmaker will also manufacture a new electric vehicle in England as part of a £1 billion investment, partially supported by the government.
British Auto Industry Risks Slow Decline After Brexit
Lacking a strong domestic battery industry, Britain may be left behind by the shift to electric cars.