This could hamper the UK’s ambition to be a global leader in zero-emission vehicle development, production and employment.
Failure to bolster the supply chains for electric cars, coupled with looming post-Brexit tariffs, could cost the UK’s car industry over £100bn in growth, a leading industry group has warned.
Warning from head of North East England Chamber of Commerce is echoed by other organisations.
Carmakers fear disorderly exit would cripple the just-in-time supply chain, investment and lead to tariff barriers
No-deal Brexit risks 'destroying' UK car industry with effects to be felt within hours, trade body warns
15/01/2019
Manufacturers would feel effects 'within hours' of country crashing out of EU, says SMMT boss as MPs prepare for crucial vote on Theresa May's proposals
UK firms face ‘significant barriers’ to doing business with EU and have less access than Canadian companies, in some cases.
The firm, which employs thousands of people in Sunderland, will reportedly make the announcement on Monday.
Jaguar Land Rover joins Vauxhall maker Stellantis in criticising Brexit deal, piling pressure on Government
17/05/2023
The current Brexit deal is “unrealistic and counterproductive” for electric car manufacturing and needs to be changed, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has warned.
Carmakers were hit by the impact of the coronavirus crisis and Brexit uncertainty for most of 2020 about, says SMMT.
The UK is struggling to build a battery industry—and its new isolation isn't helping.
Electric car prices set to rise by 10% from 2024: Brexit trade tariff to make them more expensive and delay price parity with petrols and diesels
13/12/2022
Many electric vehicles made and sold in the UK and Europe are set to become more expensive from 2024, which will delay price parity with petrol and diesel cars, it has emerged.
The Chancellor has warned there will be no alignment with EU regulations after Brexit - despite a pledge being made in the North East by Boris Johnson that standards would be protected.
British car factories will be forced to close with the loss of thousands of jobs if the UK government does not renegotiate its Brexit deal immediately, automaker Stellantis has warned.
The sector issues a final plea for a no-deal Brexit to be avoided at all costs, saying the prospect is already hitting jobs.
Production of four of Nissan's car models in Sunderland fell by 10.7% in 2018 according to SMMT research.
The head of the SMMT has said that he a no-deal would be devastating for the automotive industry.
An industry leader told MPs that the movement of parts is a ‘major challenge’.
Tariff hit for electric vehicles likely to be £2,800 per car, with risks to UK’s net zero plans.
Brexit tariffs could close UK car factories
04/08/2023
One of the world’s biggest carmakers has warned it may be forced to close its UK factories if the government can’t renegotiate part of the Brexit deal with the EU.
The five key metrics are not pointing to anything good.
British car factories could be forced to close if the UK does not renegotiate the current Brexit deal, according to one of the largest automakers in the country.
Britain and the EU are holding negotiations over the issue but Brussels is expected to maintain a hardline until the autumn.
Britain's car industry risks losing out even if there is a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, according to documents seen by the BBC.