Carmaking giant urges UK government to renegotiate rules to avoid expensive tariffs.
The future of electric vehicle production in the UK is under threat unless the Government reworks the Brexit deal, Vauxhall parent Stellantis has warned.
Vauxhall carmaker Stellantis warns of ‘significant job losses’ if Brexit deal is not amended
17/05/2023
Stellantis has committed to making electric vehicles in the UK but it is no longer able to meet Brexit trade rules on where parts are sourced.
Musk says uncertainty over future ruled UK out of running for new facility.
No-deal Brexit will be ‘lose-lose’ for UK and Boris Johnson must compromise, warns BMW chief
12/09/2019
BMW has previously warned that a no-deal Brexit could stop production of the Mini at its Cowley plant, where 4,500 jobs would be at risk.
Mini plant to shut down in no-deal Brexit
11/09/2019
The Mini factory near Oxford will close from October 31 in the event of a no-deal Brexit, with the thousands of workers at the plant going unpaid.
Firms including BMW and Toyota warn of potential UK job losses and plant closures.
Another carmaker slams the brakes on prospects for its UK workers if Britain leaves the EU without a deal.
Conservative minister urges Theresa May to rule out 'absolute disaster' of no-deal scenario
21/01/2019
Conservative minister Richard Harrington has urged Theresa May to rule out a no-deal Brexit, as the prime minister prepares to outline her alternative plans to parliament.
BMW hinted it may move production of the iconic Mini from England to continental Europe as a result of the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
Suggestion that carmaker could produce vehicle in Germany instead of Oxford comes amid fears over Vauxhall’s future.