By Paul Homewood
The Telegraph report:
Overly ambitious sales targets and new taxes on electric vehicles (EVs) are putting more UK car plants at risk of closure, manufacturers have warned.
After UK production fell for a 12th successive month in February, the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) criticised Rachel Reeves for failing to support the industry during her Spring Statement.
The trade body said a lack of subsidies for drivers contributed to the latest 11.6pc drop in monthly production, claiming the decline would only worsen after new taxes were introduced on EVs next month.
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As the SMMT’s Mike Hawes gets it totally wrong. We need more taxpayer subsidies for EVs like we need a hole in the head.
When will he wake up to the fact that EVs are not fit for purpose for the majority of drivers. What the UK motor industry needs is the abolition of the punitive ZEV mandate and the dropping of the ban on petrol/diesels in 2030.