Chery will build cars alongside Nissan models in the Japanese company's 40 year old Sunderland plant from 2027. It is a move by the Chinese company to circumvent new rules on content to reduce exposure to higher costs being imposed by the EU and gives Nissan new business and therefore profits for the plant which began Bluebird production in 1986. Almost … [Read more...]
Europe slows down on drive to zero emissions
The EU has applied brakes to its proposed emissions tightening in the face of lobbying by car makers. But the decision has been criticised by environmental group T&E who say "green-car" sales were improving and moving towards the production limits dictated by the lawmakers. The delay to EU car climate rules mark the final concession to European … [Read more...]
