Carmakers ‘delaying investment in UK factories until EV sales rules relaxed’

The Guardian reports that carmakers are delaying UK factory investment decisions until the country eases its electric vehicle sales mandate. According to the British car industry's lobby group, the SMMT, companies with existing UK operations want to build new models but have held back from final commitments. The industry is pushing for the government to relax rules requiring manufacturers to sell an increasing share of electric cars each year.

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