Stellantis has announced the closure of its Vauxhall van factory in southern England, affecting over 1,000 jobs, while relocating some roles to Ellesmere Port.
The company will invest $63 million in consolidating production of light commercial vehicles at its EV hub in Ellesmere Port, focusing on electric vehicles.
The British government finds Stellantis' investment in Ellesmere Port positive but is aware of the emotional stress job cuts in Luton may cause affected families.
As automakers face pressure over ZEV mandates, the UK government is reassessing its approach while balancing the demands of manufacturers against the push for zero-emission vehicles.
Collection
[
|
...
]