Europe
UK minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure
The minister said carmakers face global challenges transitioning to EVs, as UK's ZEV mandates and plant closures intensify.
Business Secretary to face MPs amid concerns over electric vehicle mandate
The Business Secretary told carmakers he was “profoundly concerned” about policies phasing out petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
Norway’s Hydro to phase out green hydrogen, battery businesses
Norsk Hydro is no longer investing in its battery and green hydrogen businesses and will phase out these operations in the coming years.
Wizz Air ad banned over misleading ‘greenest’ claim
Wizz Air’s ad claiming it’s “one of the greenest choices in air travel” was banned by ASA for being misleading.
Vauxhall owner to shut Luton factory amid ‘stringent’ zero-emission targets
About 1,120 full-time employees work at the Luton factory, which currently makes light commercial vehicles.
Analysis: How Trump’s Mexico tariffs could hurt Europe’s auto industry
Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico could harm European carmakers like Volkswagen and Stellantis more than EU-specific tariffs.
Gazprom 2025 plan assumes no more transit via Ukraine to Europe, source says
Gazprom plans for no gas transit via Ukraine after Dec. 31, as Ukraine seeks to end the transit deal, hurting Russian-European energy ties.
Miliband warns of ‘extreme’ climate change impacts in UK while defending COP29
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband warns climate change impacts in Britain will worsen without action, defending government emission targets.
Britain to launch consultation on electric vehicle transition
Britain will consult on its zero-emission vehicle mandate but maintain the 2030 deadline for phasing out petrol and diesel car sales.
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal to close two plants in France: unions
ArcelorMittal to shut two French plants by June, citing declining demand from industrial clients, affecting over 130 jobs.
