Nissan to warn jobs at risk as UK EV targets push car industry to ‘crisis point’

Nissan plans to warn UK ministers of a crisis in the car industry due to strict electric vehicle rules, risking jobs and competitiveness. The government quota scheme requires 22% of new car sales to be EVs, with fines of £15,000 per vehicle for non-compliance, leading to tensions between carmakers and the transport department. While the UK aims for all new cars to be fully electric by 2035, slowing growth in EV sales globally and waning consumer demand pose challenges for car manufacturers.

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