What's happened
The UK car industry reacts to Labour's pledge to reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, with concerns raised about compliance challenges and the need for better incentives to drive electric vehicle adoption.
Why it matters
Labour's policy change to reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars has sparked mixed reactions from the UK car industry, highlighting concerns over compliance challenges and the need for improved incentives to drive electric vehicle adoption.
What the papers say
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive, Mike Hawes, expressed concerns over the potential challenges car manufacturers would face in complying with the ban without flexibilities. Ford CEO, Jim Farley, emphasized the importance of smaller, more affordable electric vehicles for the industry's future. The SMMT called for consumer incentives to revive interest in electric vehicles and help meet the 2030 mandate.
How we got here
The UK car industry has been adapting to government policies aimed at promoting greener vehicles, with the recent pledge by Labour to reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars. Car manufacturers have been urged to increase electric vehicle production to meet growing demand and environmental targets.
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