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Vauxhall Owner Warns of Potential Plant Closures Unless UK Rules Change

The owner of Vauxhall, Peugeot, and Citroën brands has issued a warning that its car plants in and Luton may be forced to close unless there are changes in market demand for electric vehicles and what they deem as "stupid" regulatory conditions. The UK managing director of Stellantis expressed that while the company does not wish to shut down operations in the UK, a decision will need to be made within the next year due to what they perceive as unreasonable government sales quotas and a lack of consumer incentives, particularly in relation to VAT on vehicles and electricity.

What is the warning issued by the owner of Vauxhall, Peugeot, and Citroën brands regarding their car plants in the UK?

The owner has warned that the car plants in Ellesmere Port and Luton could close unless market demand for electric vehicles and regulatory conditions change.

What factors are contributing to the potential closure of the car plants in Ellesmere Port and Luton?

The company cites unreasonable government sales quotas and lack of consumer incentives related to VAT on vehicles and electricity as factors contributing to the potential closure.

When will Stellantis make a decision regarding the future of the Ellesmere Port and Luton production lines?

Stellantis has stated that they will make a decision in "less than a year" regarding whether to keep the Ellesmere Port and Luton production lines open.