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    Lawrence Stroll backs incumbent after reports a replacement had been sought and delays to £2.5m hypercar

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    Lossmaking truck start-up’s valuation had soared above Volkswagen, Ford and GM

  • Thursday, 6 January, 2022
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    Motor industry body calls for wider investment in street charging infrastructure

  • Tuesday, 4 January, 2022
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    Industry could move to zero emission ‘by 2030 or 35’ if infrastructure in place

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    VW, Toyota and Stellantis among manufacturers wary of committing to targets outside their control

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    Chief asked followers whether he should sell 10% of his stock and promised to abide by result

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