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RMT declares national dispute over Network Rail changes
The RMT has declared a national dispute in protest at changes at Network Rail which the union claims will lead to thousands of redundancies and a halving of safety critical maintenance work.
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BBC News
- Lockdown: Learner drivers 'frustrated' as lessons remain parkedCancelled tests, lost lessons and new cars left idle - the aspiring motorists stuck in neutral.
- Backlash grows against cut to electric car grantsA government decision to reduce subsidies is criticised by the motor industry and UK businesses.
- Lamborghini's profits soar during CovidThe supercar maker admits it is 'surprised' after reporting record profits, partly fuelled by China.
Financial Times
- Toyota within hours of closing UK plants this week because of US cold snapTexas freeze hits supplies of airbags, seats and dashboards in threat to global car production
The Guardian
- Elon Musk denies Teslas used for spying after China's military bans cars from basesWe would get shut down if we were spying, says boss of electric car maker, after reports about security concerns in BeijingTesla chief executive Elon Musk says his company would be shut down if its cars were used to spy, his first comments on news that China's military has banned Teslas from its facilities.'There's a very strong incentive for us to be very confidential with any information,” Musk told a prominent Chinese forum during a virtual discussion on Saturday. “If Tesla used cars to spy in China or anywhere, we will get shut down.” Continue reading...
The Herald
- 'Not fit for purpose' charging network puts drivers off electric carsDRIVERS risk being put off converting to electric cars due to a confusing public charging network system which is "not fit for purpose" a new report has warned.
Times Online
- Toyota denies UK shutdown report amid supply troubles [Subscription]Toyota has denied reports that it almost halted production in the UK this week as car manufacturers continue to grapple with chronic shortages.
City AM
- Chinese military bans Tesla cars from housing complexes over security concernsThe Chinese military has bannedTeslacars from entering its housing complexes because of security concerns over the cameras installed on the The post Chinese military bans Tesla cars from housing complexes over security concerns appeared first on CityAM.
- All bets car off: Lamborghini enjoys most profitable year ever despite Covid-19Lamborghinienjoyed its most profitable year ever in 2020, despite coronavirus restrictions and a two-month shutdown of its Italian factory during The post All bets car off: Lamborghini enjoys most profitable year ever despite Covid-19 appeared first on CityAM.
London Evening Standard
- Hammersmith Bridge latest: Motorists could be charged 3 to use 'double decker' Thames crossingMotorists would be charged 3 to use a 'double decker' crossing over the Thames proposed today as the latest solution to the long-running Hammersmith Bridge fiasco.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Council's 69m pledge to tackle road upgradesAlmost 70 million will be spent over the next year on projects to ease traffic flow and improve safety across a county.
Reading Evening Post
- Drivers face delays as M4 closed in both directions at the weekendSmart motorway works continue
Other Regional Press
- Car tax changes for 2021 that every driver should know about Car tax changes 2021 - What they are and how they will affect you
Other News Sources
- EVs: Renault launches battery recycling scheme as UK grant changes draw controversy It's been a busy week for electric vehicle (EV) news, with the UK Government facing criticism over grant packages and charging infrastructure and Groupe Renault launching a new battery recycling scheme.
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