Net zero crackdown to limit sales of petrol cars is 'terrible for the UK' and could force Vauxhall to stop selling some models in Britain, chief executive says

The net zero crackdown on petrol cars is 'terrible for the UK' and could force Vauxhall to stop selling some models in Britain, the chief executive has warned. Carlos Tavares, chief executive of car multinational Stellantis, said that a law to limit petrol car sales would force manufacturers to sell vehicles at a loss He suggested Stellantis, which is the parent company of Vauxhall Motors, would be required to slash the number of cars it sells in Britain if ministers did not make urgent changes to the rules. He blamed the sagging demand for electric cars, which were 'crashing in the world of reality' due to expensive prices, poor charging infrastructure and consumer anxiety over range Mr Tavares warned that the Government’s zero emissions vehicle mandate would force carmakers to slash prices to unprofitable levels in order to meet the targets and avoid fines Vauxhall staff stand together at a car factory in Ellesmere Port, near Chester, in 2021 In February Stellantis announced it would start making electric vans at its Luton plant next year in a major boost for the UK motor industry. Stunning images from yesterday revealed how China is flooding Britain with an army of electric cars, with thousands arriving into the UK China has made strides in recent years to amp up its EV production, accounting for 69 per cent of all new global EV sales in December alone Pictured: New production models are displayed ahead of a press conference announcing Stellantis' £100m investment in the Vauxhall Ellesmere Port in 2021 Pictured: Cars parked outside the Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant The Stellantis bosses' comments come after tech giant Apple cancelled work on its electric car project dubbed Titan and Aston Martin delayed the launch of its first battery electric vehicle until 2026.