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Stellantis to Close Luton Van Factory, Risking 1,100 Jobs Amid Economic Woes

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Stellantis to Close Luton Van Factory, Risking 1,100 Jobs Amid Economic Woes
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  • Stellantis to close Luton plant, affecting 1,100 jobs; move operations to Ellesmere Port.
  • Luton's 120-year automotive legacy ends; signaling shifts in UK auto industry.
    • CEO Tavares cites UK EV target dissatisfaction as a closure factor.
    • Luton plant workers faced unexpected closure news via text messages.
    • Criticism of UK government's delayed EV policy review linked to job losses.
    • Low private EV purchases reveal gap between UK targets and actual demand.
    • Calls for increased government incentives to boost private EV ownership.
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