Stellantis to Close Vauxhall Van Plant in Luton, Putting 1,100 Jobs at Risk

Stellantis plans to close its Vauxhall van factory in Luton, affecting approximately 1,100 jobs. The company will relocate production to Ellesmere Port, citing the need for electric vehicle production consolidation and alongside growing pressure from the UK government to modify EV sales mandates. The closure follows warnings from industry leaders about insufficient demand for electric vehicles and concerns regarding job security amidst high energy costs and economic pressures. The UK government is reviewing the regulations but the decision comes too late to save jobs in Luton, highlighting the broader challenges for the auto industry transitioning to electric.