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Jeep is expanding the Compass in the UK with a fully electric all-wheel-drive system and a new plug-in hybrid. The Electric 4xe starts from £45,200 and targets buyers looking for a more compact electric SUV with more traction.
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Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut around 4,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years. The move mainly affects office and management functions and is intended to reduce costs as the group pushes ahead with its electric strategy.
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Jaguar Land Rover is tightening its cost-cutting drive: Voluntary severance programs are intended to help reduce costs. Up to 4,000 jobs are being discussed, while China, tariffs and new competitors are increasing the pressure.
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Several Toyota and Lexus hybrid models in the United Kingdom are experiencing repeated problems with the 12-volt battery. Models named as affected include the Lexus LBX and Toyota Yaris Cross, among others. This is relevant for owners because a flat low-voltage battery can disable comfort functions, access, and start readiness.
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The UK government is launching a review of annual electric car sales quotas. The 2030 and 2035 phase-out dates remain in place, but the path to them could become more flexible for manufacturers.
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