Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection

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Bosses of Citroën owner and French carmaker also urge UK government to consider limiting imports from China Stellantis and Renault have backed the UK car industry for inclusion in proposed rules to protect EU industry, but urged the British governmen…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:22:05 UTC.

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