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The episode discusses the UK government's decision on solar canopies for car parks, Volkswagen's potential job losses, Porsche's new strategy, and Polestar's sales ban in the US.

FOLLOW UP: UK GOVERNMENT CANS CAR PARK SOLAR CANOPIES After reviewing a consultation on new outdoor large car parks should be required to fit solar panel canopies the Government has decided to shelve the idea. Costs and differing site conditions were used as excuses, in the responses, to the concept. To read more, click this East Anglia Bylines article link here . VW NOW CONSIDERING 100,000 JOB LOSSES According to reports, Volkswagen Group is now considering doubling the job losses to around 100,000 and the shutting down of four German plants. Additionally they are considering spinning off the Volkswagen brand and the components division. If you wish to read more, click this Yahoo!News article link here . PORSCHE’S NEW STRATEGY EXPLAINED The CEO of Porsche, Michael Leiters has outlined the company’s new strategy to investors, whilst asking for patience. Called Strategy 2035 it is hoped it will dramatically improve their fortunes as right now their profit margin is 1.1 percent. The strategy is targeting customers, cars to be offered and costs. For more on this story, click this CarScoops article link here . POLESTAR BANNED FROM SELLING CARS IN THE US Polestar has been banned from…

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