# Nonsense works - 21 April 2026

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Podcast: [Motoring Podcast - News Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/motoring-podcast-news-show-216342)
Published: 2026-04-22T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/2026/04/21/680-nonsense-works
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ab4d302f-183e-4774-b47a-f9f97c13e23b.mp3
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## Resource

FOLLOW UP: EU INDUSTRIAL ACCELERATOR ACT THREAT TO UK We last covered this story on the episode Its talcum powder - 10 March 2026 , but more have noticed the huge threat the ‘Made in Europe’ element is to the UK automotive industry. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has become increasingly vocal in its warnings. As it stands cars and parts made in the UK would not receive the incentives those made in the EU would. To read more, click this EV Powered article link here . AUTOCAR GREAT WOMEN 2026 Autocar held their Great Women 2026 event last week, where the winners were announced for a variety of categories showcasing the breadth and depth of the talent, quality and excellence that is brought to the automotive world. Lisa Brankin, Managing Director and Chair of Ford UK & Ireland, won the overall award. Click this link here , to find out more about the event. Then click this link here , to see all the categories, nominees and winners. CUSTOMERS CAN TAKE ARNOLD CLARK TO COURT Arnold Clark suffered a cyber attack in 2022 that resulted in customer data being available to anyone on the internet. The company has tried to argue that it should not face a claim in a Scottish court as they were already doing so in England. The highest court in Scotland rejected this argument as people had bought their cars in Scotland and this case was not connected to England. You can find out more, by clicking this Yahoo!News article link here . STELLANTIS TO END CAR PRODUCTION AT POISSY FACTORY Stellantis has announced that it will be winding down car production at it’s Poissy factory, in France, from 2028. Once this is completed the site will still make parts for other Group sites. To read more, click this electrive article link here . VW WRITES-DOWN $500M IN US BUSINES…

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