A Waymo autonomous taxi in San Francisco. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A Waymo autonomous taxi in San Francisco. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London’s roads next year, US firm announces Cars with human safety drivers will appear in coming weeks as permissions are sought for fully autonomous… Continue reading Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London’s roads next year, US firm announces
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Carmakers chose to cheat to sell cars rather than comply with emissions law, ‘dieselgate’ trial told
A judgment in the dieselgate trial is expected next summer. Photograph: Jinny Goodman/Alamy View image in fullscreen A judgment in the dieselgate trial is expected next summer. Photograph: Jinny Goodman/Alamy Carmakers chose to cheat to sell cars rather than comply with emissions law, ‘dieselgate’ trial told Mercedes, Ford, Renault, Nissan and Peugeot/Citroën face group action… Continue reading Carmakers chose to cheat to sell cars rather than comply with emissions law, ‘dieselgate’ trial told
Lloyds warns motor finance scandal could cost it nearly £2bn as bill rises
The Financing and Leasing Association says a multibillion-pound bill could lead to fewer or more expensive car loans, while lenders could go bust. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The Financing and Leasing Association says a multibillion-pound bill could lead to fewer or more expensive car loans, while lenders could go bust. Photograph:… Continue reading Lloyds warns motor finance scandal could cost it nearly £2bn as bill rises
Carmakers brace for big payouts over loans scandal after FCA consultation
New Minis at a dealership in Scotland. BMW’s financial arm has set aside £200m to date for compensation payments. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian View image in fullscreen New Minis at a dealership in Scotland. BMW’s financial arm has set aside £200m to date for compensation payments. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian Carmakers brace for big payouts… Continue reading Carmakers brace for big payouts over loans scandal after FCA consultation
UK opens up more driving test slots to help reduce backlog
The DVSA conducted 168,644 driving tests in September 2025, an increase of 14% on the same month last year. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian View image in fullscreen The DVSA conducted 168,644 driving tests in September 2025, an increase of 14% on the same month last year. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian UK opens up more driving… Continue reading UK opens up more driving test slots to help reduce backlog
Jaguar Land Rover launches phased restart at factories after cyber-attack
Jaguar Land Rover’s factories have been out of action for more than a month after a cyber-attack. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy View image in fullscreen Jaguar Land Rover’s factories have been out of action for more than a month after a cyber-attack. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy Jaguar Land Rover launches phased restart at factories after cyber-attack Carmaker… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover launches phased restart at factories after cyber-attack
EU to raise tariffs on foreign steel imports; UK investors quit ‘sky-high’ stock markets at record pace – business live
05.45 EDT EU to raise tariffs on foreign steel imports Lisa O’Carroll The EU is to take a leaf out of Donald Trump’s playbook and increase tariffs on foreign steel imports as the local industry, particularly in Germany, is threatened with “collapse” in the face of cheap Chinese imports and 50% punitive tariffs imposed by the… Continue reading EU to raise tariffs on foreign steel imports; UK investors quit ‘sky-high’ stock markets at record pace – business live
Jaguar Land Rover aims to restart limited production after cyber-attack
A cyber-attack on 31 August forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down key systems. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters View image in fullscreen A cyber-attack on 31 August forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down key systems. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Jaguar Land Rover aims to restart limited production after cyber-attack Wolverhampton expected to be first plant to… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover aims to restart limited production after cyber-attack
Aston Martin warns on profits amid US tariffs and seeks ‘proactive support’
Aston Martin said it expects its adjusted operating profit to end its financial year at about a loss of £110m. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA View image in fullscreen Aston Martin said it expects its adjusted operating profit to end its financial year at about a loss of £110m. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA Aston Martin warns on profits… Continue reading Aston Martin warns on profits amid US tariffs and seeks ‘proactive support’
The Guardian view on the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack: ministers must pay more attention to this growing risk | Editorial
More than a month has passed since Jaguar Land Rover was targeted in a cyber-attack that forced it to turn off computers and shut factories. Photograph: Jaguar Land Rover/PA View image in fullscreen More than a month has passed since Jaguar Land Rover was targeted in a cyber-attack that forced it to turn off computers… Continue reading The Guardian view on the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack: ministers must pay more attention to this growing risk | Editorial