Containers at Busan, South Korea. The new trade deal covers services, automotive, pharmaceutical and food and drink. Photograph: Ryu Seung-Il/ZUMA Wire/Rex/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Containers at Busan, South Korea. The new trade deal covers services, automotive, pharmaceutical and food and drink. Photograph: Ryu Seung-Il/ZUMA Wire/Rex/Shutterstock UK and South Korea sign new trade deal aimed… Continue reading UK and South Korea sign new trade deal aimed at cars, salmon and Guinness
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Ford takes $19.5bn hit amid electric vehicle retreat as Trump policies bite
A cab of a model of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup on the assembly line at the Ford Rouge center in Dearborn, Michigan. Photograph: Rebecca Cook/Reuters View image in fullscreen A cab of a model of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup on the assembly line at the Ford Rouge center in Dearborn, Michigan. Photograph: Rebecca… Continue reading Ford takes $19.5bn hit amid electric vehicle retreat as Trump policies bite
Chances of EU trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are dire, says industry body
Trucks in a jam on the A4 motorway near Bautzen, Germany, in March 2020. Photograph: Robert Michael/AP View image in fullscreen Trucks in a jam on the A4 motorway near Bautzen, Germany, in March 2020. Photograph: Robert Michael/AP Chances of EU trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are dire, says industry body Only 10,000 out… Continue reading Chances of EU trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are dire, says industry body
Zipcar’s rivals consider London expansion after it reveals UK exit
Enterprise Car Club already has some cars in London. Photograph: Andrew McCarthy/Alamy View image in fullscreen Enterprise Car Club already has some cars in London. Photograph: Andrew McCarthy/Alamy Zipcar’s rivals consider London expansion after it reveals UK exit Free2Move, Enterprise Car Club and Co Wheels among those eyeing growth, as well as peer-to-peer firm Hiyacar… Continue reading Zipcar’s rivals consider London expansion after it reveals UK exit
EU’s 2035 petrol and diesel car ban will be watered down, says senior MEP
A BMW car plant in Munich. German carmakers have lobbied against the EU ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A BMW car plant in Munich. German carmakers have lobbied against the EU ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images EU’s… Continue reading EU’s 2035 petrol and diesel car ban will be watered down, says senior MEP
Western carmakers ‘in fight for lives’ against Chinese rivals, says Ford boss
Chinese electric cars awaiting export at Taicang port in Jiangsu province. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Chinese electric cars awaiting export at Taicang port in Jiangsu province. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images Western carmakers ‘in fight for lives’ against Chinese rivals, says Ford boss Jim Farley’s comments come as US manufacturer and Renault announce deal… Continue reading Western carmakers ‘in fight for lives’ against Chinese rivals, says Ford boss
Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
A man in a wheelchair about to get into his car. Photograph: Andriy Popov/Alamy View image in fullscreen A man in a wheelchair about to get into his car. Photograph: Andriy Popov/Alamy Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour Frances Ryan Starmer’s ailing government is happy… Continue reading Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
What has gone wrong at Zipcar – and is UK car-sharing market dead?
Zipcar says it will close its UK operation, removing access to its shared fleet across London at the end of this year. Photograph: William Barton/Alamy View image in fullscreen Zipcar says it will close its UK operation, removing access to its shared fleet across London at the end of this year. Photograph: William Barton/Alamy What… Continue reading What has gone wrong at Zipcar – and is UK car-sharing market dead?
Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks
Vehicles drive down the 405 freeway in Inglewood, California, on 19 September 2019. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Vehicles drive down the 405 freeway in Inglewood, California, on 19 September 2019. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks Move marks president’s latest effort to… Continue reading Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks
Motability cuts are a deeply cynical policy | Letter
‘For a Labour government to echo rightwing narratives about “luxury” cars is a disappointing and dangerous step.’ Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy View image in fullscreen ‘For a Labour government to echo rightwing narratives about “luxury” cars is a disappointing and dangerous step.’ Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy Letters Motability cuts are a deeply cynical policy Disabled customers and their carers… Continue reading Motability cuts are a deeply cynical policy | Letter