The expert group warns that the country is dependent on the ‘humble number plate’. Photograph: Val’s World/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen The expert group warns that the country is dependent on the ‘humble number plate’. Photograph: Val’s World/Shutterstock More than 130 official suppliers willing to sell cloned UK number plates, experts find Exclusive: Academics warn… Continue reading More than 130 official suppliers willing to sell cloned UK number plates, experts find
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Volkswagen to make ‘massive’ investment in US in bid to avoid tariffs
The Volkswagen Group, which includes Porsche, could be badly hit by tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. Photograph: Friso Gentsch/EPA View image in fullscreen The Volkswagen Group, which includes Porsche, could be badly hit by tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. Photograph: Friso Gentsch/EPA Volkswagen to make ‘massive’ investment in US in bid to avoid tariffs CEO… Continue reading Volkswagen to make ‘massive’ investment in US in bid to avoid tariffs
Weakening of sales rules may lead to fewer electric cars on UK roads, says climate adviser
Some in the electric vehicle industry said they were disappointed that the Climate Change Committee did not call for the government to reconsider the proposed policy changes. Photograph: Essential Energy/PR IMAGE View image in fullscreen Some in the electric vehicle industry said they were disappointed that the Climate Change Committee did not call for the… Continue reading Weakening of sales rules may lead to fewer electric cars on UK roads, says climate adviser
Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK, study estimates
Pollution from vehicles that had defeat devices has killed about 16,000 people in the UK and caused 30,000 cases of asthma in children. Photograph: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters View image in fullscreen Pollution from vehicles that had defeat devices has killed about 16,000 people in the UK and caused 30,000 cases of asthma in children. Photograph: Fabrizio… Continue reading Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK, study estimates
Tesla sales slump across Europe amid backlash against Musk
An anti-Musk protester outside a Tesla dealership in California. In the UK, the company registered just 512 new vehicles in April. Photograph: Amy Katz/Zuma/Rex View image in fullscreen An anti-Musk protester outside a Tesla dealership in California. In the UK, the company registered just 512 new vehicles in April. Photograph: Amy Katz/Zuma/Rex Tesla sales slump… Continue reading Tesla sales slump across Europe amid backlash against Musk
Toyota to move some GR Corolla production to UK from Japan
A Toyota GR Corolla at a US motor show. The carmaker will temporarily dispatch engineers from Japan to the UK to share expertise. Photograph: Bill Greenblatt/UPI/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen A Toyota GR Corolla at a US motor show. The carmaker will temporarily dispatch engineers from Japan to the UK to share expertise. Photograph: Bill… Continue reading Toyota to move some GR Corolla production to UK from Japan
IMF lifts UK growth forecast for 2025; markets welcome US delay to EU 50% tariffs – business live
07.00 EDT IMF lifts UK growth forecast this year Newsflash: The International Monetary Fund has lifted its forecast for UK economic growth this year. Following an annual check-up on the British economy, the IMF has upgraded the UK’s expected growth rate this year to 1.2% from 1.1%, and reassured us that an “economic recovery is under… Continue reading IMF lifts UK growth forecast for 2025; markets welcome US delay to EU 50% tariffs – business live
DAF truck maker accused of ‘stringing out’ hauliers’ legal case for compensation
An assembly line for electric trucks in the DAF site in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Photograph: Hollandse Hoogte/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen An assembly line for electric trucks in the DAF site in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Photograph: Hollandse Hoogte/Shutterstock DAF truck maker accused of ‘stringing out’ hauliers’ legal case for compensation Lawsuit by 11,000 claimants calling for £6,000… Continue reading DAF truck maker accused of ‘stringing out’ hauliers’ legal case for compensation
Four former Volkswagen managers convicted of fraud in ‘dieselgate’ trial
Volkswagen has paid more than £24bn in fines and compensation to vehicle owners as a result of the ‘dieselgate’ scandal. Photograph: Michael Probst/AP View image in fullscreen Volkswagen has paid more than £24bn in fines and compensation to vehicle owners as a result of the ‘dieselgate’ scandal. Photograph: Michael Probst/AP Four former Volkswagen managers convicted… Continue reading Four former Volkswagen managers convicted of fraud in ‘dieselgate’ trial
About £1bn in car loan compensation at risk because data deleted, lawyers warn
Discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs) allowed car dealerships to earn more commission by setting higher interest rates. Photograph: Findlay/Alamy View image in fullscreen Discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs) allowed car dealerships to earn more commission by setting higher interest rates. Photograph: Findlay/Alamy About £1bn in car loan compensation at risk because data deleted, lawyers warn Lenders’ routine… Continue reading About £1bn in car loan compensation at risk because data deleted, lawyers warn