The VW factory in Dresden. The company said the chip problem was down to politics. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty View image in fullscreen The VW factory in Dresden. The company said the chip problem was down to politics. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Volkswagen indicates shortage of Chinese chips would hit profits New EV models are offsetting a slump in… Continue reading Volkswagen indicates shortage of Chinese chips would hit profits
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EU carmakers ‘days away’ from factories halting work in chip war with China
Workers at the Volkswagen car factory in Germany. Companies such as Mercedes are now searching globally for alternatives sources for the Nexperia chip. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Workers at the Volkswagen car factory in Germany. Companies such as Mercedes are now searching globally for alternatives sources for the Nexperia chip. Photograph:… Continue reading EU carmakers ‘days away’ from factories halting work in chip war with China
Toyota denies promising to invest $10bn in US after Trump announcement
People walk past the logo of Toyota during the press day of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo on Wednesday. Photograph: Philip Fong/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen People walk past the logo of Toyota during the press day of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo on Wednesday. Photograph: Philip Fong/AFP/Getty Images Toyota denies promising… Continue reading Toyota denies promising to invest $10bn in US after Trump announcement
Aston Martin cuts investment plan by £300m as Trump tariffs bite
Aston Martin delivered the first of its Valhalla supercars this month. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA View image in fullscreen Aston Martin delivered the first of its Valhalla supercars this month. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Aston Martin cuts investment plan by £300m as Trump tariffs bite Carmaker’s third-quarter losses bigger than expected at £112m, with weak demand in… Continue reading Aston Martin cuts investment plan by £300m as Trump tariffs bite
UK steps up review of headlight glare as drivers complain of being dazzled
An RAC survey has found that bright headlights make more than a quarter of motorists nervous of driving in the dark. Photograph: Transportimage Picture Library./Alamy View image in fullscreen An RAC survey has found that bright headlights make more than a quarter of motorists nervous of driving in the dark. Photograph: Transportimage Picture Library./Alamy UK… Continue reading UK steps up review of headlight glare as drivers complain of being dazzled
Is London ready for driverless taxis? – podcast
Is London ready for driverless taxis? – podcast 00:00:0000:00:00 Autonomous cabs are a staple in some US cities – but how will they cope with London’s streets? Gwyn Topham and Johana Bhuiyan report Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd enjoys a ride in a driverless taxi in Austin, Texas, as transport correspondent Gwyn Topham examines… Continue reading Is London ready for driverless taxis? – podcast
Car production slumps to a 73-year low after JLR cyber-attack
Car output dropped to 51,100, from 70,000 in September 2024. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy View image in fullscreen Car output dropped to 51,100, from 70,000 in September 2024. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy Car production slumps to a 73-year low after JLR cyber-attack Shutdown contributes to 27% slump across the UK sector, which says it remains under ‘immense… Continue reading Car production slumps to a 73-year low after JLR cyber-attack
Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say
The VW factory in Zwickau, Germany. The company confirmed that Nexperia components are used in its vehicles. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/Getty View image in fullscreen The VW factory in Zwickau, Germany. The company confirmed that Nexperia components are used in its vehicles. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/Getty Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories,… Continue reading Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say
Jaguar Land Rover hack has cost UK economy £1.9bn, experts say
JLR started to resume manufacturing this month after an almost six-week shutdown caused by the hack. Photograph: Colin Underhill/Alamy View image in fullscreen JLR started to resume manufacturing this month after an almost six-week shutdown caused by the hack. Photograph: Colin Underhill/Alamy Jaguar Land Rover hack has cost UK economy £1.9bn, experts say Cybersecurity body… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover hack has cost UK economy £1.9bn, experts say
General Motors lifts financial forecast as Trump tariff outlook improves
General Motors logo seen on the facade of the headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, in March 2021. Photograph: Rebecca Cook/Reuters View image in fullscreen General Motors logo seen on the facade of the headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, in March 2021. Photograph: Rebecca Cook/Reuters General Motors lifts financial forecast as Trump tariff outlook improves Detroit automaker expects… Continue reading General Motors lifts financial forecast as Trump tariff outlook improves