JLR has been relatively cautious about embracing electric vehicles. Photograph: Terry Dean/Alamy View image in fullscreen JLR has been relatively cautious about embracing electric vehicles. Photograph: Terry Dean/Alamy Jaguar tells ministers stopping car thefts more important than tax cuts As JLR reveals highest quarterly profit since 2017, its boss calls for UK to spend more… Continue reading Jaguar tells ministers stopping car thefts more important than tax cuts
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Biden gains union worker support but faces ceasefire protests in Michigan
Joe Biden speaks to members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) in Warren, Michigan, on 1 February 2024. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Joe Biden speaks to members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) in Warren, Michigan, on 1 February 2024. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images Biden gains union worker support but faces… Continue reading Biden gains union worker support but faces ceasefire protests in Michigan
Carmakers may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour, NGO investigation finds
BYD car factory in Xi’an, China. Some automotive companies may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour in their supply chains, a Human Rights Watch report says. Photograph: Alex Plavevski/EPA View image in fullscreen BYD car factory in Xi’an, China. Some automotive companies may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour in their… Continue reading Carmakers may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour, NGO investigation finds
Carmakers ‘grossly under-reporting’ emissions as Australia starts real-world tests
Analysts say ongoing discrepancies in the accuracy of carmakers’ emissions reporting prove the industry would benefit from stricter regulations. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP View image in fullscreen Analysts say ongoing discrepancies in the accuracy of carmakers’ emissions reporting prove the industry would benefit from stricter regulations. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP Carmakers ‘grossly under-reporting’ emissions as Australia starts… Continue reading Carmakers ‘grossly under-reporting’ emissions as Australia starts real-world tests
‘Do not drive’: Toyota recalls 50,000 older US cars over deadly airbag fears
A Toyota Corolla in Los Angeles. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters View image in fullscreen A Toyota Corolla in Los Angeles. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters ‘Do not drive’: Toyota recalls 50,000 older US cars over deadly airbag fears Advisory covers older models of Corolla, Matrix and Rav 4 whose airbag inflator could explode and potentially kill motorists Toyota… Continue reading ‘Do not drive’: Toyota recalls 50,000 older US cars over deadly airbag fears
‘Seismic shift’: driving unaffordable for many in US amid push toward SUVs
The total cost of car ownership in the US has reached all-time highs. Photograph: Edmund Lowe/Shutterstock / cpaulfell View image in fullscreen The total cost of car ownership in the US has reached all-time highs. Photograph: Edmund Lowe/Shutterstock / cpaulfell ‘Seismic shift’: driving unaffordable for many in US amid push toward SUVs Luxury vehicles, production… Continue reading ‘Seismic shift’: driving unaffordable for many in US amid push toward SUVs
How can my old Honda Jazz be ‘too high risk’ to insure?
A Honda Jazz may not seem at high risk of theft, but the number of claims for catalytic converter thefts has soared. Photograph: Garry Weaser/The Guardian View image in fullscreen A Honda Jazz may not seem at high risk of theft, but the number of claims for catalytic converter thefts has soared. Photograph: Garry Weaser/The… Continue reading How can my old Honda Jazz be ‘too high risk’ to insure?
GM’s Cruise reveals dual US probes into grisly collision and company’s response
A self-driving GM Bolt EV is seen during a media event in San Francisco, California, on 28 November 2017. Photograph: Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters View image in fullscreen A self-driving GM Bolt EV is seen during a media event in San Francisco, California, on 28 November 2017. Photograph: Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters GM’s Cruise reveals dual US probes into… Continue reading GM’s Cruise reveals dual US probes into grisly collision and company’s response
‘It’s taken a toll’: burnout drives auction of vintage Holdens at Australian museum
Classic early Holdens, including the FB model (left), which was produced between 1960-61. Photograph: Dina Galea View image in fullscreen Classic early Holdens, including the FB model (left), which was produced between 1960-61. Photograph: Dina Galea ‘It’s taken a toll’: burnout drives auction of vintage Holdens at Australian museum Seven classic cars and naming rights… Continue reading ‘It’s taken a toll’: burnout drives auction of vintage Holdens at Australian museum
Tesla delivers underwhelming earnings despite Cybertruck launch and high vehicle deliveries
Tesla had a disappointing third quarter in 2023, earning $690m less than analysts expected. Photograph: John Thys/AFP/Getty Images Tesla had a disappointing third quarter in 2023, earning $690m less than analysts expected. Photograph: John Thys/AFP/Getty Images Tesla delivers underwhelming earnings despite Cybertruck launch and high vehicle deliveries Electric vehicle manufacturer’s earnings in the fourth quarter… Continue reading Tesla delivers underwhelming earnings despite Cybertruck launch and high vehicle deliveries