Lenders including Santander UK, Close Brothers, Barclays and Lloyds are potentially on the hook for up to £44bn, according to some analysts. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Lenders including Santander UK, Close Brothers, Barclays and Lloyds are potentially on the hook for up to £44bn, according to some analysts. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty… Continue reading More than 23m Britons think they may be due compensation for mis-sold car loans, UK poll finds
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UK carmakers on track to meet EV sales target despite intense lobbying to lower quota
Car industry lobbyists say that although one in four new car buyers went electric, the pace of change needs to quicken. Photograph: John Walton/PA View image in fullscreen Car industry lobbyists say that although one in four new car buyers went electric, the pace of change needs to quicken. Photograph: John Walton/PA UK carmakers on… Continue reading UK carmakers on track to meet EV sales target despite intense lobbying to lower quota
UK electric car sales up by a third in first half of 2025, preliminary data suggests
British car factories have had to contend with a slowdown in response to extra US tariffs of 25%, but a lower rate of 10% kicked in from Monday. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images View image in fullscreen British car factories have had to contend with a slowdown in response to extra US tariffs of 25%, but… Continue reading UK electric car sales up by a third in first half of 2025, preliminary data suggests
EU may as well be ‘province of China’ due to reliance on imports, says industrialist
‘Europe has to become independent of China, otherwise it’s just blah blah blah,’ says Stefan Scherer. Photograph: Kristin Bethge/The Guardian View image in fullscreen ‘Europe has to become independent of China, otherwise it’s just blah blah blah,’ says Stefan Scherer. Photograph: Kristin Bethge/The Guardian EU may as well be ‘province of China’ due to reliance… Continue reading EU may as well be ‘province of China’ due to reliance on imports, says industrialist
Shiploads of cars ready to set sail for US from UK as trade deal kicks in
Robotic arms work on a chassis in the aluminium body shop, part of Jaguar Land Rover’s advanced manufacturing facility in Solihull, Birmingham. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy View image in fullscreen Robotic arms work on a chassis in the aluminium body shop, part of Jaguar Land Rover’s advanced manufacturing facility in Solihull, Birmingham. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy Shiploads… Continue reading Shiploads of cars ready to set sail for US from UK as trade deal kicks in
Lotus in urgent talks with business secretary but has ‘no plans’ to shut Norfolk factory
Lotus says: ‘We are actively exploring strategic options to enhance efficiency and ensure global competitiveness in the evolving market.’ Photograph: Darrin Jenkins/Alamy View image in fullscreen Lotus says: ‘We are actively exploring strategic options to enhance efficiency and ensure global competitiveness in the evolving market.’ Photograph: Darrin Jenkins/Alamy Lotus in urgent talks with business secretary… Continue reading Lotus in urgent talks with business secretary but has ‘no plans’ to shut Norfolk factory
Business secretary to meet Lotus chiefs amid doubts over future of operations
Lotus sought to ease concerns with a statement that it remains ‘committed’ to the UK. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters View image in fullscreen Lotus sought to ease concerns with a statement that it remains ‘committed’ to the UK. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Business secretary to meet Lotus chiefs amid doubts over future of operations Jonathan Reynolds to… Continue reading Business secretary to meet Lotus chiefs amid doubts over future of operations
Lotus plans end to UK sportscar production, putting 1,300 jobs at risk
The Lotus plant in Norfolk has not built any cars since mid-May. Photograph: Darrin Jenkins/Alamy View image in fullscreen The Lotus plant in Norfolk has not built any cars since mid-May. Photograph: Darrin Jenkins/Alamy Lotus plans end to UK sportscar production, putting 1,300 jobs at risk Carmaker’s Chinese owner, Geely, looking at options including shifting… Continue reading Lotus plans end to UK sportscar production, putting 1,300 jobs at risk
Chinese carmaker Chery Auto ‘actively considering’ building UK factory
Chery Auto’s Jaecoo 7 Super Hybrid. The company says there is a growing appetite for Chinese cars. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters View image in fullscreen Chery Auto’s Jaecoo 7 Super Hybrid. The company says there is a growing appetite for Chinese cars. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Chinese carmaker Chery Auto ‘actively considering’ building UK factory As company… Continue reading Chinese carmaker Chery Auto ‘actively considering’ building UK factory
Do electric vehicles make people more carsick?
Do electric vehicles make people more carsick? An increasing number of people are experiencing motion sickness in EVs, and there is a scientific explanation as to why View image in fullscreen Illustration: The Guardian/Charles Desmarais With electric cars skyrocketing in popularity around the world – in 2024, 22% of new car sales worldwide were electric… Continue reading Do electric vehicles make people more carsick?