There are more than 1.3m electric cars on UK roads at present, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian View image in fullscreen There are more than 1.3m electric cars on UK roads at present, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian Rachel… Continue reading Rachel Reeves considering pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles in budget
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China accuses Dutch of prolonging chip war that threatens to halt car factories
Although Nexperia’s chips are manufactured in Europe, about 70% are packaged in China before distribution. Photograph: Algi Febri Sugita/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Although Nexperia’s chips are manufactured in Europe, about 70% are packaged in China before distribution. Photograph: Algi Febri Sugita/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock China accuses Dutch of prolonging chip war that threatens… Continue reading China accuses Dutch of prolonging chip war that threatens to halt car factories
Trump policies spur economic anxiety in US Republican heartland: ‘Tariffs are affecting everything’
Peggy Guffey makes honey comb chips, at Schimpffs Confectionery, in downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana, on 7 April 2016. Photograph: Al Drago/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Peggy Guffey makes honey comb chips, at Schimpffs Confectionery, in downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana, on 7 April 2016. Photograph: Al Drago/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/Getty Images Trump policies spur economic anxiety… Continue reading Trump policies spur economic anxiety in US Republican heartland: ‘Tariffs are affecting everything’
Nexperia halts chip supplies to China in threat to global car production
Nexperia’s head office in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The company said it hoped to resume shipments to China. Photograph: Peter Dejong/AP View image in fullscreen Nexperia’s head office in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The company said it hoped to resume shipments to China. Photograph: Peter Dejong/AP Nexperia halts chip supplies to China in threat to global car production Dutch-controlled… Continue reading Nexperia halts chip supplies to China in threat to global car production
Ministers’ claims to have helped JLR in doubt as £1.5bn support left untouched
Peter Kyle, business secretary, visits Webasto, a supplier to JLR, in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, last month. Photograph: Jacob King/PA View image in fullscreen Peter Kyle, business secretary, visits Webasto, a supplier to JLR, in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, last month. Photograph: Jacob King/PA Ministers’ claims to have helped JLR in doubt as £1.5bn support… Continue reading Ministers’ claims to have helped JLR in doubt as £1.5bn support left untouched
‘This is the future!’: inside the next generation of electric cars that fly and drive themselves (but the doors are a bit tricky)
‘Are we all going to be driving flying cars in the future?’ Caitlin Cassidy has questions as she sits in the XPeng X2 Flying Car at the EV Motor Show in Sydney. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The Guardian View image in fullscreen ‘Are we all going to be driving flying cars in the future?’ Caitlin Cassidy has… Continue reading ‘This is the future!’: inside the next generation of electric cars that fly and drive themselves (but the doors are a bit tricky)
Volkswagen indicates shortage of Chinese chips would hit profits
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
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