A BMW car plant in Munich. German carmakers have lobbied against the EU ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A BMW car plant in Munich. German carmakers have lobbied against the EU ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images EU’s… Continue reading EU’s 2035 petrol and diesel car ban will be watered down, says senior MEP
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Western carmakers ‘in fight for lives’ against Chinese rivals, says Ford boss
Chinese electric cars awaiting export at Taicang port in Jiangsu province. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Chinese electric cars awaiting export at Taicang port in Jiangsu province. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images Western carmakers ‘in fight for lives’ against Chinese rivals, says Ford boss Jim Farley’s comments come as US manufacturer and Renault announce deal… Continue reading Western carmakers ‘in fight for lives’ against Chinese rivals, says Ford boss
Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
A man in a wheelchair about to get into his car. Photograph: Andriy Popov/Alamy View image in fullscreen A man in a wheelchair about to get into his car. Photograph: Andriy Popov/Alamy Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour Frances Ryan Starmer’s ailing government is happy… Continue reading Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
What has gone wrong at Zipcar – and is UK car-sharing market dead?
Zipcar says it will close its UK operation, removing access to its shared fleet across London at the end of this year. Photograph: William Barton/Alamy View image in fullscreen Zipcar says it will close its UK operation, removing access to its shared fleet across London at the end of this year. Photograph: William Barton/Alamy What… Continue reading What has gone wrong at Zipcar – and is UK car-sharing market dead?
Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks
Vehicles drive down the 405 freeway in Inglewood, California, on 19 September 2019. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Vehicles drive down the 405 freeway in Inglewood, California, on 19 September 2019. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks Move marks president’s latest effort to… Continue reading Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks
Motability cuts are a deeply cynical policy | Letter
‘For a Labour government to echo rightwing narratives about “luxury” cars is a disappointing and dangerous step.’ Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy View image in fullscreen ‘For a Labour government to echo rightwing narratives about “luxury” cars is a disappointing and dangerous step.’ Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy Letters Motability cuts are a deeply cynical policy Disabled customers and their carers… Continue reading Motability cuts are a deeply cynical policy | Letter
Design boss behind new Jaguar leaves JLR weeks after change of CEO
Gerry McGovern at the Jaguar relaunch in Miami in December 2024. Photograph: Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Jaguar View image in fullscreen Gerry McGovern at the Jaguar relaunch in Miami in December 2024. Photograph: Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Jaguar Design boss behind new Jaguar leaves JLR weeks after change of CEO Gerry McGovern reportedly removed from… Continue reading Design boss behind new Jaguar leaves JLR weeks after change of CEO
Tesla privately warned UK that weakening EV rules would hit sales
A Tesla car plugged in to an electric charging point in London. Photograph: Amer Ghazzal/REX/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen A Tesla car plugged in to an electric charging point in London. Photograph: Amer Ghazzal/REX/Shutterstock Tesla privately warned UK that weakening EV rules would hit sales Elon Musk-owned electric carmaker also called for support for the… Continue reading Tesla privately warned UK that weakening EV rules would hit sales
‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban
A Polestar 4 on display during the Everything Electric electric vehicle show in Melbourne. The carmaker was bought by Volvo in 2015 and then spun off in 2017. Photograph: James Ross/AAP View image in fullscreen A Polestar 4 on display during the Everything Electric electric vehicle show in Melbourne. The carmaker was bought by Volvo… Continue reading ‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban
Zipcar, world’s biggest car-sharing company, to close UK operation
Zipcar is to suspend new bookings after 31 December pending the outcome of a consultation on possible redundancies. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Zipcar is to suspend new bookings after 31 December pending the outcome of a consultation on possible redundancies. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian Zipcar, world’s biggest car-sharing company, to close… Continue reading Zipcar, world’s biggest car-sharing company, to close UK operation