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?
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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
United Auto Workers union endorses Joe Biden for president
Joe Biden stands with Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, in Washington DC, on 24 January 2024. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP Joe Biden stands with Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, in Washington DC, on 24 January 2024. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP United Auto Workers union endorses Joe Biden for president UAW formally… Continue reading United Auto Workers union endorses Joe Biden for president
Tesla plans to make new mass market electric car model in mid-2025
Elon Musk has long whetted fans’ appetites for affordable electric vehicles. Photograph: Mike Stewart/AP Elon Musk has long whetted fans’ appetites for affordable electric vehicles. Photograph: Mike Stewart/AP Tesla plans to make new mass market electric car model in mid-2025 Elon Musk’s company sent invitation for bids to suppliers for new ‘Redwood’ model, according to… Continue reading Tesla plans to make new mass market electric car model in mid-2025
‘We want everybody walking out’: UAW chief outlines mass strike for May 2028
UAW president Shawn Fain, union members and workers at a Stellantis factory in Michigan, picket outside the facility on 22 September 2023. Photograph: Matthew Hatcher/AFP/Getty Images UAW president Shawn Fain, union members and workers at a Stellantis factory in Michigan, picket outside the facility on 22 September 2023. Photograph: Matthew Hatcher/AFP/Getty Images ‘We want everybody… Continue reading ‘We want everybody walking out’: UAW chief outlines mass strike for May 2028
SUVs drive trend for new cars to grow 1cm wider in UK and EU every two years, says report
France has fought the trend towards heavier cars more than most of Europe’s big economies. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images France has fought the trend towards heavier cars more than most of Europe’s big economies. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images SUVs drive trend for new cars to grow 1cm wider in UK and EU every two years, says report… Continue reading SUVs drive trend for new cars to grow 1cm wider in UK and EU every two years, says report
Average car insurance cost in UK nears £1,000 after prices rise 58%
The cost of paying out for claims has driven up car insurance prices, experts say. Photograph: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images The cost of paying out for claims has driven up car insurance prices, experts say. Photograph: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Average car insurance cost in UK nears £1,000 after prices rise 58% Young drivers face huge increases… Continue reading Average car insurance cost in UK nears £1,000 after prices rise 58%
Transparent TVs, AI catflaps: what were the tech standouts at CES 2024?
LG’s transparent Signature OLED T wows people attending CES 2024. Photograph: Seokyong Lee/Penta Press/Rex/Shutterstock LG’s transparent Signature OLED T wows people attending CES 2024. Photograph: Seokyong Lee/Penta Press/Rex/Shutterstock Transparent TVs, AI catflaps: what were the tech standouts at CES 2024? AI companions, hidden speakers, bird-spotting binoculars and sideways-driving cars shine at annual tech show in… Continue reading Transparent TVs, AI catflaps: what were the tech standouts at CES 2024?