Some in the electric vehicle industry said they were disappointed that the Climate Change Committee did not call for the government to reconsider the proposed policy changes. Photograph: Essential Energy/PR IMAGE View image in fullscreen Some in the electric vehicle industry said they were disappointed that the Climate Change Committee did not call for the… Continue reading Weakening of sales rules may lead to fewer electric cars on UK roads, says climate adviser
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Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK, study estimates
Pollution from vehicles that had defeat devices has killed about 16,000 people in the UK and caused 30,000 cases of asthma in children. Photograph: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters View image in fullscreen Pollution from vehicles that had defeat devices has killed about 16,000 people in the UK and caused 30,000 cases of asthma in children. Photograph: Fabrizio… Continue reading Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK, study estimates
Tesla sales slump across Europe amid backlash against Musk
An anti-Musk protester outside a Tesla dealership in California. In the UK, the company registered just 512 new vehicles in April. Photograph: Amy Katz/Zuma/Rex View image in fullscreen An anti-Musk protester outside a Tesla dealership in California. In the UK, the company registered just 512 new vehicles in April. Photograph: Amy Katz/Zuma/Rex Tesla sales slump… Continue reading Tesla sales slump across Europe amid backlash against Musk
Toyota to move some GR Corolla production to UK from Japan
A Toyota GR Corolla at a US motor show. The carmaker will temporarily dispatch engineers from Japan to the UK to share expertise. Photograph: Bill Greenblatt/UPI/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen A Toyota GR Corolla at a US motor show. The carmaker will temporarily dispatch engineers from Japan to the UK to share expertise. Photograph: Bill… Continue reading Toyota to move some GR Corolla production to UK from Japan
IMF lifts UK growth forecast for 2025; markets welcome US delay to EU 50% tariffs – business live
07.00 EDT IMF lifts UK growth forecast this year Newsflash: The International Monetary Fund has lifted its forecast for UK economic growth this year. Following an annual check-up on the British economy, the IMF has upgraded the UK’s expected growth rate this year to 1.2% from 1.1%, and reassured us that an “economic recovery is under… Continue reading IMF lifts UK growth forecast for 2025; markets welcome US delay to EU 50% tariffs – business live
DAF truck maker accused of ‘stringing out’ hauliers’ legal case for compensation
An assembly line for electric trucks in the DAF site in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Photograph: Hollandse Hoogte/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen An assembly line for electric trucks in the DAF site in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Photograph: Hollandse Hoogte/Shutterstock DAF truck maker accused of ‘stringing out’ hauliers’ legal case for compensation Lawsuit by 11,000 claimants calling for £6,000… Continue reading DAF truck maker accused of ‘stringing out’ hauliers’ legal case for compensation
Four former Volkswagen managers convicted of fraud in ‘dieselgate’ trial
Volkswagen has paid more than £24bn in fines and compensation to vehicle owners as a result of the ‘dieselgate’ scandal. Photograph: Michael Probst/AP View image in fullscreen Volkswagen has paid more than £24bn in fines and compensation to vehicle owners as a result of the ‘dieselgate’ scandal. Photograph: Michael Probst/AP Four former Volkswagen managers convicted… Continue reading Four former Volkswagen managers convicted of fraud in ‘dieselgate’ trial
About £1bn in car loan compensation at risk because data deleted, lawyers warn
Discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs) allowed car dealerships to earn more commission by setting higher interest rates. Photograph: Findlay/Alamy View image in fullscreen Discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs) allowed car dealerships to earn more commission by setting higher interest rates. Photograph: Findlay/Alamy About £1bn in car loan compensation at risk because data deleted, lawyers warn Lenders’ routine… Continue reading About £1bn in car loan compensation at risk because data deleted, lawyers warn
Sing when you’re winning: how karaoke in cars heralds the triumph of Chinese firms
The BYD Seagull electric car has ruffled feathers with a price of about £6,000 in China. Its autonomous technology, dubbed ‘God’s Eye’, matches that available on much more expensive cars. Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The BYD Seagull electric car has ruffled feathers with a price of about £6,000 in China. Its autonomous… Continue reading Sing when you’re winning: how karaoke in cars heralds the triumph of Chinese firms
Weakening of UK EV sales rules ‘likely to result in significantly more carbon emissions’
Last year the automotive industry sold 167,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, up 18% on the previous year. Photograph: Volodymyr Kalyniuk/Alamy View image in fullscreen Last year the automotive industry sold 167,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, up 18% on the previous year. Photograph: Volodymyr Kalyniuk/Alamy Weakening of UK EV sales rules ‘likely to result in significantly… Continue reading Weakening of UK EV sales rules ‘likely to result in significantly more carbon emissions’