An RAC survey has found that bright headlights make more than a quarter of motorists nervous of driving in the dark. Photograph: Transportimage Picture Library./Alamy View image in fullscreen An RAC survey has found that bright headlights make more than a quarter of motorists nervous of driving in the dark. Photograph: Transportimage Picture Library./Alamy UK… Continue reading UK steps up review of headlight glare as drivers complain of being dazzled
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Is London ready for driverless taxis? – podcast
Is London ready for driverless taxis? – podcast 00:00:0000:00:00 Autonomous cabs are a staple in some US cities – but how will they cope with London’s streets? Gwyn Topham and Johana Bhuiyan report Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd enjoys a ride in a driverless taxi in Austin, Texas, as transport correspondent Gwyn Topham examines… Continue reading Is London ready for driverless taxis? – podcast
Car production slumps to a 73-year low after JLR cyber-attack
Car output dropped to 51,100, from 70,000 in September 2024. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy View image in fullscreen Car output dropped to 51,100, from 70,000 in September 2024. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy Car production slumps to a 73-year low after JLR cyber-attack Shutdown contributes to 27% slump across the UK sector, which says it remains under ‘immense… Continue reading Car production slumps to a 73-year low after JLR cyber-attack
Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say
The VW factory in Zwickau, Germany. The company confirmed that Nexperia components are used in its vehicles. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/Getty View image in fullscreen The VW factory in Zwickau, Germany. The company confirmed that Nexperia components are used in its vehicles. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/Getty Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories,… Continue reading Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say
Jaguar Land Rover hack has cost UK economy £1.9bn, experts say
JLR started to resume manufacturing this month after an almost six-week shutdown caused by the hack. Photograph: Colin Underhill/Alamy View image in fullscreen JLR started to resume manufacturing this month after an almost six-week shutdown caused by the hack. Photograph: Colin Underhill/Alamy Jaguar Land Rover hack has cost UK economy £1.9bn, experts say Cybersecurity body… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover hack has cost UK economy £1.9bn, experts say
General Motors lifts financial forecast as Trump tariff outlook improves
General Motors logo seen on the facade of the headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, in March 2021. Photograph: Rebecca Cook/Reuters View image in fullscreen General Motors logo seen on the facade of the headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, in March 2021. Photograph: Rebecca Cook/Reuters General Motors lifts financial forecast as Trump tariff outlook improves Detroit automaker expects… Continue reading General Motors lifts financial forecast as Trump tariff outlook improves
The Guardian view on hybrid cars: profitable for carmakers but not very green | Editorial
‘Carmakers can charge top dollar for what are essentially re-engineered petrol cars with a battery bolted on.’ Photograph: Getty/iStockphoto View image in fullscreen ‘Carmakers can charge top dollar for what are essentially re-engineered petrol cars with a battery bolted on.’ Photograph: Getty/iStockphoto The Guardian view on hybrid cars: profitable for carmakers but not very green… Continue reading The Guardian view on hybrid cars: profitable for carmakers but not very green | Editorial
Driverless cars are coming to the UK – but the road to autonomy has bumps ahead
Robotaxis could start operating in regulated public trials as early as spring 2026 – but the rules are yet to be fully established, and testing may include a safety driver for some time. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Robotaxis could start operating in regulated public trials as early as spring 2026 –… Continue reading Driverless cars are coming to the UK – but the road to autonomy has bumps ahead
Ferrari cuts number of cars it sends to UK after non-dom tax status scrapped
April’s non-dom tax changes in the UK prompted fears that Ferrari would lose its wealthy client base. Photograph: Remo Casilli/Reuters View image in fullscreen April’s non-dom tax changes in the UK prompted fears that Ferrari would lose its wealthy client base. Photograph: Remo Casilli/Reuters Ferrari cuts number of cars it sends to UK after non-dom… Continue reading Ferrari cuts number of cars it sends to UK after non-dom tax status scrapped
‘Finances are getting tighter’: US car repossessions surge as more Americans default on auto loans
A Tricolor dealership in Mesa, Arizona, on 24 September 2025. Photograph: Ash Ponders/Bloomberg via Getty Images View image in fullscreen A Tricolor dealership in Mesa, Arizona, on 24 September 2025. Photograph: Ash Ponders/Bloomberg via Getty Images ‘Finances are getting tighter’: US car repossessions surge as more Americans default on auto loans Wall Street sounds alarm… Continue reading ‘Finances are getting tighter’: US car repossessions surge as more Americans default on auto loans