Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce share prices soar as manufacturers welcome US tariff cuts

UK prime minister Keir Starmer speaks to employees at the JLR car factory in the West Midlands, England, on 8 May, 2025. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images View image in fullscreen UK prime minister Keir Starmer speaks to employees at the JLR car factory in the West Midlands, England, on 8 May, 2025. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images Aston… Continue reading Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce share prices soar as manufacturers welcome US tariff cuts

New UK-US trade deal is a relief for Starmer but doubts, and tariffs, remain

The UK economy is fragile, but the agreement might alleviate some of the uncertainty around it. Photograph: Alberto Pezzali/Reuters View image in fullscreen The UK economy is fragile, but the agreement might alleviate some of the uncertainty around it. Photograph: Alberto Pezzali/Reuters Analysis New UK-US trade deal is a relief for Starmer but doubts, and… Continue reading New UK-US trade deal is a relief for Starmer but doubts, and tariffs, remain

Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection

US president Donald Trump today dropped the existing 25 percent tariffs on imports of British cars to 10 percent in a move that could provide a lifeline for luxury carmakers. For Jaguar Land Rover especially, today’s tariff carve-out could be highly welcome, perhaps even essential. The UK company was facing the prospect of $27,000 price… Continue reading Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection

Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV dealing with early ‘hiccups,’ interim CEO says

Lucid Motors has been working through some quality “hiccups” in the early stages of delivering its long-awaited electric SUV, according to interim CEO Marc Winterhoff. “It is true that we had some technical issues that we had to overcome around software” and the Gravity’s heads-up display, Winterhoff said on a conference call Tuesday. “There have… Continue reading Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV dealing with early ‘hiccups,’ interim CEO says

India-UK FTA shifts gears: Tariff cuts to drive growth in auto, EV and component trade

The agreement was finalised after discussions at the G20 Summit in Rio and intense rounds of negotiation led by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State Jonathan Reynolds. The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is set to transform the automotive landscape by slashing import tariffs on… Continue reading India-UK FTA shifts gears: Tariff cuts to drive growth in auto, EV and component trade

Auto cos fear lower UK tariffs may lead to Chinese dumping

While the Indian component industry welcomed the move, as duty on imports of India’s parts to the UK will be slashed to zero, car companies remain tense in the absence of clarity. The Indian automobile industry reacted with caution to FTA with the UK, which aims to reduce import duty to 10%. Companies, which are… Continue reading Auto cos fear lower UK tariffs may lead to Chinese dumping

India-UK Free Trade Agreement to Boost Auto Sector

The recently concluded India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is poised to give a significant boost to India’s automotive sector, opening up fresh avenues for exports, investment, and technology collaboration. With tariff barriers set to ease and supply chain integration expected to deepen, Indian automakers are gearing up to tap into the UK and wider European… Continue reading India-UK Free Trade Agreement to Boost Auto Sector

German FAZ: Verstappen is left behind in the Formula 1009295

WM leader Oscar Piatri was not disturbed and won his third Formula 1 race one after the other in Miami. After a tough duel with world champion Max Verstappen, the Australian in the McLaren took the lead in Florida and expanded his lead in the driver classification with the sixth career victory. In the World… Continue reading German FAZ: Verstappen is left behind in the Formula 1009295

German FAZ: Alonsos Crash gives Norris the Sieg009287

When things really got down to business, the sprint race in Miami was almost over. But what a turbulent half hour offered the 100-kilometer tour on Saturday afternoon (local time) over the parking lot of the local football stadium, the McLaren pilot Lando Norris won in front of his team-mate Oscar Piatri and Ferrari star… Continue reading German FAZ: Alonsos Crash gives Norris the Sieg009287

German FAZ: Like Aston Martin, a team of winners will become will009286

The biggest shrubs are often said to be the smartest heads. Einstein? Was forgetful. Because Vinci? A chaot! Caught a lot, lost sight of it. And in Formula 1? Sits the supposedly smartest head on the shoulders of the racing designer Adrian Newey, over whose Spleens Andy Cowell, the team leader of Aston Martin, recently… Continue reading German FAZ: Like Aston Martin, a team of winners will become will009286