40 h. ago US charges Kilmar Ábrego García with people smuggling as he is returned from El Salvador

US attorney general Pam Bondi says Ábrego García is back on US soil but will be sent back to El Salvador after serving a sentence if convictedTesla shares rose on Friday as investors took some comfort from White House aides scheduling a call with CEO Elon Musk to broker peace after a public feud with President Donald Trump, reports Reuters. The electric carmaker’s shares were up about 5% in Frankfurt on Friday, having closed down 14.3% on Thursday in New York, losing about $150bn in market value.“It’s unlikely that Trump will end subsidies and contracts with Tesla. Those are obviously threats that are unlikely to come into fruition,” Fiona Cincotta, senior market analyst at City Index told Reuters. “I don’t expect this to blow out into anything more serious than a war of words for a couple of days.” Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Wrongly deported Kilmar Ábrego García reportedly on his way back to the US to face criminal charges

Federal grand jury has indicted him for allegedly transporting undocumented migrants within the US, media report saysTesla shares rose on Friday as investors took some comfort from White House aides scheduling a call with CEO Elon Musk to broker peace after a public feud with President Donald Trump, reports Reuters. The electric carmaker’s shares were up about 5% in Frankfurt on Friday, having closed down 14.3% on Thursday in New York, losing about $150bn in market value.“It’s unlikely that Trump will end subsidies and contracts with Tesla. Those are obviously threats that are unlikely to come into fruition,” Fiona Cincotta, senior market analyst at City Index told Reuters. “I don’t expect this to blow out into anything more serious than a war of words for a couple of days.” Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Trump says ‘I’m not even thinking about Elon’ as Musk loses $33bn in net worth amid feud – live

Trump tells CNN Musk ‘has a problem’ and that he does not plan to speak to the Tesla CEO for a whileTrump says Musk has ‘lost his mind’ and dismisses peace offeringTesla shares rose on Friday as investors took some comfort from White House aides scheduling a call with CEO Elon Musk to broker peace after a public feud with President Donald Trump, reports Reuters. The electric carmaker’s shares were up about 5% in Frankfurt on Friday, having closed down 14.3% on Thursday in New York, losing about $150bn in market value.“It’s unlikely that Trump will end subsidies and contracts with Tesla. Those are obviously threats that are unlikely to come into fruition,” Fiona Cincotta, senior market analyst at City Index told Reuters. “I don’t expect this to blow out into anything more serious than a war of words for a couple of days.” Continue reading...

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2 d. ago UK sales of new Tesla cars slump by more than a third amid Musk backlash

Electric carmaker sold 36% fewer cars year on year in May as it loses ground to China’s BYD and other rivalsBusiness live – latest updatesSales of new Tesla cars slumped by more than a third in the UK last month as the electric carmaker lost ground to China’s BYD and other rivals, amid a political backlash against Tesla’s billionaire boss, Elon Musk.Tesla sold 2,016 vehicles in the UK in May, down from 3,125 in May 2024 – a 36% drop, according to the monthly snapshot from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Tesla drivers are ditching their cars and buying Polestars in record numbers

Polestar boss says his dealers are converting Tesla owners ‘at a fairly high rate’

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3 d. ago Mini John Cooper Works Electric review: Fastest mini you can buy is a hoot to drive, but hard to live with

Stylish and fun to drive, the Electric JCW beats its petrol cousin for pace in a sprint but the uncompromising ride could be for enthusiasts only

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3 d. ago ‘Chip Shop Diva’ hands out free chips for National Fish & Chip Day

A coastal town was treated to free chips by ‘Chip Shop Diva’ but with a twist - the chippy was powered by an electric car.

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3 d. ago Tesla sales slump sees China's BYD overtake Elon Musk's electric car firm in Britain

Tesla registrations in the UK dropped 36% to 2,016 in May, compared to 3,152 a year ago, according to new figures

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3 d. ago Fish and chip shop powered by electric cars in UK seaside town

A survey of 2,000 UK adults has revealed the nation's top holiday treats - and it's no surprise that the classic combination of fish and chips came out on top

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3 d. ago Seaside chippy powered by electric cars as Brits name fish and chips top holiday treat

A fish shop in Kent was powered by two electric vehicles in celebration of National Fish and Chip day.

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3 d. ago Teenage pedestrian dies in collision involving electric bike and car

Police said a man and woman in their forties have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

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3 d. ago I work as a rescue pilot in one of the world's most isolated jungles... I help those who have never accessed medical care and don't know what electricity is

Mark met villagers who had lost loved ones because they couldn't get to a hospital in time. Women died in childbirth and children succumbed to snake bites.

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3 d. ago UK Festival lifesavers 2025 – our pick of the best value tents, torches

From waterproof speakers to instant-pitch tents, these 10 affordable buys will make your 2025 UK festival experience smoother, cleaner and better equipped.

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4 d. ago Think electric cars are expensive? My new EV costs me less than a couple of posh coffees a day

Our EV editor Steve Fowler has just taken delivery of a new £38,000 Vauxhall Grandland – and he’s paying just £6.21 per day. Here’s why the secret to cheap car buying is leasing (and not being too fussy)

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4 d. ago Best small electric cars 2025: Top 11 affordable compact EVs to buy now

Compact EVs are cheaper to run, but that doesn’t mean they sacrifice on practicality on comfort. We’re rounding up the top-rated small electric cars

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5 d. ago Polestar 2 electric car review: Tesla’s stylish Swedish rival is easier to live with than ever

Polestar's answer to the Model 3 now boasts impressive range, ultra-fast charging, and a much-improved ride

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7 d. ago 2025 Tesla Model Y review: new look, smarter tech and a much smoother ride

Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield has spent a week in Tesla’s new Model Y to see if the changes have improved the world’s best selling car

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9 d. ago MG S5 EV: Stylish family SUV blends practicality and affordability

MG takes the best parts of the award-winning MG 4 and MG ZS and improves on both to make a family SUV that majors on value, kit and quality

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1 week ago Genesis GV70 Electrified review: Almost perfect, premium electric SUV

One of our favourite EVs has just been updated with more style, more tech, more quality and more range. What’s not to like? Well, one thing...

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1 week ago EV charging points to be made faster to install as Labour cuts red tape

Changes to planning rules mean businesses and drivers can install EV chargers ‘faster and for less’

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