6 h. ago Nissan car workers' joy as almost 40,000 jobs safeguarded with new LEAF model

The Nissan Leaf rolled silently off the production line today, helping to safeguard jobs across the UK, and the third generation of the world's first mass market electric car will be made at a rate of one car every minute in Sunderland

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9 h. ago Electric Nissan Leaf production starts TODAY: Survival of Britain's biggest car factory now relies on it being a sales hit

With the car giant posting a record net loss of £3.8bn last year and the plant receiving a £450m overhaul, its future - and that of its 6,000 workforce - rely on it being a success.

Events

13 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 December: Rate cut seen as jobs market weakens, Brent Crude below $60

The rate of unemployment has risen to its highest level in almost a decade outside the pandemic as employers continue to shed jobs.

Society

14 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 December: Rate cut seen as jobs market weakens, index holds firm

The rate of unemployment has risen to its highest level in almost a decade outside the pandemic as employers continue to shed jobs.

Society

16 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 December: Rate cut seen as jobless rate rises, index holds firm

The rate of unemployment has risen to its highest level in almost a decade outside the pandemic as employers continue to shed jobs.

Society

34 h. ago Chances of EU trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are dire, says industry body

Just 10,000 out of economic bloc’s 6m trucks are electric and are more likely to be operating on short routesBusiness live – latest updatesThe chances of the European trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are “dire”, an industry body has warned, as it emerged that only a tiny amount of lorries delivering goods in the EU are electric.Speaking as the European Commission prepares to water down electric car targets, the boss of the association for commercial vehicles called on the commission to commit to an urgent review of the sector, tackling problems including a lack of public charging points, a lack of tax breaks for trucks and high energy costs. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Macan 4 Review: 'Proper Porsche that is practical SUV and saves you on petrol'

Mirror Motoring's Stephen Jones has to change cars and is for the first time in his life, considering an SUV and going electric, is the Porsche Macan 4 the car for him?

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3 d. ago Mechanic urges motorists to 'think twice' before getting an electric car

A mechanic has warned drivers to 'think twice' before buying an electric car, as he highlights several concerns that could leave motorists forking out thousands of pounds in the long run

Transport

7 d. ago Could the Fiesta come back as a small electric car? Ford joins up with Renault to bring out two affordable EVs in 2028

Today Ford and Renault have announced a 'strategic partnership' which will see Ford use Renault's Ampere EV platform to build two affordable EVs.

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7 d. ago Say hello to the Citroën ELO and hold on tight to your dreams

Citroën’s new ELO concept is a camper van, cinema and mobile office, reimagining what a small electric car can be

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7 d. ago Amazon invests £50 million to expand delivery station in Bathgate ahead of Christmas

Over the past nine months, the site has undergone a significant upgrade programme, including the installation of new matrix technology, office improvements, and construction of a new three-storey car park with electric vehicle charging.

Economics

1 week ago Most electric car drivers are happy with their motor... and only 3% would go back to petrol

An overwhelming majority of electric car drivers are happy with their vehicle and Britain's charging network, data shows.

Transport

1 week ago Three plants to prune in December for 'healthy growth' next spring

Pruning certain plants when dormant during the colder months can help reduce stress and create "vigorous and healthy growth" in spring

Politics

1 week ago Tesla cuts Model 3 price in Europe as sales slide amid Musk backlash

CEO Elon Musk says lower-cost electric car will reignite demand by appealing to broader range of buyersTesla has launched the lower-priced version of its Model 3 car in Europe in a push to revive sales after a backlash against Elon Musk’s work with Donald Trump and weakening demand for electric vehicles.Musk, the electric car maker’s chief executive, has argued that the cheaper option, launched in the US in October, will reinvigorate demand by appealing to a wider range of buyers. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Tesla launches cheaper version of Model 3 in Europe amid Musk sales backlash

CEO Elon Musk says lower-cost electric car will reignite demand by appealing to broader range of buyersTesla has launched the lower-priced version of its Model 3 car in Europe in a push to revive sales after a backlash against Elon Musk’s work with Donald Trump and weakening demand for electric vehicles.Musk, the electric car maker’s chief executive, has argued that the cheaper option, launched in the US in October, will reinvigorate demand by appealing to a wider range of buyers. Continue reading...

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1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 05 December: House price growth weakens, Ocado payout lifts shares

Annual house price growth has slowed to its weakest level since March 2024.

Society

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 05 December: House price growth weakest since March 2024, index holds firm

Annual house price growth has slowed to its weakest level since March 2024.

Society

1 week ago Would it be cheaper for you to run an electric or petrol car with pay

This is Money has been crunching the numbers to reveal the impact eVED would have on annual electric car ownership bills - and how it compares to running a petrol equivalent.

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1 week ago Jaguar sticks with its rebrand and electric luxury car future after abrupt exit of design chief

Gerry McGovern, one of the biggest influencers of Jaguar's recent polarising relaunch campaignt, exited the company on Monday.

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1 week ago Jaguar rebrand and plans to become a fully electric luxury car maker 'are progressing' following abrupt departure of design chief

Gerry McGovern, one of the biggest influencers of Jaguar's recent polarising relaunch campaignt, exited the company on Monday.

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