4 d. ago Another car maker threatens factory closures as pressure to increase EV sales weighs heavy

European boss Jean-Philippe Imparato (inset) says EU makers are being forced to sell more EVs to cut CO2 emissions or risk penalties as part of the bloc's efforts to hit air pollution targets.

Events

9 d. ago Lotus reverses plan to pull out of UK after government offers fresh support

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds to speak to sports-car maker after ‘everyone just panicked’

Politics

9 d. ago Jobs fears as British legend Lotus could stop making cars in the UK

The company, which is owned by Chinese car-maker Geely, could permanently stop production at the site as soon as next year.

Politics

1 week ago New electric car brand offers free bungee jumps to anyone who visits showroom

Leapmotor is offering complimentary bungee jumps for those who visit its showroom in a bid to inspire drivers to take the plunge and switch to an electric vehicle

Politics

1 week ago Car makers call for planned easing of electricity costs to go further

Proposed relief on standing charges was included in the Industrial Strategy published on Monday.

Politics

2 w. ago Major car maker issues 'stop drive' recall on popular older models after lethal issue killed woman in France

The immediate 'stop drive' notice has been issued for all examples across Europe with outstanding recall notices for a well-documented fault.

Events

2 w. ago New UK law change for everyone who parks a car on a driveway

The new rules are designed to make life easier for electric vehicle (EV) owners, and convince more to switch to electric. It could also allow households to make some extra money

Transport

2 w. ago Cheshire gets huge car parts centre the size of NINE FOOTBALL PITCHES creating 200 new jobs in the region

The enormous Parts Distribution Centre is located in Ellesmere Port to streamline the supply chain for the car maker's 10 global brands.

Politics

2 w. ago RTS meter switch off: change to electric meter switch off plans that could affect bills

Thousands have been facing higher bills and cold homes 🔁

Science

3 w. ago End of the road for noisy boy racers? Car makers are axing their beloved hot hatches to go electric

The days of the noisy boy racer deafening you in your own home by flying past in souped-up cars with offensively loud exhaust pipes are looking numbered.

Transport

3 w. ago The car makers giving away free home chargers worth £1,000 to convince you to switch to an electric vehicle

Some electric car makers are willing to take a massive hit on profits to shift more electric cars, offering deals that include free homechargers, complimentary charging and even cash.

Economics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis issues warning as over 300,000 UK households could lose hot water access within weeks

A certain type of electricity meter is scheduled to switch off completely from June 30

Events

3 w. ago Luxury British car makers like Aston Martin and Morgan facing rocky future as headwinds mount, industry warns

Small-volume car makers are being hit by a perfect storm of new challenges which threatens one of the UK automotive sector's most important export products.

Events

4 w. ago David Lammy says Britain's niche car makers are a 'global success story'

Report says luxury and niche car makers in the UK were responsible for 4% of total production last year yet accounted for 12% of the value because of their high price tags

Politics

4 w. ago Luxury UK car makers hit by ‘multiple geopolitical headwinds’ – report

The total revenue of the UK’s high-value, small-volume manufacturers in 2024 was more than £5.5 billion.

Politics