Trump hails achievements of first 100 days despite polls revealing American disapproval on economy – live
President touts ‘most successful 100 days of any administration’ at rally in Warren, Michigan
‘Source of data’: are electric cars vulnerable to cyber spies and hackers?
British defence firms have reportedly warned staff not to connect their phones to Chinese-made EVs
‘It’s nearly impossible’: learner drivers on the difficulty of booking a test
In Wolverhampton, where it can take months to sit a test, there is scepticism around the government’s backlog plans
California proposes to allow testing of driverless heavy-duty trucks
Move that opens door for companies to test self-driving technology on trucks over 10,001lb likely to face pushback
Nissan warns of £4bn loss as costs rise and Trump tariffs loom
Japanese carmaker blames worsening outlook on “competitive environment and deteriorating sales’
IMF urges global leaders to resolve trade tensions rapidly, as China tells US to ‘cancel all unilateral tariffs’ – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
EVs to cost more under a Coalition government, after Dutton’s apparent backflip on popular tax break
Polestar says Dutton’s move shows ‘a complete lack of understanding of the significant cost-of-living, climate and health benefits of EVs’
Thousands more driving tests planned to cut waiting times in Britain
More trainers and overtime for examiners but target to cut queue to seven weeks will not be hit until 2026
UK manufacturers to cut jobs ‘within weeks unless ministers can strike trade deal’
Bosses from automotive, manufacturing and energy warned MPs about effect of Trump tariffs
Santander looks at splitting car finance from rest of UK division
Review follows fallout from commission scandal, which could cost bank up to £1.9bn in compensation
Motorists ‘could save £850 a year by choosing an electric car over a hybrid’
Owners of hybrids save only £13 a year compared with petrol equivalents, thinktank says
Parking firms ‘issuing thousands of fines in England due to faulty ticket machines’
Campaigners say most common problem are ‘sticky keys’ that fails to record registration numbers correctly
The North Road by Rob Cowen review – the poetry and pain of Britain’s backbone
A beautifully written study of our longest numbered route, the A1, is full of rich asides and haunting explorations, conjuring the visual pleasure of a road movie
Coalition’s claim that fuel efficiency standard would raise prices based on car no longer on sale
Questions arise over election proposal to axe penalties for high-emitting cars after revelations Toyota RAV4 model used in analysis has been discontinued
German police crack down on illegal street car tuning as season begins
Enthusiasts gathering on Good Friday – renamed Carfreitag – face curbs on unauthorised tuning, illegal races and pollution