The AI assistant was offering me any help I needed. All I wanted was a living, breathing human

When I heard ‘Rachel’ answer the helpline number in her metallic voice, my soul felt as empty as the batteries of my malfunctioning car, says Adrian Chiles

Porsche to cut more jobs after costly reversal of electric car strategy

German carmaker has struggled with rising competition in China, a key market for European luxury brands

‘Nothing off the table’ as Rachel Reeves considers ‘targeted support’ over energy costs

Chancellor does not rule out ditching planned fuel duty rise but tells MPs it is too early to gauge if consumers need extra help

Cheaper commuting: the best ways to save on the costs of your travel to work

From railcards to route tweaks, here’s how to stop your daily train or car journey breaking the bank

Ultrasound repellers could keep hedgehogs off roads, scientists hope

Study shows animals hear very high frequencies, making it possible to design a deterrent to cut deaths

VW to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 amid Trump tariffs and falling Chinese sales

Car group reports 54% drop in pre-tax profits as it says Iran war could affect demand for Audi and Porsche brands

How will war in the Middle East affect your finances?

Surging energy prices and tumbling stock markets are threatening a new UK cost of living crisis

The Guardian view on EV charging: China took the right lessons from Britain’s past

Editorial: Megawatt fast EV charging reflects a coordinated grid strategy the UK once used. Privatisation and fragmentation now make that infrastructure far harder to build

Trump shouldn’t ease Russia sanctions – they are choking its economy

As the US waives its ban on India buying Putin’s oil for 30 days, Europe must bolster its own measures, such as stopping the flow of luxury cars

Nissan ‘says Sunderland plant could close’ if UK excluded from Made in Europe rules

Reports of carmaker’s warning come as lobby group says EU proposals could damage £70bn cross-channel trade

Union tries to seize control of works council at Tesla’s German factory

Lawsuits and slander claims fly in IG Metall’s battle with Elon Musk over employment rights and conditions

Labor says Australia won’t run out of fuel due to the Iran conflict. So how much do we have and how long will it last?

The amount of crude oil being refined locally has dwindled in recent years – but officials say Australia’s strategic reserve means there’s no need to worry

‘Our blood, our sweat, our tears’: how textile artist Tabitha Arnold weaves the US labor movement

The Tennessee socialist and labor organizer creates art that reflects and inspires organizers and workers

Three-quarters of Australia’s new cars use more fuel than advertised lab rating, testing shows

Cars with higher real-world consumption may add to Australia’s difficulties in reducing transport emissions

Aston Martin to cut 20% of workforce in effort to save £40m

Details emerge after struggling carmaker reports pre-tax losses of £363.9m for 2025