Flutes, synths, a human voice – how should electric vehicles sound?
As Australia looks to the US and Europe on electric vehicle safety rules, carmakers are experimenting with sounds that will effectively warn pedestrians
Hyundai aims for 10% rise in global sales as it shifts to electric cars
Carmaker, which also owns Kia, missed 2022 targets amid shortage of chips and other vital parts
UK weather: drivers warned as Met Office issues ice alert
Scotland, Northern Ireland and most of north of England affected by yellow weather warning
Record number of public electric vehicle chargers installed in UK in 2022
More than 8,700 chargers installed, bringing total to 37,000 in a 30% increase
From super scooters to smarter meters: six firms to watch in 2023
Times are tough for businesses old and new, but the pace of change in many sectors this year will be relentless
US response to the climate emergency: key moments of 2022
Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act is one step to confront the crisis, but a divided Congress will hamper additional measures
Thai police offer cash prizes for videos of worst road violations
Effort to reduce new year collisions has been criticised for encouraging drivers to film others or stage violations
Tesla stock marks lowest close in years as investors worry about Musk’s focus
Experts blame Elon Musk’s management style at Twitter for the electric carmaker’s financial problems
Reliance on hi-tech solutions to climate crisis perpetuates racism, says UN official
Rapporteur Tendayi Achiume says projects are at expense of marginalised groups and Indigenous peoples
Tuesday briefing: How the cost of living crisis really hit home
In today’s newsletter: In another review of the year’s biggest stories, we hear from ordinary people about how soaring costs and pay freezes are impacting their daily lives
Pub-crawling Santas get armoured vehicle stuck in Cornish hedge
Traffic blocked after vintage vehicle carrying several Santas gets wedged in narrow lane
‘Brilliant fun’: UK automaker shrinks classic cars for big spenders
The Little Car Company, housed in a converted RAF base at Bicester, makes miniature classics that run on batteries
How could UK transport strikes affect travel over Christmas?
Industrial action by rail workers will not only hit train journeys but add to congestion on the roads; disruption at airports too
Car industry leaders warn UK could lose out to US subsidy scheme
Fears over US Inflation Reduction Act should be ‘wake-up’ for UK government to increase incentives, says car boss Andy Palmer
The Guardian view on buses: a subsidy for £2 fares is money well spent
Editorial: Making mass transport more affordable will both help people now and reduce carbon emissions