‘Finances are getting tighter’: US car repossessions surge as more Americans default on auto loans Wall Street sounds alarm over strain throughout car lending market as experts warn of potential risks for wider economy
Ferrari cuts number of cars it sends to UK after non-dom tax status scrapped Carmaker says reasons for reduction include that some wealthy people ‘are getting out of the country’
Cardiff becomes first UK council to impose higher parking charges on larger vehicles Premium charge aims to combat steep rise in SUVs and other larger vehicles which are ‘a danger to other road users’
Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds Analysis of 800,000 European cars found real-world pollution from plug-in hybrids nearly five times greater than lab tests
Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London’s roads next year, US firm announces Cars with human safety drivers set to appear in 2026 but black-cab drivers dismiss service as ‘fairground ride’
MG wants us to pay £500-plus to remedy rogue electric car After charging, there was a power system malfunction but MG closed the case and insisted a safety check was at our own expense
Carmakers chose to cheat to sell cars rather than comply with emissions law, ‘dieselgate’ trial told Mercedes, Ford, Renault, Nissan and Peugeot/Citroën face group action in which damages could exceed £6bn
Lloyds warns motor finance scandal could cost it nearly £2bn as bill rises Banking group puts aside extra £800m for compensation claims amid potential for more ‘historical cases’
‘£850 to skip the queue’: how scammers are exploiting driving test delays Criminals claim there are ways to get a licence without exams. Accepting puts you at risk of identity theft and even prison
Carmakers brace for big payouts over loans scandal after FCA consultation Financial Conduct Authority proposes manufacturers’ finance arms foot nearly half of £11bn compensation bill
‘Little lungs are paying’: 1.6m claimants head to high court as carmakers finally face punishment for Dieselgate Carmakers accused of cheating air pollution rules have faced little punishment in UK but trial brought by 1.8m motorists is about to begin
Kiss’s Gene Simmons admits to being ‘horrible driver’ after California crash Vocalist with 70s horror-rock group says he is ‘completely fine’ after reportedly passing out at the wheel
The car finance scandal payouts: what does ruling mean and how much compensation could you get? From how much will I get to when will I be paid? All you need to know about the FCA’s motor finance scheme
UK opens up more driving test slots to help reduce backlog Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency says learners booking tests earlier has contributed to rising demand
Ovo pricing change could double charging costs for some EV owners Customers on Charge Anytime deal who drive fewer than 700 miles a month say they will be left with higher bills