McDonald’s and General Motors say Trump’s tariff war is harming business
Fast-food company reports 3.6% fall in sales and carmaker says tariffs could cost it as much as $5bn in 2025
All the executive orders Trump has signed so far
The US president signed orders to impose tariffs, end birthright citizenship, curb DEI efforts and more
Aston Martin limits exports to US because of Trump tariffs
Fellow carmakers Stellantis and Mercedes withdraw financial guidance for year over impact of trade war
Company supplying critical EV metal ‘did not disclose’ Erin Brockovich pollutant in drinking water
Leaked documents indicate Harita, owner of key nickel mine in Indonesia, did not reveal water contamination
Trump hails achievements of first 100 days despite polls revealing American disapproval on economy – as it happened
President touts ‘most successful 100 days of any administration’ at rally in Warren, Michigan. This blog is now closed.
Trump reveals plans to ease tariff impact on US carmakers
US president will curb some duties on foreign parts in domestically manufactured cars, administration says
‘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
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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