‘£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
Car loan scandal victims may get average £700 payout from 14m loans, FCA says City regulator unveils compensation scheme for motorists who bought cars via discretionary commission deals from 2007 to 2024
Metro Bank customers hit by payment problems; EU to raise tariffs on foreign steel imports – as it happened European Commission proposes 50% tariff on foreign steel, which UK union says is an “existential threat” to UK steel industry
Jaguar Land Rover launches phased restart at factories after cyber-attack Carmaker says sales dropped sharply in ‘challenging quarter’ amid production stoppage
Australia Post releases footage of posties being hit by cars as it urges drivers to ‘keep an eye out’ More than 280 delivery workers injured in traffic collisions over past year, suffering everything from broken limbs to lacerations
Jaguar Land Rover aims to restart limited production after cyber-attack Wolverhampton expected to be first plant to resume output, with some workers understood to have returned
UK regulators step up crackdown on firms chasing cut of car finance payouts Some claims companies shut down, others told to stop taking on clients and misleading ads ordered to be pulled
Aston Martin warns on profits amid US tariffs and seeks ‘proactive support’ Carmaker blames weaker demand on Trump policies amid supply chain pressures after Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack
The Guardian view on the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack: ministers must pay more attention to this growing risk Editorial: Cybercriminals pose a seismic and increasingly sophisticated threat to businesses and national security. Yet Britain seems remarkably ill-prepared