Renault and Citroën owner warn of ‘painful decisions’ if EU does not change rules for small cars
Carmakers say there needs to be more focus on smaller, affordable vehicles in Europe as SUVs gain popularity
Barbie maker raises prices due to Trump tariffs as Ford warns of $1.5bn cost
Toy company Mattel says it will reduce imports into the US from China to below 15% by 2026
BMW ends 180 agency staff contracts at Mini factory in Oxford
Move comes as industry grapples with impact of Donald Trump’s steep 25% tariffs on cars imported to US
‘It’s wild’: how the cost of learning to drive in the UK is accelerating
From rising prices for lessons to insurance cover, we break down the hefty charges learners now face
Bank holiday weekend travel: 17m leisure trips by car expected, says RAC
The 1m increase on last year compounded by part-closure of west coast mainline on Sunday and Monday
The 141 executive orders Trump signed in his first 100 days
100 days of Trump
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