Rod Stewart considers selling his sports cars because of local potholes Condition of roads near singer’s Harlow home makes it difficult to drive the prestige vehicles
Germany’s car industry is losing its famous Vorsprung – and it can’t all be blamed on Trump and tariffs It was once the envy of the world – but now its arrogance and failure to change or take risks lie at the root of its decline, says Berlin-based writer Konstantin Richter
Direct Line to axe about 550 jobs as part of £50m cost-cutting drive Company to shed about 6% of its workforce of 9,000 as it loses car insurance customers
‘I relate to Erin Brockovich’: postman who took on car finance world – and won Andrew Wrench’s case over ‘secret’ dealership commission could help UK consumers win billions in compensation
Trump’s trade tariffs: how protectionist US policies will hit German carmakers ‘Shifts in production’ expected if baseline tariffs on imported goods are imposed to benefit US auto manufacturing
What a second Trump presidency means for big US tech firms Instant boom enjoyed by some sectors belies complex decisions to be made on AI, monopolies and social media
Britons need greener travel options to meet net zero target Government must take urgent steps to change UK travel behaviour if carbon dioxide reduction goals are to be met
Bentley delays its switch to electric-only cars from 2030 to 2035 Luxury carmaker says it will reveal its first electric model – an ‘urban SUV’ – in 2026
Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs globally after sinking to a loss Production capacity at Japanese carmaker will be reduced by 20% and sales budgets cut
More tariffs, less red tape: what Trump will mean for key global industries Returning US president has promised protectionist trade measures, relaxed regulation and cheaper energy for consumers
The 10 best electric cars to buy if you want to avoid Tesla Elon Musk turning you off Tesla? Here are the best EVs from other carmakers, chosen and driven by our expert
German carmakers’ shares slump on fear Trump will impose steep tariffs Move would create yet another challenge for European carmakers already struggling with falling sales and profits
My late father is still being charged for car insurance His premium was £1,920 and I can’t get Sainsbury’s Bank to cancel the policy
Electric car sales grow in UK despite decline in overall vehicle market Carmakers sell 29,800 electric cars in October as diesel models drop by a fifth and petrol cars by 14%
Paris drivers warned of fines as city begins limiting traffic in parts of centre People risk a fine if they pass through zone after next spring, as three-month ‘educational phase’ begins