Volkswagen to shut three factories, axe jobs and cut pay by 10%, says union
German carmaker warns of stagnation in the European sector amid news of deeper-than-expected action
Consumers win UK car finance case that could lead to billions in compensation
Judges in test case rule it was unlawful for lenders to pay commission to car dealers without borrowers’ knowledge
With fuel duty revenue set to fall, is it time for the UK to introduce road pricing?
Transition to electric cars will mean £25bn a year in fuel duty disappearing from government coffers, so what are the alternatives?
Tesla shares jump on third-quarter earnings even as expected revenue is lower
After two slow quarters, Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle maker reports higher-than-expected earnings per share
UAW members support Harris over Trump by 22 points in swing states – poll
Poll conducted by union shows Democrat has significant advantage over Republican in battleground states
Bring in pay-per-mile road pricing across UK, urges Tony Blair’s thinktank
Rachel Reeves urged to shelve fuel duty plans and overhaul taxes amid expected switch to electric vehicles
Project to build German EV microchip factory put on hold
US firm Wolfspeed and German car parts supplier ZF postpone plans over doubts over viability
Rail, water, energy: the big projects likely to be in Rachel Reeves’ budget
Chancellor expected to promote range of infrastructure plans to boost economy, including reviving parts of HS2
VW fined £5.4m for mistreating vulnerable UK car finance customers
Company must also pay £21.5m to 110,000 victims after taking vehicles away with little warning
TfL could be forced to pay millions over Dutch lorry drivers’ low emission zone fines
Hauliers’ group Transport in Nood BV launched judicial review earlier this year over fines issued in Ulez and Lez
AA calls for ban on new drivers under 21 carrying passengers of similar age in UK
Motoring organisation estimates introduction of graduated driving licences would save at least 58 lives a year
Is China cannibalising the EU car industry?
Troubles at VW point to growing doubts about future of Europe-wide sector as imports of cheap EVs rise
Storm Ashley to bring 80mph winds to parts of UK this weekend
Amber weather warning issued for Scotland on Sunday, with yellow warnings for Northern Ireland and parts of England and Wales
Fuel duty expected to rise by up to 7p a litre after the budget
Campaigners point out it is often cheaper to drive or even fly within the UK than take the train
Crisps, nuts, pastries, chocolate – put me at the wheel of a car and I will eat the lot
There is something about hitting the road that makes me act as if it’s my birthday or I’m on an arduous hike. I’m driven by forces I cannot fathom, writes Adrian Chiles