Volkswagen considers German plant closures to save billions in costs

Plans underline European carmakers’ problems in switching from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric models

Volkswagen considering German plant closures and job cuts; UK factories report fastest growth in over two years – as it happened

German carmaker VW may make historic German plant closures in cost-cutting drive

I have the ideal road plan for Britain. Take the 16 major highway schemes worth £15bn and bin them

New ministers now face a historic choice: more roads of dubious value or fresh thinking to secure growth – and fight climate breakdown, says transport commentator Christian Wolmar

The German problem? It’s an analogue country in a digital world

Germany was once an economic model to emulate but its reliance on industries past their sell-by date is costing it dear

Upcycling a black cab or bin lorry: growing industry converts old vehicles to electric

Entrepreneurs are replacing petrol and diesel engines on buses, boats and even planes – and say the impact is not only environmental

‘Shocking experiences’: disabled people describe UK transport failures

Passengers recall problems on planes, buses, planes and taxi journeys, from missing ramps to untrained staff

Alpine workers to stage protest over plan to cease production of F1 engines

Employees of the engine manufacturer for the Alpine Formula One team are to stage a protest on the opening day of the Italian Grand Prix

US stocks rise on faster economic growth despite Nvidia nerves – as it happened

Live coverage as US GDP figures show faster economic growth but Nvidia share price falls in after hours trading

I was quoted £1,100 to replace my easily stolen VW badge/sensor

Many of the car’s safety features are useless without the device, and the company has known about this problem for years

People in England driving more, cycling less and walking further, survey shows

Department for Transport’s annual travel poll shows car or van trips up 8% as Covid-era shift to cycling fizzles away

Hyundai to double hybrid range as demand for ‘pure’ electric cars slows

Carmaker increases portfolio to 14 and will also launch challenge in large and luxury vehicle sectors

Electric vehicle public charging ‘deserts’ revealed across Great Britain

Three-quarters of households that park cars on street do not have charger within five-minute walk, data shows

Readers reply: Which is the most interesting road in the UK?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

‘Spectacular bargains’: why now is a great time to buy a used electric car in the UK

A secondhand EV is a possibility for many families as the cost of desirable models, including Kias and Teslas, falls to £15,000

From cars to coffee machines, here’s how Australian spending habits are weathering the high cost of living

Retailers like Temple & Webster have slashed their pricing and tweaked their product range to lure gen Z and millennials – and it’s working