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Italian car workers go on national strike for first time for 20 years

Workers in Italy’s troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike on Friday for the first time for 20 years, with a massive demonstration being held in the centre of Rome. The strike, called by the sector’s three main unions, comes as ...

18 Oct 2024 at 11:20

Used EVs save owners average of £1,600/year compared with petrol models – study

The UK’s best-selling used electric cars could save their owners an average of £1,600 per year compared with their petrol equivalents, according to new research. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank, which conducted the ...

20 Nov 2024 at 02:45

World

Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan announce merger plans

Honda and Nissan have announced plans to join forces, forming the world’s third-largest car maker by sales. The two Japanese companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member ...

23 Dec 2024 at 08:40

More steps needed to spark ‘mass adoption’ of EVs – analysis

Drivers are not yet being given the conditions that would enable most to switch to an electric vehicle (EV), according to research. Factors such as upfront costs and access to charging are among significant barriers to “mass adoption” ...

16 Sept 2025 at 08:56

City

Auto Trader says new car market ‘remains challenging’ despite sales rise

Auto Trader has revealed a rise in revenues for the past six months, but said the market for new cars “remains challenging”. Shares in the company slid after it downgraded the average revenue it expects to make per retailer this ...

07 Nov 2024 at 13:41

More electric cars eligible for new Government grants

Thirteen more electric car models are eligible for new Government grants. Drivers can save £1,500 with the purchase of certain Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall models, the Department for Transport (DfT) said. The discount will be ...

09 Aug 2025 at 00:01

RAC revenues and profits up after member numbers reach 15m

City

RAC revenues and profits lift after member numbers reach 15m

Vehicle breakdown specialist RAC has revealed stronger revenues and profits after it saw member numbers grow to 15 million. The breakdown, insurance and maintenance firm reported that revenues grew by 8% to £411 million over ...

29 Aug 2025 at 11:00

City

Jaguar Land Rover ‘cannot discount’ building cars in US amid tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover has said it “cannot discount” starting manufacturing in the US in response to tariffs on carmakers despite the recent UK-US trade deal. However, the company said it currently has “no immediate plans” to ...

13 May 2025 at 15:05

Government to guarantee £1.5bn loan to JLR after cyber shutdown

The Government will underwrite a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as it continues to face a shutdown following a mass cyber attack. The British carmaker has been forced to suspend production at its ...

27 Sept 2025 at 22:00

Finance

Pace of electric vehicle transition could ‘devastate’ car industry – trade body

The current transition to electric vehicles could have a “devastating” impact on the automotive industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned. The trade association said the market has ...

26 Nov 2024 at 20:30

City

Inchcape warns that car supply could be impacted by US tariffs

Car distribution firm Inchcape has cautioned that supply from some manufacturers could be impacted by new US tariff plans as it revealed a slump in sales. The London-listed company saw shares slip in early ...

24 Apr 2025 at 12:18

Judges rule ‘dieselgate’ group action can proceed in Scotland

Judges have ruled that a group action against car manufacturers in the so-called “dieselgate” case can proceed in Scotland’s highest civil court. The case concerns legal action over allegations that ...

20 May 2025 at 14:46

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