Electric car battery factory to be built in Northumberland
The electric vehicle battery plant will provide 3,000 skilled jobs and 5,000 more supplying it.
Honda pauses production after UK port woes
The Japanese carmaker temporarily stops production at its Swindon plant after UK ports congestion.
Tesla: German court halts factory plan over snake and lizard habitats
The electric carmaker has been clearing forest to make way for a ‘Gigafactory’ close to Berlin.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirms new car to be made in France
The confirmation by the Ineos billionaire ends slim hopes it would be made in Wales.
Honda warns of parts shortage due to UK port woes
The Japanese carmaker says congestion at UK ports could hamper production at its Swindon plant.
Uber sheds self-driving cars to prioritise profits
Driverless cars were one seen as core to the company’s future but lately it’s focused on rides and food.
Brexit: Toyota says no-deal outcome will be ‘very negative’
The carmaker’s European boss tells the BBC its UK plants could become uncompetitive if no deal is struck.
Tech Tent: Is Tesla really worth $500 billion?
Rory Cellan-Jones asks why Elon Musk’s brand is worth more than five auto giants put together.
UK car industry warns of £55bn no-deal Brexit hit
Big losses will be seen in the next five years if the UK fails to strike a deal with the EU, the sector warns.