Starmer: UK car industry ‘needs to be saved’
The Labour leader says the sector needs a strategic plan, following the collapse of British Volt.
Catalytic converter thefts in Kent increasing, data says
Figures show there were over 300 cases in Kent in 2021 – a rise from the previous year by a quarter.
Britishvolt: Fears rise over future of British battery giant
Shareholders are voting on the future of the company which aims to make batteries for electric cars.
Tesla cuts prices by up to a fifth to boost demand
The electric car maker is reducing prices by thousands of pounds as global downturn threatens sales.
Northern Ireland new car sales rose slightly in 2022
New registrations rose by 5% last year but the figures are still well below pre-pandemic levels.
UK new car sales hit 30 year low but electric vehicle demand soars
A chip shortage contributed to the drop in car registrations in 2022 – but electric cars boost market share.
Why car dealers may face a bumpy road ahead
Car showrooms, mostly owned by independent businesses, are under pressure from all sides.
Rolls-Royce car workers win record pay package worth up to 17.6%
Workers at the luxury carmaker secure a 10% pay rise and one-off bonus of £2,000.
Scottish car manufacturer unveils electric 4×4
An East Kilbride firm aims to be the first to produce a car at scale in Scotland since the 1980s.