Automotive

Are some leading car brands on track to repeat the experience of Blackberry and Nokia, as the industry transforms around them?

London-listed firm had planned to develop £250m rare earth refinery in Saltend near Hull, but is now reportedly switching its focus to the US after an offer of support from the White House

US autonomous vehicle developer confirms plans to bring electric ride-hailing service to London in 2026

Sports utility vehicles or cars weighing more than 2,400kg set to be charged more to park in Cardiff

Transport and Environment analysis claims real world emissions from plug-in hybrids can be almost five times higher than official tests suggest

Battery giant selects the UK to debut new EV charging venture, and targets at least 500 charge points this decade

Plus: Ørsted to slash 2,000 jobs, Mars invests in 100 Polish solar projects, and Octopus Energy joins €200bn European industry decarbonisation drive

Trial run for pedestrianised Oxford Street increased visitor numbers by 50 per cent and passenger numbers at nearby tube stations by a quarter, new data reveals

Glasgow-based automaker receives funding boost as it works to fulfil £17m order book for its electric 4x4 vehicles

Industry-backed analysis argues comparisons between the cost of new EVs and petrol and diesel cars in the UK are often misleadingly based on recommended retail prices