Industry
FTC Bans GM From Selling Your Driving Data, But Not For Long
A new order says OnStar data sharing went too far, and now the brakes are on
China's secret weapon? Dealers
Gavin Green on the Chinese success in the UK car market
The Average New Car Transaction Price Is The Highest It's Ever Been
December 2025 saw the typical buyer pay over $50,000 out the door, as vehicle costs continue climbing despite predictions of market correction.
Trump Hurting US Auto Manufacturing While Helping China, Pete Buttigieg Says: TDS
"Over the last year, manufacturing employment has gone in the wrong direction," Buttigieg said.
Jan 15: Chinese imports could lower UK inflation; Birmingham-Manchester rail line; BMW M EV
Cheap Chinese imports to help drive inflation to target, says Bank rate-setter
Auto30Club reaches 30% goal five years early as it announces annual awards
The Auto30Club has achieved its goal of securing 30% of automotive leadership roles being filled by women five years early, as it announces its Inspiring Automotive Women 2026 award winners.
Jeep quashes exit fears as Stellantis reviews American brand's future viability
It’s ‘important’ that the Jeep brand remains under Stellantis ownership in Europe for the foreseeable future.
From 'Touch my Bum' to 'Would you like this A1?': The Cheeky Girls now sell cars for Audi
Noughties pop stars The Cheeky Girls are now working as sales staff at franchised Audi dealerships.
Lithia UK shareholders pocketed £50m while firm laid off staff and axed sites despite soaring profits
Shareholders in Lithia UK received a staggering £50m in dividends in 2024, despite the dealer group axing hundreds of jobs in a major cost-cutting exercise.
GM Is Officially Barred From Collecting, Sharing Driver Data... For Five Years
GM has to wait five whole years before it can collect and share driver data through OnStar again, Tesla's Canadian sales dropped like a rock in 2025, and more.
The average UK household is being priced out of electric car ownership, report claims
A study by AutoTrader has found that less than half of sub-£40k households are considering an EV as their next car, with price still the biggest hurdle.
Barra’s Playing Both Sides On EVs, Just In Case The White House Changes
GM still believes in an all-EV future, but plug-in hybrids are back in play as regulations and demand shift again
For The First Time, Electrified Car Sales Surpassed Gas Vehicles In Australia
Electrified vehicle sales in Australia are rising fast, with new Chinese EV models poised to accelerate the transition away from petrol and diesel
'Pedophile Protector' Shouted Ford Employee 'F#ck You' Said Trump (Apparently)
An outburst during a manufacturing plant visit sparks controversy and raises questions about political tensions in automotive workplaces.
Toyota Claims World's Best-Selling Carmaker Title For The Sixth Straight Year
Japanese manufacturer surpasses Volkswagen Group despite missing December figures, cementing dominance through hybrid technology and exceptional reliability.
‘Let China Come In’ to US Auto Industry Trump Says While in Detroit: TDS
Trump touted his openness to Chinese automakers in the U.S. as they eye the American market.
