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Major carmaker cuts electric vehicle sales target by more than 20% for 2030
In response to a slow EV uptake and increasing uncertainty over US tariffs, the manufacturer slashed 340k zero-emission models from its 2030 global sales targets.
Ford has turned an electric Transit van into a mobile SAUNA
The 'E-Sauna' is powered by the E-Transit's built-in Pro Power Onboard system, meaning it can be deployed virtually anywhere without the need for external power hook-ups.
Hole lot of trouble! Council contractor paints white lines over large potholes BEFORE they were filled in
The blunder took place near Wakes Colne on the A1124, which runs between Halstead and Colchester. Local James, Joyce 58, branded the mistake as 'mismanaged idiocracy'.
Rolls-Royce used by Field Marshal Montgomery and Winston Churchill during D-Day planning heads to auction
Montgomery's 1936 Rolls-Royce carried some of the most iconic high-ranking military figures during the war, including Churchill, President Eisenhower and HM King George VI.
Petrol to fall below 130p a litre within days as Trump tariffs cause oil price to plunge
Fears that Trump's new trade tariffs could trigger a global recession has sent oil prices plummeting - and drivers will benefit at the pumps.
MPs not doing enough to help UK carmakers through Trump's trade war amid weak demand for EVs
Dealership chain Vertu, accused Sir Keir Starmer of merely 'tinkering' while Ford warned that more is needed to tackle the 'challenging' conditions.
Pothole crisis: Only 3% of England's crumbling local roads underwent maintenance last year
In total, just 4,894 miles of 183,054 local roads in England were strengthened, resurfaced or preserved in 2023/24, the RAC has revealed.
Ford to provide FREE home chargers and installation with every electric car purchase in latest bid to boost sales
Ford's 'Power Promise' will gift all new Ford EV buyers - cars and vans - a home charger, free installation, plus a 10,00-mile energy bonus. It's the first offering of its kind.
Classic cars granted exemption from 25% Trump tariffs - but is there a major catch coming in May?
Classic car imports to the US have been given exemption from the 25% tariffs. The 8.7bn a year industry is relieved but there could be a spanner in the works...
Detroit's 'Big Three' car makers more exposed to Trump's tariffs than German and Japanese rivals
General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis have been left vulnerable by Trump's 25% import levy, according to UK-based automotive intelligence company Jato Dynamics.
World's second largest automaker makes dramatic move as it stops all US car imports
The extraordinary move by the brand is the latest and follows big decisions by the maker of Dodge and Ram cars on the back of Trump's car tariffs.
People are only now realising the 'hidden' meaning in iconic Toyota logo
Despite seeing dozens of them every day, how many people know what the signature three interlocking ovals that underpin the Japanese vehicle actually mean?
The horrifying new trend that is 'worse than drinking driving': How young Brits are dying in 'hippy crack' car crashes
Experts have warned of a 'concerning' trend of teens inhaling nitrous oxide - or 'hippy crack' - before getting behind the wheel, with the reckless act leading to multiple deaths in recent years.
Jaguar Land Rover pauses shipments of all vehicles to US as it addresses 'new trading terms' caused by Trump's tariffs while 9,000 British workers fear for their jobs
A 25% levy on all foreign cars imported into America came into force on Thursday, and a wider 'baseline' 10% tariff on goods imported from around the world today.
Vehicles given to benefit claimants under Mobility scheme are linked to drug and sex crimes, figures reveal
Several police forces said they had collectively impounded more than 500 vehicles after they were involved in everything from drug dealing to illegal sex.