Automobile affordability strains household finances in a country where vast majority rely on vehicles for transportation
Carmaker’s technology means EVs can be ready almost as quickly as filling a fuel tank
Approval threatens further disruption to retail energy sector after decade of upheaval
Though chaotic, the city’s transition has become a global role model
Japanese carmaker says overhaul of EV strategy could lead to $15bn hit
New chief Michael Leiters is seeking ways to revive carmaker after 93% plunge in profits last year
German group says it must ‘rigorously’ cut costs as conflict and tariffs cloud outlook
French carmaker targets push in India and other emerging markets
Analysts warn Europe’s largest carmaker may struggle to lift margins despite historic restructuring
Growing rightwing support has started to strain ties between dominant IG Metall and its members
Upcoming asset sales are expected to yield as little as $200mn to pay off debt pile of more than $12bn
Takeover proposal comes as Tokyo seeks to consolidate sector to compete against China
EU proposals presented on Wednesday require vehicles for corporate fleets and small EVs to be assembled within the bloc
Aviva and Admiral bosses predict their cover will be needed for decades
In this edition, 2026 rules revolution is set to be the biggest reset in modern F1; Audi’s measured takeover meets Cadillac’s splashy debut, and Apple’s Eddy Cue says why this is just the beginning’ for US Formula 1 coverage
Testing has reignited fears the near-50/50 concept will deliver peak-power cars short on usable energy, forcing more fine-tuning
Audi’s measured takeover meets Cadillac’s splashy debut, and the track will settle the debate
The new rules appear to favour the established works teams, even as rivals play down their pace. Max Verstappen, as ever, lurks in the background.
The sport enters a rare full-stack reset: power units, chassis, tyres and sustainable fuels. This explainer sets out what’s changing, why it is happening now, and whether it will deliver
Rivals push the sport’s governing body into a midseason tweak as a dispute over compression ratios spills from the garage to the rule book
European Commission offers access to bloc’s subsidies for manufacturing in partner countries with trade agreements
Regulator grants lenders extra time to prepare for record compensation plan
Hit to Chinese EV champion marks striking change from years of largely uninterrupted growth
Months into restructuring, the carmaker faces new challenges from Chinese rivals and advances in automotive technology
Group joins Tesla and other carmakers as industry turns to AI-powered robots to cut labour and manufacturing costs
