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Rare MG Rover prototypes left outside old car plant
By Craig Lewis & Clare Lissaman
BBC West Midlands
MG says it hopes some prototypes spotted by enthusiasts will be moved to the British Motor Museum.
Read moreWhere are we on the road to EV?
From manufacture to charging, Tech Life takes a look at EVs and finds out some of the challenges to rolling them out
BMW makes formal application for Mini plant changes
The intended changes include demolition and construction of buildings within the Cowley site.
Read moreBiden addresses autoworkers on picket line
The US president said the autoworkers deserve a 'significant raise' and increased benefits.
Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions
By Theo Leggett
Business correspondent, BBC News
New Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars, manufacturers warn.
Read moreUS car workers widen strike to dozens of sites
The UAW says new walkouts will hit 38 parts distribution centres across the US.
Read moreWhy are US car workers on strike?
By Natalie Sherman
Business reporter, New York
Nearly 13,000 workers for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have gone on a historic, co-ordinated strike.
Read moreBritain's impossible dilemma over China's electric cars
By Faisal Islam
Economics editor
Chinese car imports will help the UK hit its net zero goal but could damage its own car industry.
Read moreWorkers start historic strike at US motor giants
By Natalie Sherman
Business reporter, New York
More than 10,000 staff stop work at factories owned by General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.
Read moreUAW strike: What do both sides say?
Members of the UAW will take strike action against the Big Three carmakers in the US.
Reactions to 'fantastic' Mini factory investment
The money will go towards producing two new electric models at the Oxford plant from 2026.
Read moreMini factories get cash to build new electric cars
By Theo Leggett
Business correspondent, BBC News
BMW is investing £600m in preparing its Oxfordshire plant to build the next generation of electric cars.
Read moreNI's new car market recovering with rise in sales
By John Campbell
BBC News NI economics and business editor
Industry data shows over 3,300 new cars were sold in August, up 10.5% on the same month last year.
Read moreToyota halts all Japan assembly plants due to glitch
By Peter Hoskins
Business reporter
The world's largest car maker is investigating a system fault but says a cyber attack is unlikely.
Read moreHyundai fire risk warning as 91,000 vehicles recalled
By Peter Hoskins
Business reporter
The recall is the latest in a series of fire-related recalls of Hyundai and Kia models in recent years.
Read morePetrol and diesel car ban immovable, says Gove
By Najiba Feroz
BBC News
The government is facing calls from senior Tories to ditch what they see as unpopular green policies.
Read moreElectric cars are the future, but is the UK ready?
By Justin Rowlatt
Climate editor, BBC News
UK drivers are being told to prepare for an all-electric future, but there are bumps in the road ahead.
Read moreNew global engine maker plans UK headquarters
By Annabelle Liang
Business reporter
The deal between France's Renault and the Chinese maker of London taxis will support 19,000 jobs.
Read moreFears for van plant's long term future due to Brexit
By Nic Rigby
BBC Politics East
Its long term future could be in jeopardy if part of the treaty is not renegotiated, a director says.
Read moreFinal Ford Fiesta rolls off production line
By Jemma Dempsey
BBC News
Ford has made the Fiesta since 1976 but is modifying its Cologne plant to produce more electric vehicles.
Read more