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DVSA finds 11 of 13 tyres tested missed label classes and all 3 Fiat 500 catalytic converters failed

DVSA's market surveillance unit reports tyre label failures, failed aftermarket catalytic converters, 240 e-bike listings removed and unapproved machinery taken off sale.
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DVSA tests 18 vehicles against Euro 6 and Euro 5 in 2025 emissions programme, names six with no compliance concerns

DVSA's 2025 emissions programme tested 18 cars, vans and motorcycles against European standards, and six named models raised no compliance concerns.
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SMMT says ZEV mandate needs 265,000 more BEV sales in Q4 to hit 33% as consultation closes

With the ZEV mandate consultation closing on, SMMT says BEVs hold 26.2% of registrations against a 33% target for 2026, with ...
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Pentagon-BAE APKWS Framework Agreement Targets 25,000 Drone-Killing Kits a Year

The Pentagon and BAE Systems have signed an APKWS framework agreement to supply up to 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon ...
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BYD’s Strategic Roadmap: Scaling Global Operations for 2026

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is accelerating its international growth strategy through a series of new partnerships and manufacturing initiatives. This operational push is accompanied by ...
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Blade Air Mobility Stock Just Vanished — And Investors Are Still Trying to Make Sense of It

Not too long ago, Blade Air Mobility seemed like one of those businesses you would learn about at a dinner party in Manhattan before reading about it in the financial press. In the same way that they ...
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Ford F-150 Raptor – Price, Top Speed, Specs & Release Date

Note: Pricing, tow ratings, and top-speed limiters vary with tires, packages, and region. Always verify current specs on your local Ford site or dealer order guide.
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Primaryignition.com: UK motor industry news: carmakers, EVs and charging, recalls, regulation and motorsport business

DVSA's market surveillance unit reports tyre label failures, failed aftermarket catalytic converters, 240 e-bike listings removed and unapproved machinery taken off sale.
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BYD’s Strategic Pivot: Navigating Tariffs and Expanding Global Production

The investment case for BYD presents a study in contrasts. While its Hong Kong-listed shares have retreated significantly from their mid-2025 peak above HKD 158, currently trading in a HKD 97-100 ...
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Thyssenkrupp’s Green Steel Ambitions Hit a Cost Wall

The industrial group Thyssenkrupp is encountering a far more challenging path to producing green steel than initially projected. A critical tender process for the supply of green hydrogen has been ...
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Toyota 4Runner 2026 – Price, Release Date, MPG, Towing, Interior & Off-Road Specs

he current 6th-gen Toyota 4Runner launched for 2025 and continues for 2026 with minor updates. Base pricing started at $40,770 (+ destination) for 2025, with 2026 models expected in the low-to-mid ...
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Anduril Bets $6.6 Billion on Virginia-Class Submarine Production

Anduril’s Virginia-class submarine play is bigger than a single contract. The defense startup announced a $3.7 billion self-funded shipyard in Maryland and simultaneously landed a Navy production ...