The humble Mazda MX-5, the low-powered terrier that bites the dust behind cars with bigger, more computer-controlled engines. What do we love about these pesky little critters? 3 The Mazda MX-5 is an unassuming little sports car that is loved by car enthusiastsSource: Getty 3 The small sports car has been around since 1989 and … Read more
Britons are bracing for a number of major legislative changes in the coming years, following Labour’s landslide victory in this week’s general election. Keir Starmer dominated the vote, winning 412 seats in a stunning election campaign that saw the Conservatives lose 250 seats and Rishi Sunak ousted as prime minister. With Labour set to take … Read more
One of the UK’s largest motoring organizations has voiced its support for changes to driving licences. These new rules impact younger drivers. The AA is advocating the introduction of a graduated driving licence (GDL) to improve road safety by imposing strict restrictions on people who have recently passed their driving test. One of the GDL’s … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Item information Author, Nick Edser Role, Business reporter, BBC News 3 hours ago High mortgage rates mean affordability is still “stretched” for many homebuyers, Nationwide said. The building society said that while profits had risen faster than house prices in recent years, this had not been enough to offset the impact … Read more
Twenty years ago, Oliver Blume received his PhD in Shanghai under the supervision of Wan Gang, who later, as China’s minister of science and technology, became the driving force behind the country’s electric vehicle revolution. Blume, chairman of both Volkswagen and Porsche, must now protect two of Germany’s biggest industrial names from the achievements of … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Global M&A deals reached $1.5 trillion in the first half of 2024, as a surge in U.S. takeovers and an increase in megamergers offset a declining number of acquisitions. The value of closed deals was … Read more
A primary school teacher said she was “deeply remorseful and deeply ashamed” after being convicted of drink-driving, a professional conduct panel heard. The Teaching Regulation Agency held a meeting this month (May 2024) to decide whether Ms Kay Duffin should be allowed to work in teaching in light of the offence. Ms Duffin, 48, had … Read more
Motorists are being warned of new changes to driving laws due to come into effect in the coming days, which could see petrol and diesel motorists hit with expensive fines for driving in several major British cities. Numerous driving laws have already been introduced this year, including new rules around parking cars on sidewalks, regulations … Read more
A wave of speculation by traders in futures markets has pushed the prices of metals such as copper and gold to record highs, as funds bet on coming supply shortages and try to hedge against inflation. Copper has risen 30 percent since early March and this week broke through $11,000 per tonne, its highest level … Read more
I work in London, live in Hertfordshire and take the train and then the tube to work. I usually walk or cycle to my local train station before taking public transport to the capital, but occasionally I have to drive. When I do this I usually take the family car, but one day last October … Read more