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Wednesday, 06 May 2026

BBC News

• What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?Motoring group RAC has said prices at the pump could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

The Telegraph

• Nissan to close Sunderland production line and slash jobs in Europe [subscription]Nissan has announced plans to close a production line at its Sunderland factory and cut 900 jobs in Europe as part of fresh restructuring efforts.

Times Online

• Chinese brands drive UK car sales close to pre-pandemic levels [subscription]Relatively unknown producers outsell traditional marques such as Ford, BMW and Mercedes as stiff competition lifts April new car sales by 24%

Other Regional Press

• £25m transport boost for west Wales with major upgrades planned in CarmarthenshireFunding to improve roads, public transport and active travel links across the county
• Jaguar Land Rover could have moved UK car production overseas without £380m dealThe government has given a £380m grant to Tata Sons, JLR's owner, and its new business Agratas, which is building a UK battery gigafactory in Somerset to supply electric vehicle manufacturers including Jaguar Land Rover.

Highways News

• Cybersecurity: Study shows auto industry ransomware attacks more than doubled in 2025Ransomware attacks more than doubled in the automotive industry last year, with latest research suggesting they accounted for 44% of all publicly reported cyber incidents across the industry.
• Birmingham City Council appoints £400m highways design teamBirmingham City Council has named the four-strong consultant line-up that will drive its next tranche of highways and infrastructure schemes as part of a £400m framework.

Other News Sources

• Consumer preferences turning to greener transport, says EYMaria Bengtsson said that the impact of the increasing fuel prices will likely dissuade consumers from buying ICE vehicles.

News from Europe

• Carmakers demand electricity tax cuts to boost electric car uptakeAs petrol and diesel prices surge on US-Iran crisis, industry group demands 'clear signal' from policy makers