From Full Throttle News Today

First rise in 11 months for UK car production - SMMT Monthly Car Sales - FleetPoint

The UK car manufacturing sector was described as “deeply troubled” as soaring energy costs and competition from the EU tempered optimism following the first uplift in productivity for 10 months.

Urgent action needed as UK Auto faces £90 million energy cost hike - FleetPoint - Car and Van News

From Full Throttle to Full Charge report from the SMMT calls on government to step up efforts to tackle soaring energy costs and electric vehicle skills crunch

Urgent action to address a 50% rise in energy bills is UK car manufacturers’ “number one ask” as the sector seeks help from Government, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said.

Federal Reserve wants to hit the brakes, a 180-degree reversal from the recent two-year effort to turbo-stimulate the U.S. economy.