EU softens 2035 petrol and diesel car ban after pressure
The EU confirms a diluted 2035 zero-emissions target for cars, allowing 10% to be hybrids or combustion engines. A win for German and Italian carmakers facing Chinese EV competition.
The EU confirms a diluted 2035 zero-emissions target for cars, allowing 10% to be hybrids or combustion engines. A win for German and Italian carmakers facing Chinese EV competition.
UK drivers are being denied savings at the pump as petrol prices barely budge despite a significant fall in wholesale oil prices. Experts urge retailers to pass on the cuts.
First Nations in British Columbia fear a proposed oil pipeline and lifted tanker ban could lead to a devastating spill, echoing a 2016 diesel disaster that still scars their community and ecosystem. Read their urgent warning.
Drivers face new Vehicle Excise Duty hikes from April 2026. See the full list of petrol and diesel car tax bands and find out exactly how much more you'll pay.
Legendary actor Michael Caine, 92, appears to retire for a fourth time while accepting a lifetime achievement award at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.
UK drivers face stubbornly high petrol and diesel prices despite a drop in oil costs. We examine the refinery crisis, retailer margins, and the CMA's upcoming report.
UK drivers face stubbornly high petrol and diesel costs despite a drop in oil prices. We examine the clash between retailers, regulators, and campaigners over alleged profiteering and complex supply chains.
Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.
The High Court hears about serious emissions control defects in nearly 1 million Ford diesel cars sold in Britain. Ford denies using 'defeat devices' in ongoing legal battle.