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Ford takes $19.5bn hit, cancels electric models

Ford announces a massive $19.5bn writedown and cancels key electric vehicles, including the F-150 Lightning, pivoting to hybrids and petrol models amid shifting US policy and demand. Read the full analysis.

Simba's 'Cool-Touch' Pillow Hailed as 'Best Purchase Ever'

The Simba Hybrid Pillow, with its innovative temperature-regulating 'nanocube' core, is being praised as a 'game changer' for sleep. Now discounted on Amazon, it promises a permanently cool side and adjustable firmness. Discover why reviewers call it thei

Exclusive inside Ukraine's secret underground military base

Sky News gains rare access to a top-secret subterranean base in Donbas as Ukrainian forces prepare to move. Lieutenant Colonel Lemko details the brutal fight against Russia's 'advantage in numbers' and warns Europe of hybrid war. Read the full report.

UK sanctions Russian 'psychological warfare chief'

The UK government has sanctioned 11 Russian intelligence operatives, including a psychological warfare chief accused of running 'deniable' sabotage operations across Europe. The move follows the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report.

UK's 3p Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax to Start in 2028

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 3p-per-mile road charge for electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2028. Find out how much you'll pay and what it means for the future of driving.

Germany urges EU to soften 2035 petrol car ban

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing the EU to reconsider its 2035 combustion engine ban, advocating for hybrid car exemptions to protect jobs and the climate. Read the latest developments.

Per-Mile EV Tax: First Step in Road Tax Reform

The UK government plans to introduce per-mile road pricing for electric vehicles by 2026, marking the first major reform to vehicle taxation in decades. Discover how this will affect drivers.

Readers Debate: Is Russia Waging War on Europe?

Metro readers discuss Russia's hybrid warfare tactics, from naval incursions to migration weaponisation, and its impact on British politics and European security. Join the conversation.

Army Pauses Ajax Training as Soldiers Fall Ill

The British Army has paused Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration made approximately 30 soldiers violently sick. Discover the latest on this troubled £6.3bn programme.

Army Pauses Ajax Use After Soldiers Fall Ill

The British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after around 30 personnel reported noise and vibration symptoms. Safety investigation underway.

UK Petrol and Diesel Car Ban Moved to 2030

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.

£1.5bn EV Boost: New Grants and Charging Points

The UK government unveils a £1.5bn package to accelerate the electric vehicle transition, extending grants and funding thousands of new public charging points across the country.

EV Pay-Per-Mile Tax Plan Sparks Industry Concern

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles in the budget. Will this new road tax raise revenue or hinder the UK's EV transition?

London EV Congestion Charge Starts Jan 2

Electric vehicle drivers in central London will pay a new congestion charge from January. Discover the new fees and why critics call it a 'backward step' for air quality.

London EV congestion charge: £18 from January

Electric vehicles will lose congestion charge exemption in London from January 2024, facing £18 daily fee with partial discounts. Mayor Sadiq Khan cites traffic concerns.

Lords: Hybrid Work Can Help Disabled People into Jobs

A House of Lords committee urges the government to promote hybrid working in back-to-work initiatives to help disabled people and carers access employment. Discover how flexibility could fix Britain's worklessness crisis.

Waymo Robotaxis to Drive on US Freeways

Waymo announces its driverless robotaxis will operate on freeways in San Francisco, LA and Phoenix for the first time, marking a major milestone in autonomous vehicle technology.

Waymo and Baidu in Global Self-Driving Car Race

The autonomous vehicle race intensifies as Waymo and Baidu's Apollo Go expand globally. Discover the key players, costs, and the battle for market dominance in this in-depth report.

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