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UK government plays down reports of plan to bring EV sales target review forward

Though minister had said ZEV mandate review would be completed ‘quickly as we can’, government confirms it won’t be published until 2027

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

EU rolls back 2035 petrol and diesel car ban amid industry pushback

The European Union has weakened its planned 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, retreating from a flagship climate measure as it moved to support an auto industry hit by job cuts, factory closures and fierce global competition.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2025

EU carmakers to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035 as full combustion engine ban scrapped

The remaining 10% of emissions will need to be compensated for by using low-carbon steel 'Made in the EU' or sustainable fuels. The EU executive revoked the 2035 ban on the sale of new cars and vans powered by diesel or petrol after pressure from some EU countries and the…

Euronews · Dec 16, 2025

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EU plans to water down ban on new petrol and diesel cars

Commission proposes cutting obligation for 100% zero emission vehicles beyond 2035 to 90% after pressure from industry and some EU states

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025

EU set to ease 2035 combustion-engine ban amid auto industry pressure

Europe’s plan to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is under fresh scrutiny, as Brussels prepares changes that could reshape the pace and direction of the continent’s shift to electric vehicles – and expose deep divisions between governments, carmakers and climate campaigners.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2025

Conservatives would end 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars

Party would also abolish zero-emission vehicle mandate, cutting legal requirement on carmakers to sell EVs

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025

British Government Sticks with 2035 Ban on Sale of Petrol Vehicles as EU Poised to 'Water It Down'

The British government will push through with the initial plan of banning petrol vehicle sales in 2035 as the European Union looks to relax it.

International Business Times UK · Dec 13, 2025

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Nissan Qashqai e-Power: a hybrid that lives up to EV-like billing – almost

CAR REVIEW: The Japanese marque’s ‘e-Power’ system promises to imbue this new hybrid with ‘EV-like smoothness’, and does a respectable job of it, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

UK will have to follow EU and delay ban on sale of diesel and petrol cars, experts warn

Labour environment secretary Ed Miliband under pressure as Europe prepares to water down key net zero pledge

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

EU’s 2035 petrol and diesel car ban will be watered down, says senior MEP

Decision would anger environmental campaigners, who say it would amount to ‘gutting’ of green deal

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025

Sharaz Ali Convicted of Killing Ex-Partner's Sister and Her Three Children in Bradford House Fire

Sharaz Ali is found guilty of murdering ex-partner's sister, Bryonie Gawith, and her children Denisty, Oscar, and Aubree, in a jealous, petrol-fuelled house fire in Bradford.

International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025

Electric shock: hybrids, not EVs, pose pedestrian risk

They may be quieter and heavier than petrol cars but electric vehicles are not more likely to crash into a pedestrian or to cause serious injury.

AAP · Dec 9, 2025

UK fuel prices stay near nine-month high despite wholesale falls, says AA

The motoring and roadside assistance firm said wholesale petrol costs have fallen by around 5p a litre over the past three weeks.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

Seven EU countries pressure European Commission to rethink 2035 diesel and petrol car ban

Pressure from EU countries, lawmakers and the automotive industry is likely pushing the European Commission to delay the revision of the bloc's ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035.

Euronews · Dec 8, 2025

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International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

EU Delays All-Electric Target Until 2040 as Pressure Mounts on Labour Over Petrol Ban

Labour is being urged to delay their ban of petrol cars amid the European Union's reported plan to extend their deadline pushing to go all-electric to 2040.

International Business Times UK · Dec 4, 2025

Oil Prices Hold Modest Gains — '$30s Pump Drop Still Possible', Experts Say

Oil trades near four-year lows as JP Morgan warns Brent could fall into the $30s by 2027, potentially slashing pump prices by up to 40% amid a historic supply glut.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

It’s cheaper to run an EV in the UK than it is in Germany

British electric car drivers are saving £540 more on running costs than their German counterparts

Newslaundry · Dec 4, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Its underbody CNG tank is probably its greatest flex

The newly launched Maruti Suzuki Victoris range starts at INR 10,49,900 (ex-showroom) for the base LXI with a manual transmission. Thereafter, it’s like a step ladder all the way through to INR 19,98,900 with a total of 21 variants for customers to choose from. It’s like going to a wedding…

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The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Suzuki Across review: This perfectly named family SUV is ‘a cross’ between a Toyota and a Suzuki

Collaborations between manufacturers are becoming commonplace these days and the Across is a joining of forces between Toyota and Suzuki. The result is a car bearing a striking resemblance to the former’s RAV4 but with its own design cues thrown in

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Volvo XC60 review – classy and refined plug-in hybrid is ageing gracefully

Smart and cultured, the Volvo XC60 isn’t the freshest premium SUV around, but it’s maturing nicely and remains a really appealing luxury plug-in hybrid

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

Peter Kay left 'sobbing' after getting attacked by masked thugs with sawn-off shotguns at petrol station

‘It was like out-of-body shock. I got home later and I was sobbing,’ the 52-year-old comedian recalled

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol rivals with sales figures showing a change in consumer sentiment.

We Got This Covered · Dec 2, 2025

‘Pow, pow, pow’: Rapper is charged incorrectly for petrol, so he decides to become a ‘dangerous offender’ and kill everyone

Dude ended up in prison. Was it worth it?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date

International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2025

Holiday Price Drop: US Gas Now $3 Per Gallon Ahead of Travel Surge—Cheapest Since 2021

Gas prices drop to four-year lows this holiday season, with most states under £2.26 ($3.00) per gallon, giving drivers holiday savings at the pump.

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