The Latest Breaking News from Petrol

Is it still worth buying an electric vehicle after tax changes made in the Budget?

A new tax of 3p per mile is coming for EVs which will narrow the gap to petrol cars in running costs

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

BYD Seal 6 DM-i review – the dog-friendly plug-in hybrid that’ll go 935 miles in one go

Another brilliant BYD that promises quality, advanced tech, a good price and a long, long range.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Germany to urge EU to soften 2035 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

Friedrich Merz to ask for series of exemptions in attempt to protect crisis-hit automotive industry

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025

Pay-per-mile: From trackers to 'clocked' vehicles, all you need to know about the new electric car tax

Government plans for electric vehicles explained: how the 500,000 London EV drivers will pay and how their bills will be calculated

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025

What Rachel Reeves’ cut to vehicle excise duty will cost EV owners with new pay-per-mile measure

What the Chancellor’s 3p-a-mile plan means for EV drivers – plus Electric Car Grant and Expensive Car Supplement changes explained

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

10 Photos of Bethany MaGee: Woman Set Ablaze on Chicago Train by Repeat Offender With 72 Arrests

Bethany MaGee, 26-year-old Chicago commuter, remains in critical condition after being set ablaze on a Blue Line train by repeat offender Lawrence Reed, who has 72 prior arrests and now faces federal terrorism charges.

International Business Times UK · Nov 24, 2025

Will pay-per-mile raise Reeves money or drive people away from electric vehicles?

Need for new road taxes is clear – but there are concerns that pricing plan could stall transition away from petrol

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025

House fire murder accused says he spilled petrol accidentally, trial told

Sharaz Ali is alleged to have deliberately set fire to the home of Bryonie Gawith in a botched revenge attack on his former partner, Bryonie’s sister.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

Woman who survived fire started by ex-partner says she ‘couldn’t save’ family

Prosecutors say Sharaz Ali wanted revenge on his former partner Antonia Gawith when he started the fire that killed her sister and her three children.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

Ford UK boss warns Rachel Reeves against higher taxes on electric vehicles

Lisa Brankin says new levies could discourage switch to EVs amid reports chancellor mulling pay-per-mile charge

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025