'Don't slam brakes on EVs': sparks fly over fee push The federal treasurer is being urged to adopt user charges for electric cars to help pay for road maintenance and the roll out of charging infrastructure . AAP · Aug 10, 2025
Chery launches seven-seat plug-in hybrid at a surprising price The maker of Omoda and Jaecoo brings its own brand to the UK The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Nissan Qashqai e-Power review: The petrol car that thinks it’s an EV Nissan’s novel hybrid approach on the journey to full electrification means an electric motor is powered by a petrol engine. And it mostly works – just a shame it’s in a Qashqai. The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Trump says economic growth ‘shatters expectations’. Data says otherwise Data doesn’t support repeated claims by the White House of an economic boom in the US under President Trump. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025
Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests Several popular cars consume more petrol than their manufacturers promise, tests show, and hybrid vehicles are among some of the worst offenders. AAP · Jul 30, 2025
Cars sold in Australia still use more petrol and emit more toxic fumes than advertised, new real-world testing shows AAA says carmakers overstating improvements in fuel use and environmental performance despite repeated investigations The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2025
Will UK’s 10% discount get more people buying electric cars? The evidence doesn’t look good The UK government is offering a 10% taxpayer-funded discount on new plug-in cars that cost less than £37,000. It’s an attempt to re-energise the currently flatlining market for new electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK – but there are reasons for people’s reluctance that a price cut alone won’t solve. The Conversation · Jul 29, 2025
Black market tobacco sends servo sales up in smoke Viva Energy says tobacco sales at its petrol stations fell by more than a quarter in the first half, leading to a drop in overall convenience sales. AAP · Jul 29, 2025
‘Like my other half’: man mourns wife and children killed buying snacks amid Thailand-Cambodia clashes Komsan Prachan’s family had nipped into a convenience store at a petrol station when rocket hit in Sisaket province The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
I've ridden Honda's latest electric scooter with clever battery-swap technology –and it might just convince commuters to give up on petrol Honda takes battery-swap technology global with the launch of its latest electric scooter – and I've taken it for a revealing spin. TechRadar · Jul 27, 2025
Malaysia’s Anwar announces cash handouts in bid to ease living costs Malaysian leader also says petrol prices will be cut and highway toll rates frozen to address cost of living concerns. Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025
Divers join search for missing mother-of-three last seen in Cheshire petrol station at 3.50am Rachel Booth bought a bottle of wine and milk from the garage at around 4am on Saturday, garage worker says The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Water sports park shut as police launch urgent search for missing woman in Cheshire Rachel Booth, 38, was last seen in a petrol station at 3:50am on Saturday The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025
Hanoi Scooter Riders Baulk At Petrol-powered Bikes Ban Vietnam's plan to bar gas-guzzling motorbikes from central Hanoi may clear the air of the smog-smothered capital, but riders fear paying a high toll for the capital's green transition. International Business Times · Jul 20, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Vietnam to ban petrol and diesel motorcycles from Hanoi to tackle rising air pollution Authorities told to prepare for transition and ensure compliance by 1 July 2026
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025 What is the electric car grant and how can I claim? The grant comes as part of a wider push to reduce use of petrol and diesel vehicles.
Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2025 Mayor's electric levy will put the brakes on clean air say Uber drivers Half of Uber drivers with EV cars say they could go back to diesel or petrol if they have to pay the congestion charge
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 11, 2025 JoJo Siwa Throws Petrol On TikTok Rumours She’s Pregnant With Chris Hughes’ Baby I'm gonna log off forever now, k thanks.
Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025 High time to end the EV myths putting drivers off the switch to clean transport Research shows many drivers still think EVs need gearboxes or that they wear out faster than petrol or diesel vehicles
Newslaundry · Jul 8, 2025 At least 300 end-of-life vehicles in Delhi Police fleet, RTI suggests While several citizens in Delhi have faced action over end-of-life petrol and diesel vehicles, the Delhi Police itself appears to be violating the same rules it is meant to enforce.
Newslaundry · Jul 7, 2025 July 7, 2025: The petrol pumps at the centre of fuel ban backlash Vehicles cause nearly half of Delhi’s air pollution – and old vehicles pollute even more.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025 ‘The bubble had to burst’: the inside story of the Lindsey oil refinery collapse Prax Group’s sudden demise surprised some, but others saw ‘a house of cards’ built on a thirst for debt-fuelled growth
International Business Times · Jul 4, 2025 Dozens Hurt In Fuel Station Blast Heard Across Rome A huge explosion at a petrol station in a Rome suburb on Friday injured nearly 30 people, two of them seriously, and rattled windows across the Italian capital.
Euronews · Jul 4, 2025 Rome petrol station explosion injures 25, damages buildings and vehicles An explosion at a petrol station in Rome's southeast injured at least 25 people on Friday. The incident was caused by a technical fault during refuelling.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 Fire ravages Rome petrol station after huge explosion A huge explosion shook the centre of Rome on Friday (4 July), leaving 21 people injured as locals rushed to safety.