Firefighters and police injured as Rome petrol station erupts in fireball IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025
The best lawnmowers in the UK to keep your grass in check, tested Embracing No Mow May, but planning a tidy later in the summer? We’ve rounded up the top electric mowers, from cordless to rented options The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025
Octavia goes electric as Skoda runs out of names for its new EV push Three new electric cars include an electric evolution of an old favourite, while petrol models get a stay of execution The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025
Fuel margins remain high despite lower prices at the pump, watchdog finds Fuel prices fell for both petrol and diesel over the three months to the end of May by 7.6 pence per litre (ppl) and 8.4 ppl respectively. Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025
Battery swapping stations powered by solar and wind: we show how this could work for electric vehicles in South Africa Petrol and diesel vehicles are being phased out globally and replaced with electric vehicles so that countries can meet their commitments to zero human-caused carbon emissions by 2050. But electric vehicles’ batteries run down quickly and take a long time to recharge. One solution is battery swapping systems, where depleted… The Conversation · Jun 29, 2025
More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off. AAP · Jun 27, 2025
Volvo XC90 review: Old timer gets upgraded, but with Temu-style tech Volvo doesn’t do new XC90s very often – this is only the second generation since 2002. The latest update to the plug-in hybrid model tries to bring it in line with the all-new, all-electric EX90 The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
The petrol car that thinks it’s an EV British-built Nissan Qashqai e-Power now feels more like an electric car than ever – but it’s petrol-powered The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Brutal killer could spend rest of his life behind bars A man who doused another man in petrol and set him on fire will be close to 90 years old before he is eligible for parole. AAP · Jun 26, 2025
This is how AMG plans to replace its famous V8s with electric motors The Concept AMG GT XX uses Formula 1 tech to bring passion and performance into an electric sports car T3 · Jun 25, 2025
Extinction Rebellion activists arrested at NATO summit protest in the Hague Police in The Hague detained climate and anti-war activists from Extinction Rebellion at a petrol station protest aimed at disrupting NATO summit. Euronews · Jun 25, 2025
Middle East crisis risks igniting inflation. Here are the markets to watch out for in Australia Interest rate cuts still likely, experts say, but oil and gold prices are up and the share market is likely to remain volatile The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025
Iran and Israel crisis: what does it mean for the price of oil? Banks and forecasters say price trajectory will depend on how far the military and humanitarian crisis escalates The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
UK petrol prices poised to rise as Israel-Iran conflict pushes up cost of oil Brent crude falls by 3.4% late on Monday amid reports of potential talks to end the hostilities The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025 ‘There’s a smell of death in the air’: chaos in Tehran as residents try to flee or find shelter Ferocity of Israeli strikes has taken many by surprise, with people rushing to buy petrol and food amid the bombs
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025 Northern Ireland one petrol bomb away from a racist murder, Belfast rally hears Hundreds braved the rain to attend the anti-racism rally in the city centre.
Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025 Judge warns those involved in Ballymena violence will be dealt with ‘robustly’ Three teenagers appeared in court on rioting offences.
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025 BYD’s new EV flash chargers are as fast as petrol pumps – here’s when they’re arriving in the UK Ultra-fast 1,000kW Flash Chargers set to roll out in the UK from next year, if your car can handle the power
Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025 Three teenagers charged following violence in Ballymena The three, aged 15, 17 and 18, are set to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court later.
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025 Watch: Homes left smashed and charred after multiple nights of violence in Ballymena Homes have been destroyed after several nights of unrest in Northern Ireland, where rioters hurled petrol bombs, masonry and fireworks at police.
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Ballymena riots: Fireworks and petrol bombs thrown at police as violence erupts Fireworks and petrol bombs were thrown at police as violence erupted for a second night in a row in Northern Ireland on Tuesday (11 June).
Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2025 Diner refuses to pay VAT, causes scene at restaurant A customer refused to pay the 21 baht VAT on the bill at a ramen restaurant in a Bangkok petrol station and tried to storm out without paying - only to be stopped by other diners.
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Riot police respond to second night of violence in Ballymena Multiple cars and properties were set on fire in Ballymena while rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers.
Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025 Watch: Moment Ballymena rioter sets himself on fire as violence erupts for second night Cars and properties set on fire in Ballymena as rioters hurl petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025 Ballymena riots condemned as ‘racist thuggery’ as homes and cars set on fire in second night of violence Dramatic scenes unfolded overnight in the Northern Ireland town as rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and glass bottles, with 17 police officers injured