12 h. ago Driver burns alive trapped in electric car as doors lock shut with bystanders unable to get him out after fiery crash

A DRIVER tragically burned to death trapped inside his electric car after a high-speed crash in China. Nighttime footage of the terrifying blaze — which is too distressing to show — captured the Xiaomi SU7 ablaze on a rain-slicked road in Chengdu, Sichuan. Rescuers could be seen tugging helplessly at its locked doors, punching, kicking...

Events

32 h. ago Doing 1 thing with your house key could keep you safe during a break

A woman has shared a 'life-saving' key trick that could help prevent your home being broken into - and it's all to do with the way you lock your door at night

Politics

37 h. ago 'My cheap Chinese electric car is much better than BMW and it's even outselling Land Rover'

In recent years, Chinese car makers have stormed into the British EV market.

Politics

57 h. ago 'I bought a cheap Chinese electric car that's better than BMW and outselling Land Rover'

Chinese car makers have stormed into the British EV market as record numbers of drivers seek cheaper models — could there be trouble ahead?

Politics

4 d. ago Another famous car brand turns its back on EVs with new model replaced by hybrid

A FAMOUS car brand has shelved its plans to release its first electric vehicle. The Italian manufacturer has decided to replace the new model with a plug-in hybrid instead. Lamborghini has indefinitely postponed its plans of launching an electric car before the end of the decade. The upcoming Lanzador concept will be manufactured as a...

Politics

5 d. ago Is this the cutest EV yet? The new Renault Twingo could be yours for around £17,000

New retro Renault Twingo goes on sale next year to join Renaults 5 and 4 as the latest rebooted Renault model

Economics

5 d. ago Woman dies in freak accicent after getting caught in car's electric window

Bernadette Delmotte, 60, died after she accidentally activated the electric window of her Fiat 500 in a freak accident

Events

7 d. ago Has the Government's electric car grant ignited an EV sales boom? September sees record registrations

EVs were snapped up in record numbers in September as the Government's Electric Car Grant boosted sales. Some 20,000 people have benefitted from the grant so far the DfT says.

Politics

7 d. ago New 8p and 14p rules you must follow if you drive electric company car

Thousands of drivers could be impacted by the new HMRC guidance for those with electric vehicles, specifically company car users

Transport

7 d. ago After fiery exchange over Epstein files, Pam Bondi is unable to answer basic questions about immigrants in Chicago

Trump’s attorney general faces Senate Judiciary Committee grilling in first oversight hearing since taking office

Events

7 d. ago Scottish electric car manufacturer Munro reveals plans for 300 jobs after fresh investment

Glasgow firm aims to ramp up production to 5,000 vehicles a year

Economics

8 d. ago College student burned alive inside Tesla Cybertruck 'after doors locked shut when the vehicle burst into flames, leaving her trapped'

Krysta Michelle Tsukahara, 19, was one of three who died when the vehicle smashed into a tree at high speed in Piedmont, California, last November.

Society

8 d. ago Dacia reveals the Hipster! Striking new 'people's car' will cost under £12,000

Romanian budget car maker Dacia has revealed a supermini prototype car just big enough for four full-sized passengers. The Hipster EV will cost just £12,000 and have an electric range of 100 miles.

Economics

8 d. ago Dacia’s cheap concept EV is basically a block on four wheels

The Dacia Hipster Concept is just three metres long, with a design that influences a new Dacia Spring update

Politics

1 week ago UK households urged to lock all doors and windows from now until 8pm – here's why

Brits are being urged to lock all doors and windows by 3pm with the Met Office issuing amber weather warnings to some parts of the country as Storm Amy makes landfall

Politics

1 week ago UK households told to lock all their doors and windows by 3pm

The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings for the UK as Storm Amy hits the country, with the forecaster advising households to take a number of precautions

Politics

1 week ago Report finds ‘little evidence’ electric car grants are boosting sales

The new EV market share of models eligible for the grant in September was unchanged from between April and June.

Politics

1 week ago New Motability Scheme update for disabled people considering an Electric Vehicle for their next car

Around 815,000 people across Great Britain are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.

Politics

1 week ago List price confusion hides the truth about electric car costs, say experts

RRP comparisons risk misleading drivers as new evidence shows EVs are already at cost parity with petrol

Economics

1 week ago Tesla Model Y Performance review: The best Tesla yet is an SUV supercar slayer

Tesla’s new top model gets a hot makeover that not only makes it more fun to drive, but also makes it more comfortable and better built

Politics