6 h. ago European car giants issued warning over electric vehicles: ‘We saw what happened to Blockbuster’

Octopus boss Greg Jackson said European manufacturers should be prepared to compete with EVs from China

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11 h. ago Ukraine issues 'second Chernobyl' warning as Putin plots catastrophic attack

An expert in electronic warfare warned that Russian plans to strike electrical substations near to nuclear plants risked causing a meltdown if the missiles were to go astray

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6 d. ago Electric Mercedes with massive range takes coveted European Car of the Year award

A £45,000 electric Mercedes-Benz that can cover almost 500 miles between charges has picked up the first major car award of the year.

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9 d. ago Sainsbury's issues urgent 'do not eat' warning as it recalls popular meat product

The supermarket giant has issued a recall on Sainsbury's Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze due to an allergen not being mentioned on the label

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1 week ago Driver fined and given three points after failing to clear snow from car

The driver from Wales has been fined £100 and given three penalty points by police after snow from their car hit another vehicle - and experts warn it could happen to any motorist

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1 week ago I ranked the finalists of European Car of the Year awards – my winner is sophisticated but here’s who will take top spot

TOMORROW is a big day in the car world.  Really big day.  Sixty jurors from 23 ­countries, including yours truly, will award points to seven finalists to decide the 2026 European Car of the Year.  Think Eurovision Song Contest for cars. But with fewer sequins.  The contenders are:  Citroen C5 Aircross Dacia Bigster Fiat Grande Panda Kia...

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1 week ago Fire warning as people told 'do not' do this with electric heaters

You may not realise that this common habit could result in a fire

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1 week ago Full list of 12 baby formula products recalled by Nestle over toxin fears – and how to check batch code

FOOD and beverage giant, Nestle, has issued an urgent global recall of baby formula products as they're not safe for consumption. Nestle has announced that a batches of its SMA infant and follow-on formula may contain a toxin which can cause food poisoning. The batches, which Nestle has said are not safe for baby consumption,...

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2 w. ago Electric buses: Sadiq Khan warned of delays getting diesel vehicles off the road

Electric buses: Sadiq Khan warned of delays getting diesel vehicles off the road  London Evening Standard

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2 w. ago Bulwell crash as three pedestrians struck by car in New Year's Eve horror

A crash involving a vehicle and three pedestrians is understood to have happened after the driver suffered a medical episode at the wheel in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire

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3 w. ago Tesla sales fall across Europe again as BYD surges; Ryanair fined €256m by Italy’s competition authority – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsToday’s European car sales data shows that hybrid-electric cars (which have a fossil fuel engine and a rechargable battery) account for 34.6% of the total EU market this year.Since January, 3,408,907 hybrid-electric cars have been registered in the EU, with growth in the four biggest markets: Spain (+26%), France (+24.2%), Germany (+8.7%), and Italy (+7.9%). Continue reading...

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