44 h. ago US trade war will hurt UK growth, Bank of England governor warns; Tesla’s European sales fall again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsACEA’s latest European car sales report shows a continued decline in demand for fossil fuel-powered vehicles.While new battery-electric car sales grew by 23.9% in the first three months of 2025, to 412,997 units, petrol car registrations saw a significant decline of 20.6%, with all major markets showing decreases. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Number plate checker can warn drivers if they need to pay extra £150 in DVLA car tax

The DVLA has hiked Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) prices from April 1, with petrol, diesel and electric car owners all affected - here's how you can quickly check your vehicle's CO2 emissions

Economics

4 d. ago How EV makers are trying to make them sound, feel and drive like petrol cars

We look at how manufacturers are employing different tactics to make their EVs feel like combustion engine cars. But will it help accelerate sales?

Transport

5 d. ago The kindness of strangers: the petrol station worker paid for my fuel and saved my date

When my card declined, I looked out at my new girlfriend and felt utter panic. Back then, $20 felt like a huge amount of moneyRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesI was temporarily living in my home town of Wangaratta while caring for my grandmother, who had dementia. I got weekends off and on one of those occasions I met a girl called Marie. During that lovely early period of a new relationship where you’re still getting to know each other, I took her camping at Mount Buffalo in Victoria.On the way home we stopped in Myrtleford, a small town at the foot of the mountain, to get petrol. I fuelled up and Marie stayed in the car while I went inside to pay. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Huge UK county pledges £21.3m in drastic move to get rid of petrol cars

In light of the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel vehicles, this county has partnered with a major charge point operator to deliver thousands of new EV chargers

Economics

8 d. ago Drivers warned pump mistake 'must stop' or they could damage their engine

A mechanic has revealed that drivers need to be aware of the full meaning of a car's petrol octane rating and that it's best to round up to what's available at the pump

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1 week ago Petrol and diesel drivers told to avoid putting fuel in cars at these times

Drivers could save some money by avoiding fuelling up during these hours.

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1 week ago 'We reviewed every electric car on the market and there was one clear winner'

A group of automotive experts have reviewed almost every single electric car on the market and revealed which model they think is the best. In fact, one car was so good they made it their car of the year for 2025, beating petrol, diesel and hydrogen rivals

Politics

2 w. ago Car tax set to rise sharply for certain vehicles – are you impacted?

Owners of zero-emissions cars are being brought into the vehicle excise duty regime for the first time, among other changes

Politics

2 w. ago UK seaside town splashing £130m on major project after huge 2030 announcement

With Keir Starmer reinstating the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel car sales, a popular seaside town is now undergoing a £130m development to accommodate the increase in electric vehicles

Economics

2 w. ago Petrol to fall below 130p a litre within days as Trump tariffs cause oil price to plunge

Fears that Trump's new trade tariffs could trigger a global recession has sent oil prices plummeting - and drivers will benefit at the pumps.

Politics

2 w. ago Why Trump's tariffs could open up a golden window to bag bargain TVs, clothes, mortgages and energy bills

A very brief window to snap up good deals has opened up - from mortgages and petrol to clothes, electronic goods and cars.

Economics

2 w. ago Why Trump's tariffs could open up a golden window to bag bargain TVs, clothes, mortgages and energy deals

A very brief window to snap up good deals has opened up - from mortgages and petrol to clothes, electronic goods and cars.

Economics

2 w. ago Voices: ‘Madman’s dream’ or breath of fresh air? Independent readers divided over 2030 petrol car ban

Our community share their views on the 2030 petrol car ban, from fears of ‘crippling infrastructure costs’ to hopes for ‘cleaner air and smarter incentives’

Politics

2 w. ago What new 2030 petrol and diesel car ban means for drivers according to the AA

The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be brought forward to 2030, Keir Starmer confirmed today. But what does this mean for motorists?

Events

2 w. ago Man convicted of attempted murder threatened to drive car off bridge with ex

Rhys Lewis, 36, also threatened to drive his car into her mother's home with the seats soaked with petrol, and threw a paving stone through her window

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2 w. ago Petrol car ban date confirmed by Keir Starmer amid Donald Trump tariff fallout

The Prime Minister backed the British car industry on Monday as he warned Donald Trump's tariffs will have a 'profound' impact on the global economy

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer confirms when petrol, diesel and hybrid cars will be banned in major speech

Keir Starmer eased rules around new hybrid cars as he warned Donald Trump's tariffs will have a 'profound' impact on the global economy as markets tumbled across the world

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer hands car brands extension from petrol and diesel 2030 vehicle ban

In a speech today, Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that Labour would be pushing ahead with its manifesto promise to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030

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2 w. ago AA explains what 2030 petrol and diesel car ban means for drivers

The ban applies to the sale of new and petrol vehicles - so you'll still be able to buy used petrol and diesel cars after this date

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