4 h. ago New guide highlights delights of south west Scotland to electric car drivers

The South West Coastal 300 reveals everything from untamed coastlines and timeless forests to storybook castles and quaint small towns.

Transport

9 h. ago Battery experts warn electric car fires will increase unless decades

With the UK fire service already reporting a 33% year-on-year increase in electric car blazes in Britain, the problem is only going to rise as EVs become mainstream.

Events

23 h. ago World's first 'nature powered' photoshoot showcases incredible new electric car

The world's first photoshoot 'powered by nature' has taken place, showcasing a whole new way of producing energy - and the results are stunning

Culture

23 h. ago Fire crews battling derelict building blaze near Scots biomass plant

Two fire appliances are still in attendance.

Events

25 h. ago An unlikely star of Die Hard is making an automotive comeback

Former Eastern bloc car maker Yugo is aiming to follow in the footsteps of Skoda

Events

26 h. ago Man in his 80s pulled from blaze and rushed to hospital after horror 'arson attack' on home

An investigation is underway after the blaze, which detectives believe could have been deliberate

Events

30 h. ago Our £42K Fisker EVs can't be fixed because the firm's gone bust

When car designer Henrik Fisker unveiled his Ocean electric SUV at the end of 2021, he told the Los Angeles Auto Show it was his mission to create the world's 'most sustainable vehicles'.

Economics

41 h. ago Our £42K Fisker EVs have battery issues, glitchy software, make weird noises and can't be fixed because the firm's gone bust

When car designer Henrik Fisker unveiled his Ocean electric SUV at the end of 2021, he told the Los Angeles Auto Show it was his mission to create the world's 'most sustainable vehicles'.

Economics

49 h. ago World's first photoshoot 'powered by plants' captures stunning images of new electric car

A unique new project has seen plant energy used to power the lighting for a professional photoshoot, offering a whole new way of creating energy

Events

4 d. ago Charging an electric car at home is still CHEAPER than filling up with petrol

The AA's latest EV Recharge Report for March shows that people who charge at home pay just 5.6p/mile for standard rate domestic charging compared to 11.8p/mile for petrol.

Science

5 d. ago NASA says super rare 'Blaze Star' could soon explode in 'once in a lifetime' cosmic event

Astronomers have been excitedly waiting for a star system 3,000 lightyears away to explode, forming a 'new star' in the night sky

Politics

6 d. ago Devastating impact of blaze laid bare after it ripped through land near landmark pub

Crews have been battling the Errwood Reservoir fire in moorland for three days

Politics

7 d. ago Tesla denies reports it contacted recruiters to help it replace Elon Musk

The Wall Street Journal had reported the electric car maker’s board had contacted search firms to help it find a new chief executive.

Politics

7 d. ago Tesla denies report claiming board looked to replace Elon Musk

Wall Street Journal article saying headhunters were contacted branded ‘absolutely false’ by chair Robyn DenholmTesla has denied a report that its board sought to replace Elon Musk as its chief executive amid a backlash against his rightwing politics and declining car sales.Robyn Denholm, the chair of the board at the electric carmaker, said in a statement on Tesla’s social media account on X: “Earlier today, there was a media report erroneously claiming that the Tesla Board had contacted recruitment firms to initiate a CEO search at the company. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Several countries sending firefighting planes to Israel to help tackle major wildfire

Several countries are sending firefighting aircraft to Israel as crews battle for a second day to extinguish a wildfire that had shut down a major highway linking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and sent drivers scrambling from their cars

Politics

7 d. ago Two people fighting for their life and 10 others injured after electric car ploughed into crowds in Copenhagen

An elderly man rammed his vehicle into over a dozen pedestrians, benches, and tables near the city's iconic Queen Louise's Bridge, according to Denmark's emergency services.

Events

8 d. ago Feeling stressed? This new family SUV claims to be a zen lounge on wheels

New Citroen C5 Aircross focuses on wellbeing as it takes the SUV battle to the Chinese

Politics

8 d. ago Young drivers happy to pay £16k more for electric cars because they 'suit' them

Nearly half of young drivers aspire to drive an electric car, compared to just 31 per cent of motorists overall. However, the cost of electric vehicles still remains a barrier to many

Economics

8 d. ago Company supplying critical EV metal ‘did not disclose’ Erin Brockovich pollutant in drinking water

Leaked documents indicate Harita, owner of key nickel mine in Indonesia, did not reveal water contaminationOne of Indonesia’s largest nickel-mining companies, which supplies a mineral critical to the global electric car industry, did not tell the public that local drinking water was polluted, according to documents seen by the Guardian.Indonesia has become the world’s biggest producer of nickel, used in the production of wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. But observers have voiced concerns that regulatory oversight in the country has failed to keep up with the rush to develop mines to satisfy booming global demand. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Why federal lawmakers want to charge you $20 for driving your car

Proposed fee part of effort to get rid of federal gas tax

Transport