20 h. ago London Congestion Charge changes – what EV drivers need to know

The London Congestion Charge will rise to £18 from January, with EV owners also having to pay £13.50 – here’s what the new rates, discounts and deadlines mean for drivers

Politics

3 d. ago China's diesel trucks are shifting to electric. This could change global LNG and diesel demand.

China is rapidly replacing its aging diesel trucks with electric models, signaling a major shift in the world’s largest vehicle market

Events

3 d. ago Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?

The Neoliner Origin set off on its inaugural two-week voyage from France to the US with the aim of revolutionising the notoriously dirty shipping industryIt is 8pm on a Saturday evening and eight of us are sitting at a table onboard a ship, holding on to our plates of spaghetti carbonara as our chairs slide back and forth. Michel Péry, the dinner’s host, downplays the weather as a “tempête de journalistes” – something sailors would not categorise as a storm, but which drama-seeking journalists might refer to as such to entertain their readers.But after a white-knuckle night in our cabins with winds reaching 74mph or force 12 – officially a hurricane – Péry has to admit it was not just a “journalists’ storm”, but the real deal. Continue reading...

Transport

3 d. ago Vauxhall Mokka GSE review: The first of a new breed of hot Vauxhalls

Great handling, good performance and lukewarm styling means Vauxhall’s new GSE range gets off to a decent start

Politics

3 d. ago The seven things every driver should do with their car ahead of winter

From checking oil levels to electronics, it’s important to maintain your vehicle during winter

Transport

4 d. ago AD FEATURE: How J&J Motors has been driving trust for more than 40 years

The business continues to evolve with the latest motoring innovations, including the launch of Suzuki’s first electric vehicle - the e Vitara

Transport

5 d. ago New Omoda 7 confirmed for UK – but can it live up to the smash

Mid-size SUV arrives in January 2026 with hybrid or petrol power, sharing its tech with Britain’s sixth best-selling car – its glamorous sister, the Jaecoo 7.

Politics

7 d. ago Cop30 live: ‘If we continue destroying everything on this earth there will be chaos,’ warns Indigenous chief

Earlier on day five of the climate summit, activists blockaded the main entrance demanding to speak to the Brazilian presidentNorway and the United Arab Emirates - both significant fossil fuel producers - are among the ministerial pairings announced by the Brazilian Cop30 Presidency. The task of the pairings is to consult with countries on specific issues and report their views back to the presidency, to help the negotiations progress.The ministers from Norway and the UAE will work on the “global stocktake”, the strand of the talks about the big gap between the carbon emissions cuts needed and the real world. At its heart is cutting fossil fuel emissions, which makes it a target for obstruction by petrostates. The UAE hosted Cop28 in 2023, which delivered the first ever mention of fossil fuels in a Cop outcome.Gambia and Germany, working on adaptationEgypt and Spain, working on mitigation, i.e. cutting emissionsMexico and Poland, working on just transition, i.e. making the switch to...

Events

7 d. ago Cop day 5 live: Indigenous activists blockade the summit centre as climate conference continues

As the climate conference goes into its fifth day, with huge amounts still unresolved, there were reports that activists had blockaded the entrance to the centreNorway and the United Arab Emirates - both significant fossil fuel producers - are among the ministerial pairings announced by the Brazilian Cop30 Presidency. The task of the pairings is to consult with countries on specific issues and report their views back to the presidency, to help the negotiations progress.The ministers from Norway and the UAE will work on the “global stocktake”, the strand of the talks about the big gap between the carbon emissions cuts needed and the real world. At its heart is cutting fossil fuel emissions, which makes it a target for obstruction by petrostates. The UAE hosted Cop28 in 2023, which delivered the first ever mention of fossil fuels in a Cop outcome.Gambia and Germany, working on adaptationEgypt and Spain, working on mitigation, i.e. cutting emissionsMexico and Poland, working on just tr...

Politics

7 d. ago Linlithgow MSP highlights number of electric vehicle charging points in West Lothian

Last year, Scotland reached its target of installing more than 6,000 public EV charge points, two years ahead of the 2026 target.

Politics

7 d. ago Certain London drivers will face £18 charge from 2026, Mayor Sadiq Khan announces

The new measures will see drivers of electric vehicles hit with a £13.50 charge to enter the zone, while electric van owners will have to pay £9

Economics

7 d. ago Sadiq Khan raises London Congestion Charge and cuts electric vehicle discounts

Sadiq Khan raises London Congestion Charge and cuts electric vehicle discounts  Hackney Gazette

Politics

8 d. ago Electric vehicle drivers to pay congestion charge in central London

Electric vehicle drivers to pay congestion charge in central London  Sky News

Politics

8 d. ago London congestion charge to rise 20% and apply to electric vehicles

London congestion charge to rise 20% and apply to electric vehicles  The Guardian

Politics

8 d. ago London congestion charge to rise to £18 – and electric vehicles will have to pay

London congestion charge to rise to £18 – and electric vehicles will have to pay  The Guardian

Economics

8 d. ago Volkswagen Touareg review: Big, beefy and practical, but on the expensive side

The Volkswagen Touareg is a well-established family SUV that is equipped to tackle any practicality demands thrown in its path. But steep price increases mean it’s now well into premium car territory

Politics

8 d. ago Vauxhall Astra review: The forgotten model in an overlooked range

The Vauxhall Astra Plug-In Hybrid has a decent electric range and it looks smart too, but it still struggles to compete with the class-leading Volkswagen Golf plug-in hybrid

Politics

8 d. ago Lexus RX review: Big enough to live in, good enough to live with?

Lexus claimed to be the founder of the luxury-focused SUV scene when it launched the RX back in 1998 and now the fifth-generation model boasts a choice of powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid option, for the first time in its history

Politics

8 d. ago Electric vehicles to face congestion charge for first time, Sadiq Khan announces

London Mayor Sadiq Kahn confirms £13.50 daily charge for electric cars and £9 for electric vans and trucks; non-EV Congestion Charge goes up to £18 a day

Politics

8 d. ago Sadiq Khan increases London Congestion Charge to £18 and slashes discounts for electric vehicles

Central London drivers now face annual C-charge hikes in line with Tube fare increases

Economics