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It’s cheaper to run an EV in the UK than it is in Germany

British electric car drivers are saving £540 more on running costs than their German counterparts

The Independent UK

Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Its underbody CNG tank is probably its greatest flex

The newly launched Maruti Suzuki Victoris range starts at INR 10,49,900 (ex-showroom) for the base LXI with a manual transmission. Thereafter, it’s like a step ladder all the way through to INR 19,98,900 with a total of 21 variants for customers to choose from. It’s like going to a wedding…

Newslaundry

Suzuki Across review: This perfectly named family SUV is ‘a cross’ between a Toyota and a Suzuki

Collaborations between manufacturers are becoming commonplace these days and the Across is a joining of forces between Toyota and Suzuki. The result is a car bearing a striking resemblance to the former’s RAV4 but with its own design cues thrown in

The Independent UK

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Volvo XC60 review – classy and refined plug-in hybrid is ageing gracefully

Smart and cultured, the Volvo XC60 isn’t the freshest premium SUV around, but it’s maturing nicely and remains a really appealing luxury plug-in hybrid

The Independent UK

Peter Kay left 'sobbing' after getting attacked by masked thugs with sawn-off shotguns at petrol station

‘It was like out-of-body shock. I got home later and I was sobbing,’ the 52-year-old comedian recalled

Evening Standard

Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol rivals with sales figures showing a change in consumer sentiment.

AAP

‘Pow, pow, pow’: Rapper is charged incorrectly for petrol, so he decides to become a ‘dangerous offender’ and kill everyone

Dude ended up in prison. Was it worth it?

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‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date

The Guardian - UK

Holiday Price Drop: US Gas Now $3 Per Gallon Ahead of Travel Surge—Cheapest Since 2021

Gas prices drop to four-year lows this holiday season, with most states under £2.26 ($3.00) per gallon, giving drivers holiday savings at the pump.

International Business Times UK

Is it still worth buying an electric vehicle after tax changes made in the Budget?

A new tax of 3p per mile is coming for EVs which will narrow the gap to petrol cars in running costs

The Independent UK

BYD Seal 6 DM-i review – the dog-friendly plug-in hybrid that’ll go 935 miles in one go

Another brilliant BYD that promises quality, advanced tech, a good price and a long, long range.

The Independent UK

Germany to urge EU to soften 2035 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

Friedrich Merz to ask for series of exemptions in attempt to protect crisis-hit automotive industry

The Guardian - UK

Man pleads guilty to police station petrol bomb attack

Jamie Taylor pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

Police officer narrowly avoided petrol bomb during station attack

One petrol bomb exploded near a police officer

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Oil Prices Could Drop to $30s, US Gas May Fall to $0.60/L as Ukraine-Russia Talks Loom

Oil prices hit four-year lows amid Ukraine-Russia peace talks. JP Morgan predicts Brent could plunge to $30s per barrel by 2027, potentially pushing US petrol below £0.80/L.

The Conversation

Electric vehicle owners face new pay-per-mile tax – what could be the environmental costs?

Modern electric vehicles are transforming the roads with low noise, rapid acceleration and zero exhaust emissions. However, drivers of electric vehicles in the UK will now face a new 3p per mile charge and drivers of hybrid vehicles a 1.5p per mile charge.

Evening Standard

Pay-per-mile: From trackers to 'clocked' vehicles, all you need to know about the new electric car tax

Government plans for electric vehicles explained: how the 500,000 London EV drivers will pay and how their bills will be calculated

The Independent UK

What Rachel Reeves’ cut to vehicle excise duty will cost EV owners with new pay-per-mile measure

What the Chancellor’s 3p-a-mile plan means for EV drivers – plus Electric Car Grant and Expensive Car Supplement changes explained

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10 Photos of Bethany MaGee: Woman Set Ablaze on Chicago Train by Repeat Offender With 72 Arrests

Bethany MaGee, 26-year-old Chicago commuter, remains in critical condition after being set ablaze on a Blue Line train by repeat offender Lawrence Reed, who has 72 prior arrests and now faces federal terrorism charges.

The Guardian - UK

Will pay-per-mile raise Reeves money or drive people away from electric vehicles?

Need for new road taxes is clear – but there are concerns that pricing plan could stall transition away from petrol

Evening Standard

House fire murder accused says he spilled petrol accidentally, trial told

Sharaz Ali is alleged to have deliberately set fire to the home of Bryonie Gawith in a botched revenge attack on his former partner, Bryonie’s sister.

Evening Standard

Woman who survived fire started by ex-partner says she ‘couldn’t save’ family

Prosecutors say Sharaz Ali wanted revenge on his former partner Antonia Gawith when he started the fire that killed her sister and her three children.

The Guardian - UK

Ford UK boss warns Rachel Reeves against higher taxes on electric vehicles

Lisa Brankin says new levies could discourage switch to EVs amid reports chancellor mulling pay-per-mile charge

Evening Standard

Man killed ex-partner’s sister and children in ‘revenge’ house fire, trial told

Sharaz Ali allegedly set fire to the home of Bryonie Gawith and her children to ‘take revenge’ on his ex-partner, Ms Gawith’s sister Antonia Gawith.

The Independent UK

New Omoda 7 confirmed for UK – but can it live up to the smash-hit Jaecoo 7?

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.

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