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UK cities target SUVs with new parking charges

Bristol is looking to join Bath and London.

Oct 31 2024 -

Polestar Says Biden's China Tech Ban Will Kill Its Business

A new rule could ban cars with certain Chinese technology from American roads, even ones built in the US.

Oct 30 2024 -

The European Commission wants to re-evaluate the idea of e-fuels

To prepare for 2035, "a technology-neutral approach will be necessary", said the next climate commissioner.

Oct 26 2024 -

Gavin Newsom Just Killed California's Pursuit of Annoying In-Car Speeding Alerts

The law would've required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceeded the speed limit.

Sep 30 2024 -

Massachusetts Reverses Course, Will Allow Kei Truck Registrations

The state also said it would continue to "review safety implications of Kei Vehicles on the public roadways."

Sep 18 2024 -

NHTSA Wants To Change the Way Trucks and SUVs Look

Big, bold vehicle designs don't mesh well with pedestrian safety.

Sep 9 2024 -

UK drivers stung for £5b in parking fines, and it's getting worse

13 million fines are expected to be issued in the UK this year.

Sep 9 2024 -

Trump wants more hybrids and fewer electrics, so he calls Elon Musk

Presidential candidate promises to 'go back to drilling' to restore US debt. Electricity OK, but 'Americans want more'

Aug 17 2024 -

China lodges an official complaint against tariffs in Europe

It did so at the World Trade Organisation saying that they undermine global cooperation

Aug 11 2024 -

Several defunct Italian brands could end up in Chinese hands

The government wants to attract Chinese investment with brands that have been discontinued.

Aug 10 2024 -

Trump is against anyone with an electric car

Yet the Republican candidate for the US presidential election had the backing of Elon Musk

Aug 3 2024 -

Automakers Sold Your Data for Pennies [Update]

US Senators are asking the FTC to investigate how automakers disclose and sell driver data.

Jul 30 2024 -

Europe ready to impose duties also on Chinese biodiesel

After electric cars, biodiesel produced in China is in the European Commission's sights, with duties ranging from 12.8% to 36.4%.

Jul 25 2024 -

Von der Leyen: “Equal chances for e-fuels and electric cars”

The President of the European Commission has been re-elected for a second term, paving the way for the end of combustion engines in 2035.

Jul 20 2024 -

Punitive tariffs: Around a dozen EU member states are in favour

Germany abstains, Italy, France and Spain allegedly vote in favour

Jul 17 2024 -

Renault Rafale is the Presidential car of the French Republic

Renault returns to the presidential garage after providing an Espace V in 2016

Jul 16 2024 -

EU confirms duties on Chinese cars from 5 July

Compared to the pre-disclosed rates, the provisional duties have been revised. Definitive ones could materialise in November

Jul 5 2024 -

Europe hesitates over tariffs on Chinese cars

Germany wants to avoid tariffs for fear of countermeasures from China. Other countries do not.

Jul 4 2024 -

The ban on new cars with combustion engines in 2035 will be revised

The European People's Party wants to change the rules

Jul 4 2024 -

July 2024: EU mandates speed limiters on new cars, UK opts out

The European Commission believes it will improve the overall road safety.

Jul 3 2024 -

China strikes back in the face of new European customs duties

According to the Global Times, representatives of Chinese car manufacturers have asked Beijing to increase customs duties on European car imports.

Jun 20 2024 -

All electric cars made in China affected by duties

Let's find out which Chinese (and other) battery-powered cars may soon bear the new European list price duties

Jun 14 2024 -

Europe ready to raise tariffs on Chinese electric cars

According to the Financial Times, duties will increase by 25 per cent as of July 2024

Jun 12 2024 -

Texas Doesn't Want Automakers Sharing Your Driving Data With Insurance Companies

The state is investigating automakers that collect and sell driver data.

Jun 7 2024 -