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Chinese firm tests a two-passenger electric flying taxi in Dubai

Is it a car? Or a plane? Or a drone? Created by Chinese company XPENG AEROHT, this test of the electric flying taxi offers a glimpse into the future, where people may one day soar through over the city to their destination, leaving traffic jams far below.

Mobility

The new Citroen all-electric family car that could power your home

The four-seater Citroen “oli” is an all-electric vehicle designed to be versatile, eco-friendly and affordable. Can it help families ditch their traditional cars?

Earth News

Car-free days cut a city's carbon footprint and residents support them

Should European cities have one car free day per week? 62 per cent of citizens in major hubs think so.

Mobility

Reducing car use can help you manage your finances more than you know

Making driving an attractive option overlooks the hidden costs of using your car. Reducing use can help save you money and help the environment.

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Mobility

EV for the masses? This electric ‘car-bike’ aims to shake things up

Stand out from the crowd and roll around town in this electric car-bike, the brainchild of a UK start-up hoping to democratise EVs.

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Meet the 7-year-old Iranian who dreams of becoming a racing champion

When 7-year-old Iranian child Raha Ghorbani gets into her father's car, she goes straight for the driver's seat and performs drifts. The child participates as a guest in Tehran's racing events, and dreams of becoming a racing champion herself one day.

Mobility

The classic Buick is shifting gears to become an EV

Buick said it will release its first EV for the North American Market in 2024 and by the end of 2030, will only sell EVs.

Germany

Extremely rare 1955 Mercedes sells for world record price at auction

It was bought for an eye-popping €135 million.

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Middle school student in Afghanistan makes model vehicles from waste

Shakirullah, a secondary school student in the city of Khōst, Afghanistan, collects waste materials in his district and builds model vehicles such as tractors and bulldozers.

Travel News

Brits banned from driving in Spain under post-Brexit law

British expats have been banned from driving in Spain, after post- Brexit talks on license rules broke down.

Netherlands

Four-year-old Dutch boy hits two parked cars in joyride

Police said they may have discovered the "new Max Verstappen".

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Unoccupied car rolls across road and into river in Riga

An unoccupied car rolled across a busy road and into the Daugava River in Riga, Latvia, on April 14, according to police.

Mobility

Germany extends a €9,000 help to buy subsidy for electric vehicles

The scheme was introduced in July 2020 and has played a key role in encouraging Germans to weigh in on the market share of electrified vehicles.

Mobility

Tesla dashboard allows drivers to play video games while driving

A Tesla owner is leading a battle against distracting games on the touchscreen dashboard after discovering you can play games and drive.

Culture news

Iranian museum showcases vintage cars once owned by royal family

Luxurious vintage cars once belonging to the last Shah of the Pahlavi Dynasty, Mohammad Reza Shah, have gone on display at the Iran Historical Car Museum.

Belgium

Uber drivers protest after court bans app in Brussels

About 2,000 drivers who use the Uber app will be required to cease their activity in the Belgian capital by Friday evening.

Economy

Car sales in Europe hit record low due to microchips shortage

A recent shortage of microchips has severely disrupted the supply chain of the automotive industry, resulting in record low sales in October.

Mobility

The convertible AirCar passed its test drive with flying colours

Created by Slovak designers Klein Vision, the AirCar prototype completed a 35-minute flight between Nitra and Bratislava, Slovakia.

Germany

German police officers saved from burning car by passing students

German police said four students walking home from their school graduation ceremony in the early hours Friday helped rescue two police officers from a burning patrol car in Bochum.

Mobility

Could Hopium's hydrogen sports car be Europe's answer to Tesla?

French racing driver and Hopium CEO Olivier Lombard unveiled a prototype of the Machina last week. But it won't be delivered until 2025.