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Mobility

Inventive or stupid? Road maze stumps drivers in French village

In the village of Bauné, drivers confronted a series of crisscrossed white road lines at a main intersection this month, which the mayor argues has made them slow down.

Mobility

Tesla aims to double capacity at European assembly plant

If Tesla's plans are approved, the site will become Germany's largest automotive plant, ahead of Volkswagen's historic stronghold in Wolfsburg.

Earth News

Milan’s cyclists want to ‘redesign’ the city for people

Through demonstrations and urban proposals, cycle activists are paving the way for a safer, less polluted and bike-friendly Milan.

Kenya

At least 51 people killed, 32 injured in road accident in west Kenya

A truck rammed into several other vehicles and market traders in western Kenya killing at least 51 people, police said.

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World News

Italy limits China's control of tyre-maker Pirelli

The decision is part of measures announced by Italy's government to protect the company's independence.

Earth News

Are electric cars really the answer? We asked an emissions expert

It can be difficult to know what the most environmentally friendly car option is, so we asked an expert for advice.

Earth News

Should public transport be free all over Europe?

As countries look to increase the use of public transport, experts explain why making buses, trams and trains free might not be a 'magic wand' to solve the problem.

Earth News

Crackdown on protests increased support, claims Last Generation

Despite increased violence and police raids, the protest group says hundreds of people showed up for street blockades in May and June.

Earth News

Cycling like the Dutch would slash the world’s carbon footprint

If everybody cycled like the Dutch, we could offset the UK or Australia’s entire carbon footprint.

Culture news

How much would you pay at auction for this handmade wooden car?

French cabinet maker Michel Robillard spent five years building the Citroën 2CV and now it could be sold for as much as €200,000.

Earth News

Topless protester interrupts Volkswagen’s annual meeting in Berlin

Human rights and climate change activists targeted the German car giant's AGM.

Ecotech

Electric cars: Which European countries have the most?

Germany has more than a million battery-powered cars, but another nation is doing the best on EV penetration - here’s why.

World News

French Eastern Pyrenees region to implement new water restrictions

Due to significant drought conditions, France's Eastern Pyrenees region is set to implement water restrictions as the water table levels remain at an all-time low after a dry winter.

Earth News

See inside the arty new bike tunnel that's the longest in Europe

Bergen's pedestrian and bike tunnel is now open to the public.

Earth News

Here's what Europeans are willing to give up for climate change

A survey from Germany has revealed that just 13 per cent of people are willing to give up their cars.

Culture news

Discover the rare vintage car treasure trove about to go on auction

The discovery of a treasure trove of 230 classic old timers in a storage depot in the Netherlands could fetch millions at auction.

Earth News

US: New rules could see electric vehicle sales surge tenfold by 2030

In the USA, transportation is the largest single cause of emissions, releasing 27 per cent of the country’s total emissions. New EV targets could change that.

Earth News

What can the UK learn from its neighbours to improve public transport?

Could a huge cash injection could bring the UK’s public transport in line with Europe?

Ecotech

E-fuels: Are these synthetic fuels a good alternative to electric cars

These synthetic fuels are theoretically carbon neutral and are being championed by some in the automotive industry as an alternative to electrification.

Design

Lucid Air scoops 2023 World Luxury Car of the Year prize

The Lucid Air, known for its long EV range, won the award at the 2023 New York International Auto Show