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Electric car 'devoured by rodents' leaves man with €5,000 repair bill

Rodents chewing on wires isn't new. But that's small comfort for someone who spent thousands on an EV that’s now completely useless.

Mobility

War in Ukraine could escalate already soaring car prices and shortages

Just as the car industry hoped to recover from COVID shutdowns and a computer chip shortage, the war in Ukraine is causing a set of new problems.

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Slovak flying car gets approval from civil aviation regulators

The Slovak flying car, AirCar, manufactured by Klein Vision, has received its certificate of airworthiness.

Climate

‘Move and pollute less’, car makers must tell prospective buyers

Environmental warnings, like those for junk food, will be included in the adverts in a bid to hit France's climate targets.

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Dual train-bus vehicle starts commercial operation

A railway company in western Japan has started commercial operation of what are known as Dual-Mode Vehicles, which run on both tracks and roads.

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Truck runs into a US military vehicle in Germany

A truck ran into a U.S. military vehicle on a highway in Bavaria on Monday in what German police described as an accident. The military said there were no known injuries among U.S. personnel, but eight soldiers were taken to a hospital for a precautionary screening.

Travel News

How much will a holiday cost in 2022 and what’s the best month to go?

From road trips to staycations, Brits found new ways to travel in 2021.

Qatar 365

Qatar Hosts Formula 1: Harnessing the Power of Cars

In partnership with Qatar Foundation

Qatar 365 gets fast and furious, exploring how the motor vehicle, supercars and motorsport have shaped the culture of Qatar.

Climate

What is a ULEZ and is it a ‘silver bullet’ for air pollution?

These zones have been controversial and new research shows they might not be as effective as other methods for improving air quality.

Mobility

US law mandates that carmakers integrate anti-drink driving technology

The federal law will require new cars to incorporate breath sniffing sensors and finger-scanning detectors to prevent drink-driving.

Mobility

Electric automaker Fisker reveals the 'world’s most sustainable car'

The American electric carmaker has given a sneak peek of its Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV, complete with vegan interior.

Eco-Innovation

Traffic-powered wind turbines are Turkey’s new clean energy trend

The busy roads of Istanbul have proven to be surprisingly promising for a team of Turkish wind energy developers.

Mobility

Drive for secondhand cars in Europe soars amid chip shortage

Customer are opting for used cars over brand new ones due to the chip shortage, which is holding up the supply chain.

Mobility

Electric vehicle car sales soar in Europe

Registrations of hybrid electric passenger cars accounted for 20 per cent of the total EU market during the third quarter.

Tech News

Renault doubles estimate for lost production amid chip crisis

The shortage of chips, used in everything from brake sensors to entertainment systems, has led automakers around the world to cut or even suspend production.

Mobility

Carmakers shift up a gear in the race to go electric and take on Tesla

A flurry of announcements on Monday showed how the global auto industry has kicked into a higher gear as it races to speed past the fossil-fuel car era.

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Russians celebrate 65 years of the Volga GAZ-21

Russians have taken to the streets in an old Volga GAZ-21 in celebration of the car's 65th anniversary.

Green News

Was eco-petrol really the cause of the UK's fuel shortages?

The Petrol Retailers Association has claimed the switch to E10 was a 'major factor' in the UK’s petrol crisis.

Mobility

Citroën looks to reimagine city travel with new self-driving pods

Rethinking urban mobility, Citroën is leading a revolution in autonomous cars for city living.

Travel News

Brits, don’t drive into the EU without this new sticker

A new rule has been quietly announced requiring UK drivers to add a sticker to their car before driving into the EU.