Rachel Reeves Announces New Mileage-Based Charge for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Drivers Sunday, March 1, 2026 electric mileage tax hybrid vehicles charge motoring road government transport Drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will face a new mileage-based charge starting in April 2028, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed. The new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will charge owners 3p per mile … Read More
New 'Tram-Style' Electric Buses Approved for A34 and A45 'Priority Routes' to Reduce Journey Times Wednesday, February 25, 2026 sprint electric westmidlands transport buses a34 a45 publictransport infrastructure accessibility sport The West Midlands Combined Authority has taken a significant step forward in the long-planned Sprint bus project by approving the purchase of 24 tram-style electric buses. This investment aims to revolutionize travel along … Read More
Electric Peugeot Catches Fire on Driveway as Man Escapes Danger Saturday, January 17, 2026 fire electric peugeot lithium-ion battery whaleybridge emergency ev safety derbyshire In the early hours of 23 November 2025, a dramatic fire broke out on a driveway in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, when an electric Peugeot suddenly burst into flames. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., with local residents … Read More
Amazon’s £20 Electric Protein Shaker Bottle ‘Completely Changed My Routine,’ Say Fitness Fans Friday, January 2, 2026 protein shaker fitness workout electric gadget amazon blender supplements health Fitness enthusiasts are raving about an electric protein shaker bottle available on Amazon, claiming it has “completely changed my routine.” Praised as a “cool little gadget” and “so easy to use,” this innovative shaker is … Read More
Drivers Face Significant Changes at UK Petrol and Diesel Pumps Wednesday, December 24, 2025 fuel petrol diesel electric ev taxation roads government motoring infrastructure UK drivers are set to experience notable changes at the petrol and diesel pumps under the new Labour government. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that the fuel duty freeze will continue, but only for a limited period of … Read More
Jaguar Land Rover Design Chief Dismissed Following Controversial Rebrand Wednesday, December 3, 2025 jaguar landrover rebrand design mcgovern logo electric leadership marketing automotive Jaguar Land Rover’s design chief, who spearheaded a highly debated rebrand criticized by some as “woke,” has reportedly been dismissed from the company. Gerry McGovern, formerly the chief creative officer at JLR, was informed … Read More