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Energy firm knocks 50% off charging for millions of Brits without driveways
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (337+ words) A MAJOR energy firm has announced a new 50% off deal for UK households. The offer will make it easier and cheaper for more people to switch to electric cars. Octopus energy's new customers can now charge on-street from as little…...
Brits queue at cheapest petrol stations as fuel crisis looms ahead of Easter
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (634+ words) DRIVERS are flocking to the cheapest petrol stations to fuel up ahead of the Easter getaway. Huge queues of cars have been spotted around the country as 21million Brits prepare to hit the roads. Savvy motorists are hunting out the cheapest…...
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2+ day, 5+ hour ago (242+ words) THE cost of an average diesel tank has risen above "100 for the first time since 2022 amid the Iran war, as experts warn that prices will keep soaring. UK's average price of diesel has reached 182.8p per litre, up 40p since the start…...
Legendary ‘car of the people’ reveals comeback after disappearing 36 years ago
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (640+ words) CITROEN is preparing a new 2CV concept in time for the Paris Motor Show in October, in a first look at what an affordable EV could look like in the near future. The French brand is looking to revive the spirit…...
Is this the most expensive petrol in the UK? How to check fuel prices near you
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (573+ words) A GARAGE is thought to be selling the most expensive petrol in Britain as fuel prices surge following disruptions to the global oil supply. The BP garage in Exeter is selling unleaded petrol at a whopping 181p a litre, over 30p higher…...
New parking rule kicks in for millions tomorrow - and can save you £150 a year
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (616+ words) A MAJOR change is coming to EV home-charging support, but whether households benefit will depend heavily on where they park. From April 1, the grant for installing an individual home EV chargepoint will rise from "350 to "500, increasing support by "150 and helping…...
Petrol pumps run dry as drivers race to fill up their tanks to beat price rises
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (925+ words) SUPERMARKET petrol stations have been forced to put up "no fuel" signs due to tight supply linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Petrol stations have been hit with short-term supply issues in some areas since Iran closed the…...
Britain's best-selling car brand recalls nearly 100,000 EVs over blaze fears
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (380+ words) VOLKSWAGEN has recalled nearly 100,000 electric vehicles over battery problems. The German car giant identified the possibility of thermal overload in the battery which could spark a fire. Nearly 75,000 vehicles from Volkswagen's ID. series of EVs were recalled, as well as nearly…...
Rising car brand to launch UK’s cheapest small SUV - beating MG, Citroen & Dacia
1+ week, 1+ day ago (624+ words) A NEW cut-price small SUV is heading to the UK " and it is set to undercut rivals from Dacia and MG. Chery has confirmed pricing and specs for the Tiggo 4, its smallest model yet, with the new hybrid SUV starting…...
Rolls-Royce drops 2030 EV target as buyers 'still favour V12s"
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (462+ words) ROLLS-Royce has become the latest major car brand to back away from its earlier commitment to become a fully electric carmaker by 2030. The famous luxury marque is the manufacturer to retreat from ambitious electrification targets. When the company launched the…...