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- Wales Online
Pay-per-mile car tax plan will 'hit some drivers in pocket' giving Labour 'impossible task'
The warning comes as Labour looks to fill a financial black hole amid dwindling fuel duty and vehicle excise duty revenues
- The Telegraph
Italy urges EU to pause petrol car ban or risk industry’s collapse
Italy has called for a review of the European Union’s 2035 petrol car ban amid fears it risked triggering the industry’s “collapse”.
- Associated Press Finance
As Volkswagen weighs its first closure of a German auto plant, workers aren't the only ones worried
Volkswagen is considering closing some factories in its home country for the first time in the German automaker's 87-year history, saying it otherwise won't meet the cost-cutting goals it needs to remain competitive. CEO Oliver Blume also told employees Wednesday that the company must end a three-decade-old job protection pledge that would have prohibited layoffs through 2029. Here are some things to know about the difficulties at one of the world’s best-known auto brands: What is Volkswagen proposing and why?
- USA TODAY
2025 Hyundai Tucson adds comfort, safety features for babies and pet passengers
The user experience in the 2025 Hyundai Tucson takes a significant step forward.
- The Telegraph
Natural England has far more diesels than electric vehicles in its fleet
The quango in charge of protecting the nation’s green spaces runs six times as many polluting diesel-powered vehicles in its fleet than eco-friendly battery-powered cars and vans.
- Benzinga
Americans Are Getting Swooned By Plug-In Hybrids. "I Don't Want A Hybrid," They Say – Until They Hear It's $70 A Month Cheaper Than Gas
Fully electric vehicles (EVs) have grabbed much of the spotlight in the race toward greener driving. Still, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are quietly gaining fans across the U.S. While EVs promise an emissions-free future, many drivers still worry about range anxiety and the lack of charging infrastructure. Don't Miss: Amid the ongoing EV revolution, previously overlooked low-income communitiesnow harbor a huge investment opportunity at just $500. Enter PHEVs – offering the best of bo
- CNN Business
Stellantis recalls more than 1.2 million Ram vehicles due to brake system software
Car manufacturer Stellantis is recalling an estimated 1,227,808 Ram 1500 vehicles due to a software malfunction in its anti-lock brake system, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- USA TODAY
Stellantis recalls over 1.2M Ram 1500 pickup trucks in the US
Stellantis has issued a recall for 1,227,808 Ram 1500 pickup trucks in the US, the NHTSA says.
- Robb Report
This 1932 Maybach Zeppelin DS8 Drips with Hand-Built Luxury, and We Drove It
The 6,600-pound four-door, with its novel manual transmission and a top speed of 100 mph, delivers quite a workout behind the wheel.
- Manchester Evening News
Gabby Logan breaks BBC Great North Run coverage for 'very sad news'
Gabby Logan was anchoring the BBC's live coverage from the Great North Run when she broke the tragic news
- Manchester Evening News
ITV Emmerdale regular sacked after harrowing abuse revelations come to light
An Emmerdale regular has found themselves fired after the truth about their horrific abuse has been revealed
- The Argus
Mum defends giving baby a name 'going extinct' - though some say he will be bullied
A couple gave their baby a soon-to-be extinct name and say he'll be the only child at school with it - despite some claiming he'll be bullied.
- Manchester Evening News
I worked in a chippy for five years and there's one thing on the menu I always avoid
The business owner explained that the amount of preparation time needed to get everything ready before opening was a huge surprise
- HuffPost
Ex-GOP Lawmaker Blows The Whistle On Trump's 'Very Vile' Plan To Beat Kamala Harris
Former Rep. David Jolly said Trump "has no ground to gain," leaving him with just one strategy.
- The Independent
Max Verstappen makes shock F1 title statement amid Red Bull run of form
The Dutch driver has a 62-point lead to Lando Norris in the world championship with eight races left
- The Telegraph
‘World’s deadliest chick’ hatches in Cotswolds bird park
One of the “world’s deadliest chicks” has hatched in a bird park in the Cotswolds.
- Wales Online
Sir Tom Jones issues four-word response about Olly Murs' exit from The Voice
The Voice UK is back on our screens and Tom Jones has opened up about his co-star Olly Murs' exit from the show, admitting he was 'really bothered' by the decision
- OK! Magazine
Rose Ayling-Ellis addresses Strictly journey with Giovanni Pernice and the thing she 'hated'
EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has spoken about her time on Strictly Come Dancing and her win with professional partner Giovanni Pernice - admitting there was one part she 'hated'.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump Botches New BFF Elon Musk’s Name And You Know What Happened
Hilarity ensued over the former president's latest stumble.
- Wales Online
The 'vinegar' in UK fish and chip shops isn't actually vinegar
This explains why it never tastes the same if you add vinegar at home