Crunch time! Policewoman takes giant multi-pack of Walkers crisps to help in Halifax bank siege as negotiator tries to coax out man on ‘mobility scooter who doused floor with petrol’ Police were called 2.10pm to reports that a man poured petrol inside a bank Nearby buildings have been evacuated and people are being asked to … Read more
The Labour Party has today confirmed it has written to transport secretary Grant Shapps calling on him to bring forward the ban on sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars. Prime minister Boris Johnson has already backed proposals to accelerate a scheduled deadline for the ban from 2040 and Shapps himself has suggested the … Read more
BP backs petrol and diesel car sales ban arguing it should be brought in sooner that the current target of 2040 By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 14 September 2020 | Updated: 22:05 BST, 14 September 2020 BP has backed plans to bring forward a ban on the sale of new … Read more
A feasibility study commissioned by minsters on ways to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles has suggested making new petrol and diesel cars £1,500 more expensive. The report, published by the Department for Transport this week, said the funds generated by the additional cost of motors with internal combustion engines could be used to subsidise … Read more
Petrol cars could be BANNED from parking spaces in favour of electric vehicles in latest council eco-drive Ministers could give councils power to create green-coloured parking spaces Grant Shapps approved plans for green number plates for electric drivers Motoring groups warned drivers who can’t afford upfront cost will be penalised By Tom Payne For The … Read more
New petrol and diesel cars could be banned from 2030 under Government plans to accelerate the switch to electric cars Government initially planned to end sales of combustion engine cars by 2040 But consultation began this year on bringing deadline forward by 2035 or sooner Government said to be seriously endorsing the 2035 deadline, report … Read more
Motorists considering their next car purchase should be considering hybrid models which are proving more reliable than petrol and diesel-powered motors, according to a comprehensive poll of vehicle owners. With sales of new diesel, petrol and hybrid cars due to be banned in 2035 under current government directive, the next vehicle for many buyers will … Read more
Mercedes spins out of control on rain-soaked bypass and narrowly misses another car as it smashes into petrol station forecourt A driver seemingly lost control of a car and crashed into a BP garage in Swanley Video footage shows a black Mercedes spin across the rain-soaked A20 bypass The car narrowly misses another vehicle turning … Read more
Petrol prices set to fall: AA says the cost of fuel will drop again as fears over a second wave of global coronavirus infections begin to hit oil Drivers could see fuel prices decrease in coming weeks, according to the AA Concerns for a second-wave of Covid-19 is already seeing wholesale prices fall The motoring … Read more
I’ll have a 99 with petrol sprinkles! American professor of religion says the world has become obsessed with ‘natural’ items and methods despite them not always being the best option Alan Levinovitz debates ‘natural’ things versus ‘unnatural’ things in a new book American professor of religion, feels the worship of nature has become religious He … Read more