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China puts brakes on push for self-driving cars after horror crash that killed three students
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (595+ words) China is slowing plans to mass-produce and sell more advanced self-driving cars after a fatal crash involving assisted-driving technology. Chinese regulators have approved only two of nine proposals submitted by manufacturers seeking permission to sell more advanced self-driving vehicles, according…...
I’ve driven Formula One team Alpine’s A390 family SUV – here’s my honest verdict
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (1331+ words) Super-stylish SUV uses clever tech to drive brilliantly, but those in the back might not be so happy There's something quietly intriguing about the new Alpine A390. This is a brand that has built its modern reputation on lightness, delicacy and…...
Electric Car Grant update – what cars get the discounts?
19+ hour, 31+ min ago (538+ words) Kia duo latest to join the growing list of cars eligible for the government's Electric Car Grant bringing EV prices down The UK's Electric Car Grant (ECG) is now firmly established and bringing real savings to electric car buyers across…...
Should I bird-proof solar panels on my roof?
20+ hour, 3+ min ago (992+ words) The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. If you submit a form or click links to other sites on this page, we will earn commission." We explain the costs, the most effective solutions, and when it's worth paying to…...
Why drivers could be paying more for fuel than they should
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (570+ words) The UK's competition watchdog said fuel profit margins were "persistently high' with no explanation Motorists could be paying more for fuel than they need to, according to the UK's competition watchdog, after they found profit margins remained "persistently high" and…...
Uber, Lyft and Chinese tech giant to bring driverless taxis to London
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (518+ words) American and Chinese partnerships join Waymo in trialling autonomous all-electric cabs in the UK from next year London is to become a key battleground for the development of driverless taxis in 2026, as Uber and Lyft partner with Chinese tech giant…...
I’ve been driving the new Tesla Model Y Standard, here’s my honest review
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1222+ words) New Tesla Model Y Standard is more about what you do get with new entry-level model than what you don't Tesla has quietly become very good at delivering exactly the sort of thing EV buyers want. There's constant tweaking of…...
One in five cars sold in UK in 2025 was an EV
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (157+ words) What are electric vehicles? | Decomplicated One in five cars sold in UK in 2025 was an EV - The UK car industry is projected to meet the government's electric vehicle (EV) sales requirements for 2025, according to new analysis. - While the zero-emission vehicle…...
This is how long solar panels really last on a typical home
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (809+ words) The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. If you submit a form or click links to other sites on this page, we will earn commission." The good news is that solar panels last a long time, typically 30 years If…...
UK car industry ‘on track’ to meet 2025 EV sales target
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (651+ words) The mandate requires at least 28 per cent of cars sold to be zero-emission The UK car industry is on track to meet the government's electric vehicle (EV) sales requirement for 2025, according to new analysis. Research by the Energy and Climate…...