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Engineer builds 234mph remote control car - faster than a McLaren F1

2+ hour, 13+ min ago   (242+ words) Stephen Wallis, 43, from Rugby, Warwickshire, England, UK, has set a new world record for the fastest remote-controlled car after building a 3ft-long model capable of 234.71mph (377.7km/h) at Llanbedr Airfield in North Wales. Wallis, a motorcycle engineer and part-time Royal Enfield employee,…...

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Shock figures reveal skills gap as EVs dominate new car sales

3+ day, 38+ min ago   (176+ words) Just one in four technicians are qualified to work on electric vehicles, according to new research. Concerns have been raised about a potential skills gap that could threaten wider adoption and create a "postcode lottery" for servicing. The latest findings…...

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Gas vs. EVs: Which One Saves You More in Maintenance Over the Vehicle’s Lifetime?

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (571+ words) Everyone loves to argue about gas prices and charging stations, but while everyone is fighting over the cost to fuel the car, they are ignoring the budget killer that'll drain your wallet more significantly over the years. Consumer Reports found…...

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Tesla Shifts Focus To AI And Robotics As It Cuts Car Models

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (31+ words) Tesla Shifts Focus To AI And Robotics As It Cuts Car Models'Yahoo News UK Tesla announces its first revenue decline as it shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics...

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Vehicle production fell 15% last year, report shows

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (317+ words) The number of vehicles built in the UK fell by 15% in 2025 as the industry dealt with the toughest year in a generation for manufacturing, according to a report. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial…...

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SME businesses in Three Rivers can bid for solar panel grants

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (240+ words) Small and medium-sized businesses in Three Rivers will soon be able to apply for funding to install solar panels and batteries. Eligible businesses will be able to receive up to "3,000 each from the fund on the condition that they put…...

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Six new ultra-rapid EV chargers installed at North East dealership

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (329+ words) Six new ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers available for public use have been installed at a North East dealership. The chargers were launched on Scotswood Road at the Arnold Clark BYD branch in Newcastle, part of a wider UK roll-out by…...

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Volvo’s new EX60 breaks cover with 503-mile range

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (332+ words) Volvo has taken the covers off its latest entry into the electric SUV market with the EX60. The car is built on Volvo's new "SPA3' platform, which allows the EX60 to be offered with three battery options and 800-volt architecture for ultra-rapid charging…...

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First Drive: MG’s new IM5 aims to add some extra luxury to the EV experience

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (591+ words) As far as transformations go, MG is right up there. Since 2011, this now Chinese-owned brand has pivoted from a maker of saloons and sports cars into one of the best-known EV builders around, championing battery-powered and plug-in hybrid models which…...

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Alberta counties, green power companies await new power rules

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (960+ words) Two years after a "pause" on new approvals for wind and solar farms was lifted, 14 major renewable energy projects have yet to break ground in southeastern Alberta. That is due to an uncertain outlook in the sector, say analysts, as…...