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Per-Mile EV Tax: First Step in Road Tax Reform

The UK government plans to introduce per-mile road pricing for electric vehicles by 2026, marking the first major reform to vehicle taxation in decades. Discover how this will affect drivers.

Army Pauses Ajax Training as Soldiers Fall Ill

The British Army has paused Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration made approximately 30 soldiers violently sick. Discover the latest on this troubled £6.3bn programme.

New £255 Electric Vehicle Tax Confirmed for 2028

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, costing drivers up to £255 annually from 2028. Get the full details on the Autumn Budget's motoring reforms.

Rachel Reeves's 2025 Budget: Key Tax Changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils the 2025 Budget with major tax reforms on pensions, properties, and electric vehicles. Discover the key fiscal changes and their impact.

Army Pauses Ajax Use After Soldiers Fall Ill

The British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after around 30 personnel reported noise and vibration symptoms. Safety investigation underway.

UK Petrol and Diesel Car Ban Moved to 2030

Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.

£1.5bn EV Boost: New Grants and Charging Points

The UK government unveils a £1.5bn package to accelerate the electric vehicle transition, extending grants and funding thousands of new public charging points across the country.

£1.5bn EV subsidy boost announced by Reeves

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £1.5bn package for electric vehicle grants and charging points, aiming to boost the UK's EV market despite concerns over a proposed pay-per-mile tax.

EV Pay-Per-Mile Tax Plan Sparks Industry Concern

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles in the budget. Will this new road tax raise revenue or hinder the UK's EV transition?

O2 enhances mobile coverage on major UK motorways

Virgin Media O2 announces major 4G and 5G upgrades across 590 miles of UK roads, including the M1 and M4. This £700m investment, alongside new EV chargers, aims to improve safety and reliability for drivers. Discover the full story.

3p per mile EV charge planned from 2028

Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers 3p per mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028 to address falling fuel duty revenue. Find out how this affects drivers.

London EV Congestion Charge Starts Jan 2

Electric vehicle drivers in central London will pay a new congestion charge from January. Discover the new fees and why critics call it a 'backward step' for air quality.

Octopus EV gets £500m funding to expand electric fleet

Octopus EV secures £500m financing from major lenders, boosting its war chest to £2bn. The expansion will grow its UK electric vehicle fleet from 40,000 to 75,000 cars. Discover how this fuels the UK's EV revolution.

London EV congestion charge: £18 from January

Electric vehicles will lose congestion charge exemption in London from January 2024, facing £18 daily fee with partial discounts. Mayor Sadiq Khan cites traffic concerns.

Waymo Robotaxis to Drive on US Freeways

Waymo announces its driverless robotaxis will operate on freeways in San Francisco, LA and Phoenix for the first time, marking a major milestone in autonomous vehicle technology.

Waymo and Baidu in Global Self-Driving Car Race

The autonomous vehicle race intensifies as Waymo and Baidu's Apollo Go expand globally. Discover the key players, costs, and the battle for market dominance in this in-depth report.

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