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Fuel duty was recently cut by 5p but real-world cost remains high
Government and legislation

Government debates slashing fuel duty and VAT by 40%

Debate held in Commons in reaction to petition over soaring cost of petrol and diesel

23 May 2022
Government debates slashing fuel duty and VAT by 40%
Government and legislation

Ford and Volvo back European ban on new ICE cars from 2035

Car makers put names to petition for all-EV mandate in 2035 and call for supportive charging regulations

17 May 2022
Ford and Volvo back European ban on new ICE cars from 2035
Government and legislation

Renault boss warns against mandating EVs "too soon"

Prematurely switching from combustion engines could damage the environment, says Luca de Meo

9 May 2022
Renault boss warns against mandating EVs "too soon"
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Government and legislation

Why have the Euro 7 emissions regulations been delayed?

EU and car industry in crunch talks over new regs that could kill combustion engines

29 April 2022
Why have the Euro 7 emissions regulations been delayed?
Government and legislation

Inside the industry: Pressure mounts for clarity on hybrids

As the 2030 ICE deadline looms, car manufacturers are pushing government for a definition as to what exactly is a hybrid

12 April 2022
Inside the industry: Pressure mounts for clarity on hybrids
Government and legislation

Car makers demand more clarity on UK government EV rules

As 2030 approaches, car makers are unclear on how new legislation on EVs will impact them and their customers

30 March 2022
Car makers demand more clarity on UK government EV rules
Government and legislation

How workplace parking levies might help city-centre drivers

City councils are considering charging people to park at their workplaces in order to reduce traffic congestion

28 March 2022
How workplace parking levies might help city-centre drivers
Government and legislation

Are plug-in hybrids as green as they seem?

The ecological benefits of PHEVs are only viable if drivers charge them, say car manufacturers

25 March 2022
Are plug-in hybrids as green as they seem?
Government and legislation

New laws on using phones while driving come into effect

Updated law means a zero-tolerance approach to anyone using a handheld device behind the wheel

25 March 2022
New laws on using phones while driving come into effect
Government and legislation

Car makers under investigation for "anti-competitive behaviour"

Competitions and Markets Authority is investigating a number of firms in relation to end-of-life car recycling

15 March 2022
Car makers under investigation for "anti-competitive behaviour"

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