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EU plans to water down ban on new petrol and diesel cars

Workers on the Volkswagen assembly line for the VW ID 4 electric car in Emden, northern Germany. Photograph: David Hecker/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Workers on the Volkswagen assembly line for the VW ID 4 electric car in Emden, northern Germany. Photograph: David Hecker/AFP/Getty Images EU plans to water down ban on new petrol… Continue reading EU plans to water down ban on new petrol and diesel cars

Toyota C-HR+ here in March to rival Skoda Elroq at £34,495

The Toyota C-HR+ electric crossover will arrive in the UK in March, priced from £34,495. The SUV is the Japanese brand’s third battery EV and sits between the bZ4X and smaller Suzuki-twinned Urban Cruiser. Described as the “core” model in Toyota’s EV line-up, the C-HR+ will give the Japanese firm a foothold in the popular electric C-SUV segment. When it goes on… Continue reading Toyota C-HR+ here in March to rival Skoda Elroq at £34,495

Thousands wrongly fined for speeding due to speed camera fault

Thousands of UK drivers have been wrongly fined and given points of their licences for speeding due to a camera fault. National Highways has confirmed that 2650 motorists have been incorrectly hit with speeding enforcement actions since 2021. The issue, which occurred on A-roads and motorways with variable speed limits, was a “slight” delay between the speed… Continue reading Thousands wrongly fined for speeding due to speed camera fault

Nissan to double global line-up of hot Nismo models

Nissan will double its global line-up of high-performance Nismo models to 10 as part of the Japanese manufacturer’s major recovery plan. It will also expand the availability of Nismo models, with the goal of growing sales of them from around 100,000 currently to 150,000 by 2028. Between 40 and 60% of that growth is expected to… Continue reading Nissan to double global line-up of hot Nismo models

Waaree Energies Secures ALMM List-II Approval for Solar Cells

Waaree Energies Limited has received approval under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for its solar photovoltaic cells, marking an expansion of the company’s domestic manufacturing credentials. The approval, announced through MNRE’s 3rd Revision of ALMM List-II on December 15, 2025, covers Waaree’s solar cell manufacturing… Continue reading Waaree Energies Secures ALMM List-II Approval for Solar Cells

PM EDRIVE Delivers 1.13 Million Vehicles with Reduced Subsidies

India’s PM EDRIVE scheme delivered 1.13 million electric vehicles in its first year while offering half the per-vehicle subsidy compared to the previous FAME II program, according to a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. The scheme reduced per-unit demand incentives to INR 5,000 per kilowatt-hour, yet enabled 3.4 times higher… Continue reading PM EDRIVE Delivers 1.13 Million Vehicles with Reduced Subsidies

Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft won’t replace your notebook — or your Kindle

This is a great device for a certain kind of notetaker. Otherwise, a regular e-reader or tablet will do. by Victoria Song Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales Dec 16, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on… Continue reading Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft won’t replace your notebook — or your Kindle