They’re not fast, quiet, smooth, desirable or – in many obvious ways, at least – remotely ‘nice’. They don’t have enticing engines or inviting interiors. They’re not always easy to fit into a parking space and are hopeless on the supermarket run. Very often they don’t even have enough seats. Yet there’s something a bit… Continue reading Want to put the fun back into driving? Get a van
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Pay-per-mile tax on EVs slammed as ‘unreasonable’ burden on fleets
The UK government’s low-tech approach to introducing a pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles (EVs) has come under fire from fleet experts, who warn that it could pose an “unreasonable” administrative burden for operators. Announced as part of the 2025 Autumn Budget, electric vehicle excise duty (eVED) will demand an additional 3p per mile from electric car drivers and… Continue reading Pay-per-mile tax on EVs slammed as ‘unreasonable’ burden on fleets
How GM’s ownership of Lotus went ‘appallingly wrong’
After the death of founder Colin Chapman in 1982, Lotus was in dire straits financially. Thankfully for all us petrolheads, it was saved by British Car Auctions chief David Wickens. He quickly recruited more investors and, with Hethel veteran Mike Kimberley remaining as CEO, Lotus returned to profit in 1984. However, the bosses recognised that they… Continue reading How GM’s ownership of Lotus went ‘appallingly wrong’
Proton now has an end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet app
The privacy-focused Proton Sheets tool is designed to compete with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. The privacy-focused Proton Sheets tool is designed to compete with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. by Jess Weatherbed Dec 4, 2025, 3:15 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started… Continue reading Proton now has an end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet app
EU to review tariffs on Volkswagen’s EVs made in China
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The 25 best gifts for travelers who are always on the move
Verge Shopping We’ve pulled together a robust collection of items that can make spending hours on the road or in the air more enjoyable. by Brandon Russell Dec 4, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was a freelance writer for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health,… Continue reading The 25 best gifts for travelers who are always on the move
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Is Doxxing Home Addresses of Everyday People
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images Looking for someone? Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok is happy to help. Earlier this week, Futurism reported that xAI’s Grok appeared to accurately dox the address of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy when asked by random X users. And it turns out… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Grok AI Is Doxxing Home Addresses of Everyday People
India targets autos-to-electronics export surge to Russia as Putin set to arrive
To address Indias $59 billion trade deficit with Moscow, New Delhi has flagged more than 65 non-tariff barriers affecting its marine exports to Russia. India expects to widen its range of exports to Russia and increase sales of automobiles, electronics goods, textiles and machinery, Reuters reported citing India’s Trade Minister Piyush Goyal. The comments come… Continue reading India targets autos-to-electronics export surge to Russia as Putin set to arrive
Incharz, Gaurs Group partner to roll out public EV chargers across UP and NCR
Gaurs Group and Incharz will set up EV charging stations across the developer’s residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, with NPCL supporting installation and operations. New Delhi: Incharz (Servotech EV Infra Pvt Ltd) on Thursday said it entered into a partnership with real estate developer Gaurs Group to expand public EV-charging facilities across high-footfall areas in… Continue reading Incharz, Gaurs Group partner to roll out public EV chargers across UP and NCR
Centre reports Karnataka EV registrations for the first time amid record national uptake
VAHAN figures show that electric two-wheeler registrations have surged from 29,112 units in 2020 to 11,42,107 in 2024, with 10,91,113 units already logged in 2025 up to 27 November. The Centre has, for the first time, released detailed electric vehicle (EV) registration data for Karnataka, which was previously unavailable on the VAHAN dashboard. As per… Continue reading Centre reports Karnataka EV registrations for the first time amid record national uptake