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Vatican: Century of Mercedes-Benz popemobiles goes on display

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Lifestyle

Car enthusiasts unite: FuelFest drives fast and furious into Qatar

FuelFest has made its Middle East debut in Doha, drawing more than 6,000 fans to a high-energy celebration of car culture, music and lifestyle, as Qatar continues to expand its cultural calendar with globally recognised events.

1 February 2026

Design

Mercedes-Benz CLA claims 2026 European Car of the Year award

Mercedes-Benz CLA has won the 2026 European Car of the Year award at the Brussels Motor Show. The German brand last collected the prestigious title in 1974.

Mobility

Chinese-made buses in Norway can be halted remotely, spurring controls

Test results showed that the Chinese bus maker had access to the vehicles' control systems for software updates and diagnostics.

6 November 2025

Mobility

Are driverless tractors the key to tackling farming’s labour crisis?

At FIRA USA 2025 in California, the future of farming was on full display, with driverless tractors, drones and AI-powered machines navigating fields and tending crops.

1 November 2025

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Climate

Why the colour of your car might be heating up your city

The study found that black cars increased heat by almost 4°C on hot summer days.

Business

New energy vehicles made up almost half of car sales in China in July

In the first seven months of 2025, total vehicle sales in China rose 12%, buoyed by strong growth in sales of new energy vehicles.

Business

France’s Verkor calls for 'local for local' after Northvolt collapse

The EV battery firm, backed by Renault and other major investors, warns that support for European firms must remain steadfast — despite the collapse of Sweden’s Northvolt.

Travel News

Ibiza has just introduced a cap on tourist car numbers

The move is intended to tackle overtourism on Ibiza as the island receives more than 3 million tourists a year.

Business

Global EV sales up almost 30% in April, with the US falling behind

China and Europe were bright spots for the EV market in April, although sales dropped in North America, hit by Trump tariffs and uncertainty over green policies.

Travel News

Why it may soon be easier to bring your car when relocating in the EU

At the moment, the paperwork is lengthy and complicated due to the absence of EU-wide laws on vehicle registration.

Business

Volvo Group posts lower sales and profits as tariff uncertainty hits

The Swedish truck maker’s first-quarter earnings declined sharply due to its sales falling in all regions and in almost all segments, as increased uncertainty surrounding tariffs and their effect on global trade persists.

Lithuania

Four US soldiers missing in Lithuania: What we know so far

The search for the fourth soldier continues after three US Army members were found dead when their armoured vehicle was pulled from a swampy area in eastern Lithuania.

Ecotech

EVs will save Europe 8 coal power plants worth of emissions this year

One in five new cars sold in the EU this year will have zero tailpipe emissions. How did we get here?

Tech News

BYD says its new tech charges EVs as quickly as filling a petrol tank

The Chinese automaker says its "Super e-Platform" technology will be capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts.

Ecotech

Tiny British island is now home to the world’s most remote EV charger

The island of St Helena is hoping that better infrastructure will incentivise more people to move away from petrol and diesel-powered vehicles.

14 January 2025

Lifestyle

World's priciest supercars debut at California automobile show

For more than 20 years, each August, automotive aficionados from around the globe flock to California's Monterey Peninsula, to celebrate cutting-edge design and engineering marvels.