Trump Repeals Biden-Era Car Fuel Efficiency Rules
President Trump has repealed stringent Biden-era fuel economy standards, weakening requirements for new petrol cars. Critics warn it will increase emissions and costs. Read the full analysis.
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Coalition's net zero reversal faces Paris scrutiny
Leaked documents reveal Coalition MPs instructed to defend abandoning net zero target as 'consistent' with Paris Agreement, despite internal concerns about potential breach of climate obligations.
Ford in court over 1 million UK diesel emissions defects
High Court hears about 1 million Ford diesel vehicles sold with defective emissions controls. Ford denies using 'defeat devices' in ongoing legal battle affecting UK consumers.
Liberals Prepare New Climate Policy After Marathon Talks
The Liberal Party is finalising its new climate change and energy policy following intense discussions. The party is expected to abandon the 2050 net zero target. Read the full details.
Australian car service delays hit six months amid mechanic crisis
Australian drivers are experiencing unprecedented waiting times for essential car servicing, with some facing six-month delays as the nation's mechanic shortage reaches crisis levels.
Littleproud's Net Zero Claims: Real Action or Political Spin?
An in-depth analysis of the National Party's controversial climate commitments and whether their emissions reduction strategy represents genuine progress or clever political manoeuvring.
Liberal MPs push Sussan Ley to abandon net zero pledge
Deep divisions emerge within Australia's Liberal Party as conservative MPs demand Environment Minister Sussan Ley dump the net zero emissions commitment, fearing the 'tail is wagging the dog' on climate policy.
JLR refutes government's £15bn support claims
Jaguar Land Rover challenges ministers' assertions about accessing £15bn support package, revealing only £2.5bn was actually drawn in high-stakes automotive industry dispute.
Electric Cars Produce More CO2 Than Petrol - Shock Study
Groundbreaking research challenges the green credentials of electric vehicles, showing some models generate higher lifetime emissions than traditional petrol cars, raising questions about Britain's net-zero strategy.
GM axes 2,300 jobs in Michigan and Ohio plants
General Motors announces massive layoffs across key US manufacturing plants, citing production adjustments for slower-selling vehicles and the industry's rapid shift toward electric vehicles.
GM axes 200 Michigan tech jobs in strategic shift
General Motors confirms significant workforce reduction at Michigan tech centre amid strategic realignment towards electric and autonomous vehicle development.
Nissan partners with BYD to avoid EU emissions penalties
In a stunning industry move, Nissan has partnered with Chinese EV giant BYD to avoid billions in EU carbon penalties, reshaping the electric vehicle landscape and raising questions about Western automakers' survival strategies.
Airport expansion threatens UK net zero goals, MPs warn
Cross-party committee warns that government's airport expansion strategy threatens to undermine Britain's legally binding climate targets and carbon budgets.
Coalition net zero rebellion threatens more MP exits
Growing rebellion within the Coalition as speculation mounts over Sussan Ley's leadership and controversial climate policy backflips threaten to tear the party apart.
Hybrid Cars: The Uncomfortable Environmental Truth
New analysis reveals hybrid vehicles are more profitable for manufacturers than genuinely green, raising questions about their environmental credentials and government policy.
US pressure sinks global shipping emissions levy
Plans for a landmark global charge on shipping pollution have been shelved after intense US lobbying, dealing a major setback to international climate efforts and raising questions about America's environmental commitments.
Cardiff plans triple parking charges for SUVs
Cardiff residents face paying up to three times more for parking permits as the council targets SUVs and heavier vehicles in a bold environmental initiative to reduce emissions and encourage sustainable transport.
Plug-in hybrids emit 7x more pollution than tests show
New research reveals plug-in hybrid vehicles emit up to seven times more CO2 than official tests claim, raising serious questions about their environmental credentials and government policies.
Plug-in hybrids emit 12x more CO₂ than claims
New research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are producing dramatically higher pollution levels than advertised, raising serious questions about their environmental credentials.
Australia's 2035 Petrol Car Ban: EV Revolution Needed
Australia risks being left in the dust of the global electric vehicle transition. Experts argue that setting a firm 2035 deadline for banning new petrol and diesel car sales is essential to drive infrastructure investment and consumer confidence.
Plug-in hybrids pollute nearly as much as petrol cars
Groundbreaking research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are failing to deliver promised environmental benefits, emitting up to 89% more CO₂ than official tests suggest in real-world driving conditions.
Trump and Labour MP plan transatlantic carbon tax alliance
Former US President Donald Trump and Labour's Toby Perkins propose groundbreaking UK-US shipping carbon tax in radical climate policy move that could reshape global trade.
Wildfires Fuel Climate Crisis in Vicious Emissions Cycle
New scientific research reveals how intensifying wildfires are creating a dangerous climate feedback loop, with record-breaking emissions threatening to accelerate global warming beyond previous projections.
Australia's rainforests become carbon emitters in alarming shift
Groundbreaking research reveals Australia's tropical rainforests have transformed from vital carbon absorbers to net emitters, sounding urgent climate alarm bells.
Trump threatens nations before shipping emissions vote
Former US President Donald Trump issues stark warning to developing countries as crucial International Maritime Organization vote on shipping emissions approaches, raising fears of climate policy reversal.
Queensland climate policy undermines Australia's emissions goals
As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental
UK Diesel Drivers: Claim Emissions Compensation Now
Millions of British motorists may be entitled to significant compensation payouts following the diesel emissions scandal. Find out if you qualify and how to claim.
Dieselgate 2.0: Carmakers Face UK Emissions Trial
Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Renault, Nissan, Peugeot and Citroën accused of installing illegal defeat devices in diesel vehicles, potentially affecting millions of British motorists.
Dieselgate Trial: UK Drivers Sue Over Emissions Scandal
Thousands of British motorists take legal action against vehicle manufacturers in groundbreaking Dieselgate case, seeking justice for alleged emissions cheating.
Dieselgate: UK Drivers Win Landmark Compensation Case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, British motorists deceived by diesel emissions scandals move closer to receiving compensation as courts rule manufacturers deliberately misled consumers about vehicle environmental performance.
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