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The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > uk > home-news > car-tax-2026-april-first-time-co2-emissions-ford-b2912075.html

Nearly 60 car models to face £5,690 car tax in April – check if you are affected

Nearly 60 car models to face £5,690 car tax in April – check if you are affected1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (290+ words) Road tax rates are set to jump in April for the 2026 financial year Owners of nearly 60 car models from two dozen manufacturers could be set to pay "5,690 in April as road tax rates jump for the 2026 financial year. First-year Vehicle…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > world > americas > us-politics > melania-movie-ads-vandalized-la-b2911266.html

LA moves its buses with ads for Melania movie after film posters were vandalized

LA moves its buses with ads for Melania movie after film posters were vandalized2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (516+ words) The Amazon documentary, which cost $40 million to produce, is expected to make only $5 million during its opening weekend Los Angeles Metro officials have had to move several buses with ads for First Lady Melania Trump's new documentary, Melania, after people…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > cars > electric-vehicles > chinese-car-brands-europe-b2911137.html

Chinese car brands could disappear from Europe, says industry expert

Chinese car brands could disappear from Europe, says industry expert2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (510+ words) Skoda's sales and marketing director is warning car buyers "there will be a consolidation' European car buyers investing in Chinese cars have been warned that they may be left high and dry, with some Chinese car makers not likely to…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > world > americas > waymo-hits-child-california-school-b2910586.html

Waymo hits child near California elementary school

Waymo hits child near California elementary school3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (415+ words) The child had run into the street behind a double-parked SUV before getting struck, according to federal regulators A Waymo car hit a child near a California elementary school in the latest mishap involving its fleet of self-driving taxis. The…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > cars > electric-vehicles > omoda-jaecoo-top-ev-cars-b2910281.html

These Chinese models top EV popularity list

These Chinese models top EV popularity list3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (476+ words) Chinese models top the list of cars ordered through Octopus EVs The Omoda E5, made by Chinese car giant Chery, was 2025s most popular model for those leasing cars through Octopus EVs " the electric car leasing offshoot of Octopus Energy. Another Chery…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > cars > electric-vehicles > mg4-urban-cheap-small-mg4-ev-b2909639.html

New cut-price MG4 Urban is much more than just a cheap MG4

New cut-price MG4 Urban is much more than just a cheap MG43+ day, 23+ hour ago   (236+ words) MG launches a new, smaller version of its popular electric hatchback while refreshing the MG4 EV lineup with improved range, upgraded interiors and lower prices MG has expanded and refreshed its MG4 EV lineup for the UK, introducing a new entry-level Urban…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > bulletin > news > tesla-model-x-s-elon-musk-b2910177.html

Tesla is discontinuing two of its best-known cars – here’s why

Tesla is discontinuing two of its best-known cars – here’s why3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (133+ words) Tesla is discontinuing two of its best-known cars " here's why'The Independent Tesla is discontinuing two of its best-known cars " here's why - Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company will cease production of its Model S and Model X vehicles. - This…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > business > uk-cars-production-vehicles-jaguar-land-rover-b2909570.html

UK car production slumped in 2025 as industry faced ‘worst year in a generation’

UK car production slumped in 2025 as industry faced ‘worst year in a generation’4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (582+ words) Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack and Trump tariffs among factors behind dismal year The British motor industry suffered "its worst year in a generation" in 2025 with the number of vehicles built down by 15.5 per cent, according to a new report. Some…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > business > society-of-motor-manufacturers-and-traders-issues-government-mike-hawes-atlantic-b2909818.html

Vehicle production fell 15% last year, report shows

Vehicle production fell 15% last year, report shows4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (317+ words) The number of vehicles built in the UK fell by 15% in 2025 as the industry dealt with the toughest year in a generation for manufacturing, according to a report. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > uk > waymo-london-self-driving-car-taxis-b2909715.html

Waymo announces ambitious timeline for London launch of its driverless taxis

Waymo announces ambitious timeline for London launch of its driverless taxis4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (336+ words) Waymo's entry into the London market will intensify competition, particularly with Uber-backed startup Wayve Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, has announced its intention to launch a fully driverless ride-hailing service in London by the fourth…...

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