Hybrids and Fuel

5+ hour, 45+ min ago   (312+ words) Following a positive reception in Europe and Australia, the two portable boosters expand CTEK’s North American range Chicago, United States · North America (PRUnderground) October 6, 2026 CTEK has announced that its RB 3000 and RB 4000 portable boosters are now available in North America....

8+ hour, 22+ min ago   (221+ words) Tesco has announced a modification to its forecourts amid mounting concerns over the UK fuel crisis - and the possibility of rationing. A former BP executive, as reported by BirminghamLive earlier on Thursday, has cautioned that motorists could soon face "restrictions…...

5+ hour, 46+ min ago   (476+ words) Labour's next attack on cheap motoring seems to be the Chinese, whose cars have enjoyed mass market appeal in the UK due to their cheaper price tags, in a blow to traditional manufacturers. According to The Times, Business Secretary Jonathan…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago   (359+ words) Updated Oct. 6, 2026, 5:25 p.m. | By Kubobonke Luthuli Fuel stations are busier than usual as motorists rush to fill up before petrol prices increase by more than R3 a litre at midnight. The price at the fuel pumps will jump again at midnight on…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago   (146+ words) Porsche appears to be exploring a rather unusual way of making electric cars feel more like petrol-powered performance machines. A new patent describes a manual transmission concept designed specifically for EVs. The system could offer several driving modes. In automatic…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (360+ words) HMRC updates its advisory fuel rates quarterly Petrol car drivers with engines 2000cc and above saw their advisory fuel rate increase to 27p per mile from September 1 under new HMRC charges. HMRC updates its advisory fuel rates quarterly, affecting how employers reimburse…...

14+ hour, 16+ min ago   (499+ words) If you’ve been eyeing a hybrid ute but balking at the price tag, Ford just threw down the gauntlet. The 2026.5 Ford Ranger Hybrid lineup has arrived at dealerships nationwide, and it’s brought something genuinely noteworthy to the table, a significant…...

4+ hour, 59+ min ago   (549+ words) Cars, EV, Latest Articles Published on Oct 06, 2026 at 9:47 AM (UTC-4) by Ben Thompson Driving a diesel car for 1,000 miles now costs six times more than an electric vehicle. As more and more drivers feel the pinch of rising costs, budgeting…...

6+ hour, 17+ min ago   (83+ words) Field testing of hydrogen combustion engines Testing will take place both on longer transport routes and in three-shift operation in the vicinity of the plant. The insights gained through this project will help identify suitable logistics applications for vehicles with…...

10+ hour, 37+ min ago   (610+ words) Tesco shoppers can get help with their fill-up as prices soar due to the Iran conflict Tesco shoppers have until 18 October to make the most of a new deal that could put money back in the pockets of drivers. The…...