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Industry Ford doesn't want UK to delay 2030 combustion engine ban for new vehicles

Ford doesn't want UK to delay 2030 combustion engine ban for new vehicles

A bump to 2035 matches the EU deadline, but Ford's UK boss says the delay undermines the EV transition.
By Brian Potter 21 September 2023
Industry UK contemplating pushing back new ICE car ban to 2035

UK contemplating pushing back new ICE car ban to 2035

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a change in the policy, which is planned to go into effect in 2030.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2023
Rolls-Royce to blacklist EV buyers who flip their cars: CEO

Rolls-Royce to blacklist EV buyers who flip their cars: CEO

Torsten Muller-Otvos said customers will be banned for life if they profiteer from their cars.
By Brian Potter 11 July 2023
Races and Chases Mazda RX-7 sounds too good at Nurburgring, gets banned for being too loud

Mazda RX-7 sounds too good at Nurburgring, gets banned for being too loud

The iconic German race track enforces a noise limit of 130 decibels, which is the equivalent of a jet taking off.
By Iulian Dnistran 09 July 2023
Government EU alters 2035 combustion engine ban, gives ok for synthetic fuels

EU alters 2035 combustion engine ban, gives ok for synthetic fuels

Germany forced there to be a compromise from the original complete ICE ban.
By Brian Potter 28 March 2023
Feature Do internal combustion bans work? Yes – but not without a fight

Do internal combustion bans work? Yes – but not without a fight

ICE bans are moving automakers to electrify fast. But recent political battles over jobs and e-fuels show engines won’t go down easily.
By Brian Potter 17 March 2023
Industry Germany forges alliance with seven Euro nations to oppose 2035 ICE ban

Germany forges alliance with seven Euro nations to oppose 2035 ICE ban

The EU proposal wants automakers to reduce CO2 emissions from new cars to zero by 2035.
By Brian Potter 14 March 2023
Industry EU postpones ICE ban vote due to German concerns on costs, job losses

EU postpones ICE ban vote due to German concerns on costs, job losses

Germany wants to minimise job losses and get assurances that e-fuels can be used in combustion-engine cars after the 2035 cut-off.
By Brian Potter 06 March 2023
Government European Union approves sales ban on new petrol and diesel cars

European Union approves sales ban on new petrol and diesel cars

It takes effect in 2035.
By Brian Potter 15 February 2023
Safety Tesla announces 2-week Full Self-Driving ban to combat inattentiveness

Tesla announces 2-week Full Self-Driving ban to combat inattentiveness

The ban should encourage safer usage of the beta tech as well as help improve its image.
By Brian Potter 11 January 2023
Government Tesla banned from calling driver assist Full Self-Drive in California

Tesla banned from calling driver assist Full Self-Drive in California

The law applies to other automakers and also dealers.
By Brian Potter 29 December 2022
Motorsport.com FIA bans drivers from political statements without approval

FIA bans drivers from political statements without approval

The FIA has banned all "political, religious or personal" statements.
By Jonathan Noble 20 December 2022
Safety Could Paris soon ban the use of electric scooters around the city?

Could Paris soon ban the use of electric scooters around the city?

The three major scooter-sharing providers are under threat of not having their licenses renewed in 2023.
By Brian Potter 24 November 2022
Government European Union agrees to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035

European Union agrees to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035

The EU's three key institutions have reached an agreement.
By Adrian Padeanu 29 October 2022
03:02 Police Police in US town can't write speeding tickets for one year

Police in US town can't write speeding tickets for one year

Menifee police apparently wrote too many tickets and broke state laws regarding revenue generated from traffic stops.
By Brian Potter 31 August 2022
Government After the EU, Australian Territory moves to ban new ICE sales in 2035

After the EU, Australian Territory moves to ban new ICE sales in 2035

The Australian Capital Territory government wants to lead Australia’s transition to EVs.
By Brian Potter 21 July 2022
Motorcycles UK weighing ban on new internal combustion moto sales by 2035

UK weighing ban on new internal combustion moto sales by 2035

The public will have its say before the government takes action.
By Brian Potter 21 July 2022
Motorsport.com Vettel calls for life bans for abusive F1 fans at Austrian GP

Vettel calls for life bans for abusive F1 fans at Austrian GP

Following harassment reported during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.
By Haydn Cobb 11 July 2022
Industry European Union agrees to ban sales of new combustion cars from 2035

European Union agrees to ban sales of new combustion cars from 2035

The European Parliament wants the EU to go even further by banning sales of used ICE cars as well.
By Brian Potter 29 June 2022
Manufacturing / Production Mercedes, VW Group are OK with potential 2035 EU combustion engine ban

Mercedes, VW Group are OK with potential 2035 EU combustion engine ban

The plan is achievable, Wolfsburg and Stuttgart said.
By Brian Potter 15 June 2022
Industry EU votes to uphold ban on sales of new ICE-powered cars from 2035

EU votes to uphold ban on sales of new ICE-powered cars from 2035

There's one final step left before the combustion engine is declared dead in Europe.
By Brian Potter 10 June 2022
Industry Ford supports European sales ban of ICE cars by 2035

Ford supports European sales ban of ICE cars by 2035

The European Parliament and EU governments will decide their positions in June.
By Brian Potter 19 May 2022
19:15 Supercars YouTuber booted from Nurburgring because his stock Lambo was too loud

YouTuber booted from Nurburgring because his stock Lambo was too loud

Shmee150's Huracan STO registered 134 dB on the Nordschleife.
By Brian Potter 26 April 2022
Motorsport.com FIM announces ban on Russian, Belarusian license holders

FIM announces ban on Russian, Belarusian license holders

The FIM has announced a complete ban on riders and teams with Russian and Belarusian licenses.
By Rachit Thukral 06 March 2022
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