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2030 petrol and diesel car ban

Britain to push back ban on new petrol and diesel cars to 2035, confirms Rishi Sunak (updated)

Published 21 September 2023
By Will Dron
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the ban on pure-petrol and diesel cars is being pushed back to 2035.
Petrol and diesel should be phased out by 2035 "at the latest", advisers argues

Gove: 2030 ban on new petrol cars 'immovable'

Conflicting statements from Conservative sources have raised questions about the forthcoming legislation.
Published 25 July 2023
HGV in London

Diesel HGV ban for 2040

It has been confirmed today that the government plans to ban the sale of diesel lorries in the UK by 2040, at the latest.
Published 14 July 2021
Ford announces electrification of European lineup

Every new Ford in Europe to be electric by 2030

Every new car Ford sells in Europe will be "zero-emissions capable" by 2026 and pure-electric by 2030, the company has announced.
Published 18 February 2021
HGVs

Government urged to ban diesel HGV sales by 2040

The sale of new diesel lorries should be banned by 2040 in an attempt to lower emissions, the government has been advised.
Published 18 February 2021
More than half of buyers disagree with 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban, according to survey

Half of buyers disagree with 2030 ban

More than half of all car buyers disagree with the 2030 ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles, according to new research.
Published 25 November 2020