https://www.scotsman.com/author/matt-galvin/rss Visit now for the latest news direct from The Scotsman Matt Galvin and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:23:51 GMT 2026-10-22T08:23:51Z en-gb Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/why-are-drivers-being-paid-ps76-billion-to-buy-petrol-cars-9298160 With sales of electric cars in European countries like Norway, Germany and France at higher levels than in the UK, now is not the time for governments to water down the zero-emission vehicle mandate ]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:20 GMT 9298160 AFP via Getty Images 2026-10-22T05:00:20+00:00