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Environmental activists let down tyres on ‘hundreds’ of SUVs across Britain

A new group of environmental activists has deflated tyres on SUVs in cities across Britain because they are a “climate disaster”. The Tyre Extinguishers, which organised the action, said it took action against “hundreds” of the vehicles as it wants ...

08 Mar 2022 at 14:25

Scotland

Environmental campaigners deflate tyres of 20 vehicles in Edinburgh

Environment campaigners said they deflated the tyres of around 20 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in Edinburgh in a bid to “make it impossible” to own such cars in cities. Edinburgh Tyre Extinguishers targeted the vehicles in the early hours of ...

29 May 2022 at 12:49

Scotland

Tyres deflated on 100 4x4s across Edinburgh, campaigners claim

Around 100 4×4 vehicles are said to have had their tyres let down overnight as part of a targeted campaign. The Tyre Extinguishers group said the attacks in parts of Edinburgh were its largest night of action in the city so far. The group ...

26 May 2022 at 10:33

SUVs are more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists than standard cars – study

Pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to die if they are hit by an SUV or similar-sized vehicle rather than a traditional car, a study has found. The figure rises to 82% for children, the analysis produced by the London School of ...

30 Apr 2025 at 00:15

Scotland

Tyres deflated on around 60 SUVs in Edinburgh overnight, campaigners claim

Around 60 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in Edinburgh had their tyres deflated overnight as part of a targeted campaign. The Tyre Extinguishers said the vehicles were “made safe” in the Marchmont and Bruntsfield areas of the city ...

04 Oct 2022 at 10:25

Activists target Land Rover dealership in ‘retaliation’ over school deaths

A group opposed to sports utility vehicles (SUVs) said its supporters have “destroyed” car tyres at a dealership in an “act of retaliation” after two young girls were killed in a crash at a school. Tyre Extinguishers claimed ...

07 Aug 2023 at 13:05

Green activists threaten to deflate SUV tyres at Edinburgh Fringe

Environmental activists are threatening to deflate the tyres of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) owned by people who drive to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Tyre Extinguishers warned SUV owners they might find “lentils in ...

07 Jul 2022 at 14:40

Scotland

Climate change protesters deflate the tyres on 40 SUVs in Glasgow

The tyres on a further 40 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) were deflated overnight in Glasgow by climate activists. Campaigners from the Tyre Extinguishers targeted the North Kelvinside area in the city’s West End in the ...

03 Jun 2022 at 11:51

Anti-SUV activists deflate tyres on ‘nearly 2,000’ vehicles in four weeks

Environmental activists claim to have deflated tyres on nearly 2,000 SUVs in the past four weeks. The Tyre Extinguishers said its supporters have taken action in cities across Britain in an attempt to “make it ...

01 Apr 2022 at 14:25

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