Wellhouse Leisure’s first campervan conversion of the all-new Ford Transit Custom - the Misano 5 - is now available to order with prices starting from £71,500 for a 6-speed manual and a 130PS, 2.0 TDCi Ford EcoBlue diesel engine, or from £73,000 for a 6-speed automatic transmission. The engines can be upgraded to 150PS and 170PS, plus there will be … [Read more...]
Cheaper green energy for public points
Electric car drivers in Britain can benefit from cheaper public charging when green energy is abundant thanks to a groundbreaking innovation from Octopus Electroverse. ‘Plunge Pricing’ events happen when cheap renewable generation is high and demand is low, so wholesale electricity prices fall. Drivers using Octopus’ Electroverse get discounts for taking … [Read more...]
Publicity affects perception of EVs, says study
Negative coverage mean that more than four out of 10 people (43%) think electric vehicles easily catch fire, shows new research. May’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also reveals that 52% believe EV batteries become useless after just a few years, 26% that they are ultimately more polluting than petrol cars, and 24% that drivers can lose control of the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: BMW iX2 30Drive
If you thought that BMW don’t just build cars but also desires, you don’t have to look further than the new iX2 XDrive 30 sports activity coupe to appreciate the fact. Announced last autumn with the second generation X2 series including its petrol powered stablemates from £39,365, the iX2 20 and 30 series models were their first pure electric versions, and … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 May
National Highways is spearheading the electrification of its vehicle fleet with the Toyota bZ4X. The company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s motorways and major A-roads has ordered 51 of the battery electric SUVs as daily transport for its team of inspectors. The RAC has this week written to Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho … [Read more...]
Welsh test centres doing better than rest of UK
Learner drivers in Wales are getting the best deal for their tests, according to new analysis. Candidates across the UK could on average travel 25 miles for a driving test by 2030 as test centre locality and available test slots dwindle, according to new data. But that’s certainly not the case in Wales, says insurance broker Marmalade. Through multiple … [Read more...]
How your car is saving your life
Automotive alerts are saving lives and time in the UK, according to the International Drivers Association. Imagine a world in which your car communicates with you to prevent accidents and optimize your drive. This is not a sci-fi movie setting but the reality of the UK's roads, thanks to the implementation of automotive alerts. Let's dive into how they're … [Read more...]
First female cohort of F1 hopefuls announced
A global independent motorsport initiative with a mission to find and develop the first female F1 world champion, More than Equal, has announced the inaugural female driver cohort joining its pioneering Driver Development Programme. Following an extensive global search and a rigorous selection process, the inaugural cohort (below) will consist of: Ivonn … [Read more...]
Williams swoops to Manx first win
Welshman James Williams won his first ever rally outright last weekend by sealing victory on the picturesque Isle of Man. The Orange Amps driver from Cenarth expertly guided by co-driver Ross Whittock dominated the two day rally in their Hyundai i20 Rally2, finishing the rally four minutes clear of their nearest rival. The Manx Rally was to play … [Read more...]
Toyota Gazoo Racing win thrilling Portugal WRC round
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team’s Sébastien Ogier has secured a second successive win with his record-breaking sixth victory at the Rally de Portugal. Just like in the previous round on the asphalt roads of Croatia, Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais triumphed after a thrilling and close battle on Portugal’s gravel stages. Just one second from the … [Read more...]
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