The new Fiat 500 electric model coming in a few weeks from £19,995 will self-regulate its battery use. Its range of up to 199 miles includes a monitoring system to cut down secondary power use and provide maximum range when it has about 30 miles left and it can be substantially recharged in 35 mins with a rapid box. The changing working arrangements mean … [Read more...]
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Honda e:HRV further step on electrification this year
Honda is boosting its electric offensive with the introduction of the e:HRV in November. The new generation HRV uses two electric motors driving the front wheels to assist the regular 1.5 litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine but it’s not a plug-in hybrid. The 131ps maximum powertrain develops 253Nm at 4,500rpm and is essentially a boosted version of … [Read more...]
Fleet emissions sink to record low
The BVRLA has published its latest Quarterly Leasing Survey showing that average CO2 emissions for members’ new car registrations have fallen below 100g/km for the first time ever. During the Q4-2020 reporting period, average CO2 emissions were 98g/km compared to the average UK car fleet of 114.2g/km, highlighting the green credentials of the vehicle … [Read more...]
Analysts at IHS Markit see big swings for EVs
Many markets will become pure BEV/ZEV sales markets by 2040 at the latest with only few exceptions, according to IHS Markit estimates. The ICE sales era in Europe will be replaced by the BEV sales era between 2035 and 2040. In China, IHS Markit expects New Energy Vehicles (NEV) sales targets to be around 40% by 2030, greater than 50% by 2035 and up to 100% … [Read more...]
Moke makes a welcome return to showrooms
MOKE International says official MOKEs will be ready to order in time for Summer delivery following showrooms opening this month. The arrival of these new MOKEs in Hendy Group dealerships will herald the start of the great British staycation. Since the official return of the MOKE in the last summer of 2020, fun-seekers from Holkham to Sandbanks … [Read more...]
BMW M xDrive sharpens newest model series
Shortly after launching the M3 Competition Saloon and M4 Competition Coupé, BMW will add two variants to the line-up with the M xDrive all-wheel drive system for the high-performance sports cars in the premium midsize segment for the first time. With more driven wheels, the new BMW M3 Competition Saloon M xDrive and BMW M4 Competition Coupé M … [Read more...]
Good Energy launch free flash green tariff for cars
A new ‘flash’ tariff will contain weekly periods when charging is free for Good Energy subscribers. The tariff will include ‘flash’ windows based on periods when Britain is generating an abundance of solar and wind power. When this happens, the tariff will alert drivers to a four-hour window when charging their vehicle will come at no extra cost, and … [Read more...]
Maserati Levante Hybrid arrives in July
The Maserati Levante Hybrid is the company’s next model as it realigns its EV range. The car's been revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show this week and will go on UK sale in July when its price will be revealed. It uses an e-boosted version of the company’s 2.0 four-cylinder petrol engine with sophisticated recharging system and permanent 4x4 … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 April
Vauxhall has added new Griffin Edition models to its Corsa, Astra and Grandland X vehicle range. The new Corsa Griffin Edition, Astra Griffin Edition and Grandland X Griffin Edition are available to order now, with prices starting from £18,530 OTR for the Corsa Griffin Edition, £19,245 OTR for the Astra Griffin Edition and £25,765 OTR for the Grandland X … [Read more...]
MG Cyberster concept on show this month
If you thought MG was a boring brand, take a look at their concept for a future sports model, the Cyberster. Just days after revealing design renderings, MG has released the first official photographs of its Cyberster concept car, which will be making its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show 21-28 April. The Cyberster - developed by the team at the MG Advanced … [Read more...]
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