BMS is launching two exclusive edition iX3 models into the UK. Premier Edition and Premier Edition Pro have enhanced levels of standard equipment, four exterior body paint options and two exterior trim choices. Harman Kardon surround sound, head-up display and BMW IconicSounds Electric has been developed with Hans Zimmer and offered as standard on BMW iX3 … [Read more...]
EV News
Newslines 18 September
The M4 is one of the best motorways to use if you have a pure electric car, according to analysis of charging points by CarGurus. It has 21 charging units spread over its 189-miles, and motorists only have to cover 17.2 miles between power-points, while worst is the M8 Scotland without any ev hook-ups over 60 miles. Europe's car registrations dropped in … [Read more...]
Firms looking at more EVs for fleets
More than a third (37%) of companies with fewer than 100 employees either already operate or plan to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) within the next three years, compared to less than a quarter (23%) in 2019. Interest in electric vehicles is also growing rapidly among small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), according to the latest research from the Arval … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 September
Daimler will pay a $875 million or £681.30 million civil penalty for violating US clean air laws as part of a $1.5 billion settlement with US and California regulators over excess diesel emissions in passenger vehicles and vans, two people briefed on the matter said. It relates to claims over 250,000 US diesel cars and vans after the automaker used software … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Kia Niro 1.6 GDi PHEV ‘2’, 6-speed automatic
There is increasing pressure for UK MP’s to ban all sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and potentially phase out sales of hybrid models by 2035, writes David Miles. This pressure is from the Committee on Climate Change, the Government’s independent advisory body who want the deadline shortened. But information released by the Society of Motor … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Mii electric
SEAT is dipping its toe in the market waters in its Mii pure electric five-door city car with the promise of many stablemates over coming years, writes Robin Roberts. The Mii petrol models replaced with the first all-electric car from the Spanish subsidiary of the German VW Group shows how international the focus has become because it’s made in … [Read more...]
Petrol still dominates buyers’ preferences
Pre-lockdown, some 32% of UK drivers were planning to buy an alternative fuelled vehicle as their next car purchase, according to a report from Close Brothers Motor Finance. Drivers are continuing to shy away from traditional fuel types, with 21% planning on buying a hybrid car, and 11% opting for electric. Despite electric surging in popularity, petrol … [Read more...]
Tradelines 9 September
Seventy years after the original, a new Land Rover Defender Hardtop has been added to the latest model range with diesel engines and automatic transmission only. Seating three people up-front, the rear seats have been replaced by a lengthened loadbed with side access and a side-hinged rear door providing 1,355 and 2,059 litres of cargo space in short or … [Read more...]
Tradelines 9 September
Honda UK has announced pricing for the anticipated expanded Civic Type R family. Set to hit retail forecourts over the next few weeks, the entry level model will cost £32,820, both the GT and the Sportline are an additional £2,000 and the range topping Limited Edition Civic Type R is £39,995, while PCP pricing has also been confirmed for the new car with … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: The French rEVolution by Renault
While other manufacturers have used the Hybrid and plug-in hybrid paths to full electric mobility, Renault took a different route 10-years ago, writes David Miles. Their first all-electric model, the Twizy, was an oddball tandem two seater city car and on the electrification path followed the compact hatchback Renault Zoe - the best selling … [Read more...]
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