Toyota Manufacturing is celebrating the five millionth car to be built at its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire since it opened in 1981. The milestone model is a Corolla GR Sport Hatchback hybrid, finished in blazing Scarlet Flare paintwork, and parked nose-to-tail, the UK-built Toyotas would form a line almost 14,000 miles long – more than half way around the … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: Lexus RZ450e
Lexus has just raised the game in the fierce fight for buyers looking at zero-emission pure battery premium cars. Enter the Lexus RZ450e series of nine models from £55,595 to £66,695 in Urban, Premium, Premium Plus and Takumi with choice of 18 or 20 inch wheels and single or bi-tone paint finishes. The 450e has the latest electronic axles effectively … [Read more...]
Used EVs myth busted
A new white paper from the Vehicle Remarketing Association is designed to “bust” 10 of the most common myths surrounding used electric vehicles. Called “EV Misconceptions”, it has been authored by battery electrochemist Dr Euan McTurk, creator of Plug Life Television, a YouTube channel about EVs. It covers topics including range, battery degradation, … [Read more...]
Charging inequity review by Government
A week before the Autumn Statement, fleets have been encouraged by an anticipated change in electric vehicle recharging costs. New government comments on tackling charging “inequity” are good news for fleets when it comes to future electric vehicle adoption, says FleetCheck. It hopes to see a massive drive to install more charge points, build up the … [Read more...]
Kia Pride with EV powertrain
Kia UK has revealed the Kia Pride EV, a unique ‘restomod’ built especially to mark the company's 80th anniversary since starting as a bicycle parts builder. Restored, modified and unveiled for the first time at the Bicester Heritage ‘Scramble’ on 6 October, the Pride EV is a collaborative project between Kia UK and British EV powertrain and conversion … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 October
Barry Island is seeing a proper tidy rise in customers as new trains and the return of some old favourites give the area a welcome boost. More than 100,000 people caught the train to the Island in July and August, a huge rise from 57,000 the previous year and some of that's put down to filming the final Christmas special of Gavin and Stacey comedy … [Read more...]
McLaren W1 is unveiled at £2Million
The £2 Million McLaren W1 has been unveiled. It has a V8 hybrid powertrain developing 1275PS – the highest power output of any McLaren ever and greater than all core competitors and revs to 9,200rpm. Power-dense E-module develops 347PS; integrates electric motor and control unit for reduced weight and optimised packaging to maximise performance and make … [Read more...]
RAW and rebrand for power take-up
RAW Charging for the leisure, hospitality and premium retail sectors, has launched a new look. The elevated brand reflects RAW's commitment to innovation, customer-centric experience, and Connecting Amazing Places across the UK and Europe. RAW is poised to redefine the EV charging experience for customers across leisure, hospitality and premium retail … [Read more...]
Over-priced EVs see resale values fall most
A new study from GAP Insurance provider, ALA Insurance has crunched the data on new and used cars to reveal which hold their value better than others. Using new and used car data for 47 of the most popular and reliable vehicles on the market, the research confirms that the Audi Q4 e-tron has the highest annual depreciation rate of any other car. Introduced … [Read more...]
Going green as cheaply as possible
Used electric cars are offering a cheap way into a greener future. The Electric Car Scheme is revealing some of the UK’s most affordable EVs as new models, and a growing used market brings the price of electric cars down considerably. Affordability remains the biggest barrier to getting behind the wheel of an EV, with 68% of Brits identifying it as an area … [Read more...]
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