It’s not turned a wheel on British roads but already been rated as one of the safest cars you will be able to buy. The all-new Mazda6e achieved a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP in its recent series of tests. In the two categories of Adult Occupant and Child Occupant protection, Mazda’s latest all-electric model scored an excellent 93%. The Mazda6e … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 22 October
Seat will be the ‘entry’ brand within the Volkswagen Group and exciting hybrids are coming with a new model for 2029. The confirmation about the 75-year-old Spanish car manufacturer’s future shores up its position within the Volkswagen Group after years of speculation that it would be axed in favour of its spun-off Cupra premium performance brand. A … [Read more...]
Home charging will drive greener vans at a price
Electric vans are becoming a more regular feature on UK driveways, and with them, growing pressure on household energy use. In line with new government regulations and grants, it is expected that more drivers will charge their electric vans at home. Energy experts at Uswitch, the comparison and switching service, are encouraging homeowners to ensure their … [Read more...]
Essential to deliver faster charging for vans – APC
Faster charging speeds are essential for the wider fleet adoption of electric vans in the future, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Currently, models available from major manufacturers are rated from around 50-125kWh, meaning that even the best will take around 40 minutes to charge from 10-80% in ideal circumstances, and are usually slower in … [Read more...]
Toyota research lightweight quadricycle in UK
Toyota Manufacturing UK is leading a consortium of partners to evaluate the feasibility of a lightweight battery electric vehicle prototype, conforming to the L6e (light quadricycle) category. The consortium has secured funding from the UK government’s DRIVE35 programme via the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), which is a non-profit organisation … [Read more...]
EV Rally Cymru is coming down the line
Greenfleet is bringing back the EV Rally Cymru for 2025—an electrifying two-day event designed to highlight Wales’ progress in clean transport and infrastructure. Following the success of previous rallies, EV Rally Cymru 2025 on 22 and 23 October will once again take drivers on a scenic and strategic journey across Wales, starting in Wrexham and passing … [Read more...]
Behold the Bentley Continental S1 BEV
Lunaz proudly marks the 70th anniversary of the Bentley Continental S1 with a world first — the electrified Bentley Continental S1 by James Young. One of only 13 examples ever created by the famed coachbuilder, this unique commission has undergone a 5,000-hour restoration and now features an entirely electric powertrain — making it the only James … [Read more...]
Some EV running costs falling with newcomers
The typical annual running cost for an electric vehicle is £369 less than a petrol car excluding initial price and public charging, according to new research from Compare the Market. The research, which analyses the price of insurance, fuel, road taxes and MOT costs, shows that the average annual cost of running an EV in June 2025 was £1,351 compared with … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Volkswagen Tayron R-Line
About 80 years ago, Volkswagen began building its empire making a car for the people and it’s never lost sight of that objective which is neatly fulfilled in the Tayron. It is a car very much made for today’s markets around the world and fills the gap between its top of range Touareg and five-seat Tiguan with the widest powertrain possibilities in a seven … [Read more...]
Chinese increasing brands heading to UK
Chinese car manufacturers are rapidly gaining ground in the UK, with competitive pricing, strong performance and top-spec designs - offering UK drivers more choice and an accelerated driving experience. Chris Adams, Group Operations Director at Brindley Group, has shared expert insight on what this surge means for motorists. From XPENG’s premium G6 SUV to … [Read more...]
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