A innovation project has been launched to examine how the UK’s electricity network can prepare for the increase in electric vehicle ownership. The Smart EV project is today launching its Consultation on Managed EV Charging at the Low Carbon Networks Innovation Conference in Manchester. The Consultation invites stakeholder views to ultimately secure a … [Read more...]
Newcomers
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Mirai FCV
The future of motoring is on the road, here and now but in limited numbers. Very slowly and with little fanfare, the Toyota Mirai (meaning ‘the future’) has been introduced and is being sold to selected customers who can access hydrogen fuel. So far there are only about 20 Mirai models on UK roads and another 30 will come in 2017 but the … [Read more...]
EV sales charge to over 500K this year
Europe will see more than half a million electric vehicles on its roads by the end of 2016, says a report by Transport & Environment (T&E) . In three years the EV fleet on European roads has risen from 100,000 to almost 200,000 by 2014, and almost doubled again last year and is on course to end the year at 600,000 at current rates of acquisition … [Read more...]
Inspired Audi Q3 Black Edition
The dark and brooding looks of the Black Edition Audi A4, A5, A6 and A7 Sportbacks have inspired a new Q3 Black Edition of the perennially popular compact SUV line-up. The new top flight Q3 and the sharper, even better equipped versions that sit below it will become available later this month priced from £26,600, and will reach their first … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 October
The Lamborghini of the leisure vehicle world will be unveiled to the UK public at the Motorhome & Caravan Show 2016 this week, the Morelo Empire Liner. The new show-stopping super-liner from German motorhome manufacturer Morelo is equipped with premium fittings expected of a home, including under-floor heating, rain shower and even a garage, perfect … [Read more...]
Mazda MX-5 RF hardtop now in production
Mazda started production of the MX-5 RF retractable hardtop this week. Production began with models for the European and North American markets, where sales will start in early 2017. The latest adaptation of Mazda’s lightweight two-seater features a three-piece power retractable roof that, when opened, leaves the rear buttressed section in … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 October
Mercedes has reserved a place in the 2018-19 Formula E category. The electric racing series has grown in popularity and Jaguar has already said it’s entering after other premium brands enjoyed huge global crowds for the series. Volvo is the latest brand to plan car to car communications systems. It will offer the system in its top model at first and … [Read more...]
Ultimate Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition announced
Saving the hardest until last, the new Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition is a fitting completion to the trilogy of Lotus 50th celebration editions. Based on the most extreme Exige to date, the Sport 350, the new special edition adds a number of lightweight, performance-enhancing features, as well as unique paint and interior options as … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 October
About 6,700 Audi Q7s will be recalled in the UK to fix a possible safety issue with the rearmost seat after US regulators have ordered a recall on about 19,200 Audi Q7 models sold since August In an accident it is possible the seats will move forward and not protect occupants. Women who get their car tyres checked and OK'd by a … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 October
Homeowners in university cities will benefit from the sharing economy. An estimated 130,000 will take their cars to university this month but they will probably have nowhere to park and YourParkingSpace.co.uk offer students and residents a parking solution. Lorries with poor visibility and a possible danger to cyclists will be banned in London from … [Read more...]
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