Britain’s most polluting and cleanest cars have been revealed. But they are nowhere near as dirty as those on American roads. In the USA, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 6.2V8 Supercharged 4x4 emits 3,319kg of CO2 annually, closely followed by the Ford F-150 Raptor and Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 63AMG. In Britain, the Range Rover Sport 3.0 HSE DV6 pushes out 1,607kg of CO2 a year, the BMW X5 … [Read more...]
EV complaints rising, reports troubleshooter
Motorists' complaints about electric vehicles and dealers selling them are rising, reports The Motor Ombudsman. The latest increase may be put down to a greater number of consumers getting behind the wheel of pure battery-driven models, and the cost of living crisis driving more individuals to recoup financial losses, as pressures on household budgets continue to build. The … [Read more...]
Bridgestone’s enlightening ev rally
Bridgestone is recharging its batteries after an enlightening insight into electric vehicle mobility and infrastructure, after successfully covering 1,200 miles across the UK and Ireland at the EV Rally. Encompassing all five capital cities across the UK and Ireland with 25 stop-off points between 3 and 7 July, Bridgestone was able to navigate the route seamlessly with more than 50 other … [Read more...]
EVs becoming more acceptable at resale
A tipping point is close to being reached where there will be widespread dealer and buyer acceptance of electric vehicles, members of the Vehicle Remarketing Association were told at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting last week. Dale Wyatt, director of automobile at Suzuki GB, who presented on issues currently facing motor manufacturers, said that getting to that place would require a … [Read more...]
Businesses steep challenge on charging network
The government must provide the infrastructure that the logistics sector needs to deliver for the future, according to the Shadow Minister for Business and Industrial Strategy. Speaking earlier at Logistics UK’s Next Generation Van conference, Bill Esterson MP shared his views on industry’s transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the challenges business are currently facing with costs and … [Read more...]
Classic petrol for sale – at a price
Britain’s first publicly available sustainable petrol designed specifically for classic vehicles is now on sale. The Sustain Classic range will allow motorists to fuel their vintage vehicles with plant-based petrol, without any modifications to their engines, with three types of fuel initially available. Developed by fuel specialist Coryton, the fuel with the highest sustainable content … [Read more...]
KIA in the driving seat for EV deals
KIA is launching a new drive towards widening its EV offers. Kia UK Limited is launching its latest range of attractive customer offers, including 4.9 per cent APR on Kia’s award-winning electric cars, two free services and an exclusive 12-month free Kia Charge Plus subscription with all EV6, Niro EV and Soul EVs purchased between 3 July and 1 October 2023. Kia Electrified Event Providing … [Read more...]
Sinclair Group take on ORA UK brand in Swansea
Sinclair Group is the latest business to join the expanding network of GWM ORA UK, selling the pure battery Chinese brand. The brand will launch initially with one site in Swansea, officially opening its doors to the public for the first time today. GWM ORA UK has announced six new retail group partnerships this year already and is on track to achieve a total of 20 full sales sites by the end of … [Read more...]
EV rally leads the way out of Wales
Cardiff is today the starting point for a unique rally which is looking towards the future of motoring. With Bridgestone so dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of mobility, the company is now fully charged and raring to go in the EV Rally 2023, which they are officially sponsoring for the first time. It has been held twice before but this is the most ambitious so far. Bridgestone’s … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia Soul EV Explore
The Kia Soul EV was the first modern zero emission model from the Korean manufacturer, one of the earliest compact electric cars and that experience has been put to good use. Originally, the Soul Maxx zero emissions model of 2019 was affected by the pandemics but with that behind us the new third general Soul EV is poised to sweep up sales. The original Maxx powertrain has been refined and we … [Read more...]