Porsche is the top seed among competitors as Wimbledon stars of the tennis world convene in south-west London for two weeks of top-quality sport on turf. With prize money pots continuing to grow and sponsorships becoming increasingly lucrative, the sport’s top hitters have access to some of the world’s most exciting motor cars. But who’s driving what, and … [Read more...]
New home charging deals unveiled
Ohme, the UK’s largest and fastest-growing home electric vehicle charging company, will offer more choice and cheaper home charging for more customers thanks to a new collaboration with E.ON Next. As one of the UK’s leading energy providers with more than five million customers, E.ON Next’s EV tariff, Next Drive, boasts the longest and lowest off-peak rate … [Read more...]
Toyota pushing ahead with fuel cell trucks
The decarbonisation of Toyota’s operations continues with the launch of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks on the company’s European logistics routes. The vehicles, built by VDL Groep and equipped with Toyota fuel cell modules, are being used to transport parts and accessories from Toyota’s European Parts Centre in Diest, Belgium – including items that … [Read more...]
13 years to end of the road for filling stations?
UK petrol and diesel stations are facing extinction by 2038, according to national EV charging network Be.EV. Data it has brought together shows that the typical forecourt has been in terminal decline with numbers decreasing from roughly 40,000 in 1967 to 8,353 in 2023, which is a decrease of 75%. The decline is expected to continue as major fuel retailers … [Read more...]
Glastonbury glitches and how to avoid them
Clutch and brake issues and EVs running out of charge were the top reasons for a breakdown at last year’s Glastonbury Festival, according to breakdown data from the RAC. As thousands prepare to hit the road for the 53rd Worthy Farm extravaganza this week, the RAC is warning all drivers to check their clutch, brakes and oil before setting off, and EV drivers … [Read more...]
Lack of home charger is barrier to buying EVs
More than half of dealers (56%) say that having no charger at home is the biggest objection they hear from customers considering an electric car. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows potential buyers believe electric cars are too expensive compared to petrol or diesel (42%), that the range is too low for their needs (42%) and the battery might … [Read more...]
Slow charging delays EV adoption by fleets
Speed of charging is the top factor for fleets when choosing electric vehicles, according to the new Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer. Research shows 69% name this consideration compared to efficiency measured in miles per kilowatt hour at 66% and range at 60%. John Peters, Head of Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK, said that the results reflected … [Read more...]
Majority of UK drivers considering Chinese cars
More than seven out of 10 motorists (72%) would “consider” buying a car made by one of the new Chinese manufacturers entering the UK market, according to new research. Startline’s June Used Car Tracker shows BYD is the brand with the highest level of recognition among these potential customers at 28%, followed by Maxus (19%) and Chery (14%). Aiways, Denza … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Tesla Model Y AWD
It can be hard learning to drive, but relearning brings a whole new skill set into the driver’s seat of the latest Tesla Model Y dual motor. Tesla is a pioneer in the new age of electric cars and after their first Model X SUV hit the market in 2015 it then rolled out the Model 3 saloon two years later and completed its range with the larger SUV Model Y in … [Read more...]
Ford lag behind industry EV targets for vans
Ford is the biggest laggard on tough government-mandated EV sales targets when it comes to the main players, new figures show. The UK’s biggest van seller showed electric light commercial sales so far this year reached 2443 units, equating to 5.4% of its 45,190 total and someway short of the 16% required by the ZEV mandate, according to figures from the … [Read more...]
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