Two adults and a dog maybe an unusual way to pitch a new car sale, but that’s the practicality of the new Ark Zero quadracycle city car from £5,995. It costs less than a pound to charge the lithium-ion battery for its 50.3 miles claimed range at up to 28mph. The aluminium two-door body and chassis has a slim design, a centrally positioned driving seat … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: Kia Proceed GT-Line S
Having a finger in every pie is very satisfying for KIA, It means they can offer the wide range of buyers something and you are not hit too hard if tastes change and a design goes out of fashion. With the resurgence of interest in estate cars for load-lugging over and above the more limited hatchback shapes it was natural that their highly … [Read more...]
Toyota power up for the future of BEVs
Toyota will build a new battery electric vehicle factory that will begin production of new models in 2026 powered by a range of new, advanced batteries. Details of four next generation batteries have been revealed, demonstrating state-of-the-art advances in both liquid and solid electrolytes. Toyota has also previewed further progress with solid electrolyte … [Read more...]
Running costs drive motorists’ buying decisions, says Startline
The effect of rising living costs on which used cars are chosen by consumers has grown strongly in the last six months, according to September’s Startline Used Car Tracker. Running costs are the most important factor now named by 74% of motorists compared to 62% in April, followed by the cost of living, which is now at 65% against 61% over the same period. … [Read more...]
Toyota 1st & 2nd on WRC Greece
Kalle Rovanperä scored his third victory of the season in Greece on Sunday afternoon to tighten his grip on this year’s FIA World Rally Championship while Welshman Elfyn Evans is close behind. The 22-year-old (above) had looked set to bring up the rear of the podium at this 10th round but found himself topping the standings by more than two minutes … [Read more...]
Auto Vivendi exhibit at Salon Privé
A luxury exclusive car club founded by two Welshmen made a "wonderful" debut at this year's most prestigious event for rare cars and supercars, the Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. Auto Vivendi, based in London, but with hubs in South and North Wales country houses as well was set up by Maesteg born Richard Thomas and Craig Williams, from … [Read more...]
Businesses are paying too much for EVs
VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol a world leader in energy, finds a significant proportion of fleets currently undergoing electrification have ‘over-specced’ when it comes to their charging infrastructure needs. The problem is largely down to fleets embarking on electrification themselves for the first time. The transition will involve … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 September
Parallel parking is the trickiest driving manoeuvre for British motorists, according to new research. Automotive retailer Bristol Street Motors analysed Google search data to reveal which driving manoeuvres are giving UK drivers the most trouble. ‘How to parallel park’ topped that list, with 3,600 searches per month. Transport & Environment welcomed … [Read more...]
Newcomers 12 September
Volkswagen has added extra style, performance and exclusivity to its range with the new Golf Black Edition, now on sale. The Golf Black Edition sits between the R-Line and GTE models and comes packed with exciting and exclusive features. In addition, it has all the style customers have come to expect from any Volkswagen Black Edition. Additional items … [Read more...]
£600 M investment for MINI evs in UK
The new generation of pure-electric MINI Cooper and Aceman models will be assembled in Plant Oxford in three years time after a £600 Million investment led by BMW. The UK Government is reportedly giving £75 Million towards the cost of reconfiguring the factory and erecting new logistics facilities, it was announced yesterday. The investment will also … [Read more...]
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