The Volkswagen ID.4 has been voted World Car of the Year 2021. Over 90 international motoring writers nominated the pure electric model and it marks the fifth time VW has taken the top award. Future smart motorways have been parked up until radar technology improves to make them safer after a series of fatal accidents and severe injuries. The Government … [Read more...]
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Analysts at IHS Markit see big swings for EVs
Many markets will become pure BEV/ZEV sales markets by 2040 at the latest with only few exceptions, according to IHS Markit estimates. The ICE sales era in Europe will be replaced by the BEV sales era between 2035 and 2040. In China, IHS Markit expects New Energy Vehicles (NEV) sales targets to be around 40% by 2030, greater than 50% by 2035 and up to 100% … [Read more...]
Moke makes a welcome return to showrooms
MOKE International says official MOKEs will be ready to order in time for Summer delivery following showrooms opening this month. The arrival of these new MOKEs in Hendy Group dealerships will herald the start of the great British staycation. Since the official return of the MOKE in the last summer of 2020, fun-seekers from Holkham to Sandbanks … [Read more...]
BMW M xDrive sharpens newest model series
Shortly after launching the M3 Competition Saloon and M4 Competition Coupé, BMW will add two variants to the line-up with the M xDrive all-wheel drive system for the high-performance sports cars in the premium midsize segment for the first time. With more driven wheels, the new BMW M3 Competition Saloon M xDrive and BMW M4 Competition Coupé M … [Read more...]
Maserati Levante Hybrid arrives in July
The Maserati Levante Hybrid is the company’s next model as it realigns its EV range. The car's been revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show this week and will go on UK sale in July when its price will be revealed. It uses an e-boosted version of the company’s 2.0 four-cylinder petrol engine with sophisticated recharging system and permanent 4x4 … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 April
Vauxhall has added new Griffin Edition models to its Corsa, Astra and Grandland X vehicle range. The new Corsa Griffin Edition, Astra Griffin Edition and Grandland X Griffin Edition are available to order now, with prices starting from £18,530 OTR for the Corsa Griffin Edition, £19,245 OTR for the Astra Griffin Edition and £25,765 OTR for the Grandland X … [Read more...]
Volkswagen ID.3 adds two newcomers to range
The Volkswagen ID.3 will be available from £28,370 in new Pure Performance guise. Two trims – entry-level City and design-focused Style – become available with the new powertrain, in addition to the Pro, Pro Performance and Pro S versions already on sale in the UK. The Pure Performance is differentiated by its lighter 45 kWh (net) battery, 150 PS power … [Read more...]
Scrappage soars in shutdowns and Ford Focus leads
Scrap Car Network data indicates that Brits disposed of a third more cars in 2020, with the humble Ford Focus leading the way with over 2535 of the model being scrapped. It says a record 37,000 cars were scrapped last year. Models of Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Peugeot all featured in top ten cars that drivers thought should hit the scrap heap. The … [Read more...]
MG Cyberster concept on show this month
If you thought MG was a boring brand, take a look at their concept for a future sports model, the Cyberster. Just days after revealing design renderings, MG has released the first official photographs of its Cyberster concept car, which will be making its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show 21-28 April. The Cyberster - developed by the team at the MG Advanced … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake
You can rightly expect exotic sports cars to turn heads, but when an estate car from a volume manufacturer manages to do that, you know the designers have created something very pleasing to the eyes. So it was full marks to the designers of the Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake which never failed on our test to turn heads with its … [Read more...]
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