Lexus has always been the quiet executive car brand and reaches a new level of refinement with its UX 300e pure battery version of the existing hybrid SUV. Some 15 years experience building hybrid cars were brought to bear when it created the UX 300e and it lacks nothing its stablemates have but adds 2020s propulsion, safety and communications … [Read more...]
Orders open for ID.Buzz Cargo
Order books for the new all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo are officially open with prices from £38,125 or just £479 per month. Customers can choose between two trim levels that offer business-ready practicality, advanced connectivity, and driver assistance systems: Commerce and Commerce Plus, both fitted with a 77kWh lithium-ion battery and electric motor … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi e-tron GT
Audi is on a charge into the pure-electric luxury car sector. For almost a decade it has dabbled in the EV market with plug in hybrid models of existing series but the dedicated pure battery e-tron series clearly shows its future intent. The e-tron programme is part of the parent Volkswagen Group’s technology being applied to its sporting Porsche brand … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Volkswagen ID.4 77kWh 204ps
Some may think Volkswagen has been late to the ev-party being enjoyed by rivals, but its distinctive ID.4 is undoubtedly one of the best and a head-turner. VW has dabbled with small electric versions of its cars beginning with the Up! and its Golf-sized ID.3 hatchback is sold exclusively across Europe, but the larger ID.4 is a global car which will have the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia EV6 GT Line S 77.4kWh AWD
It’s official, Kia’s new generation pure-electric EV6 is the top-performing Car of the Year 2022. Earlier this month it beat 60 other new cars, electric and with internal combustion engines, to the coveted CoTY award judged by 59 motoring journalists from 22 European countries. It is the first Kia to win the internationally acclaimed award and set a very … [Read more...]
Genesis Flexibility subscription programme begins
Genesis Flexibility is a new dedicated subscription service from the executive car brand. It is a common-sense subscription plan providing peace of mind, short term flexibility and a luxury experience at every step. Starting from £599 a month with a minimum six-month term, Genesis Flexibility is an 18-months contract and covers the G70 and G80 saloons, … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Nissan LEAF e+ Tekna ProPilot 62kWh
How a car holds onto its popularity and value is a good indicator of its real worth, as in the case of the Nissan LEAF. The world’s first mass market all-electric family car was introduced in 2010 and for the UK and Europe it’s built in Sunderland where about 200,000 have been made in a decade and it's won seven used car awards in three … [Read more...]
Car making in UK still sluggish
UK car production fell -41.5% in September, the third consecutive month of decline, with 67,169 cars manufactured – the worst performing September since 1982 - according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Output continues to be hampered by the production stoppages caused by the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors as well as the loss … [Read more...]
Range Rover will go all electric in 2024
A pure electric Range Rover will appear in 2024 as Land Rover embraces new Reimagine strategy with an all-electric powertrain for its original luxury SUV. The latest version of the premium SUV has been unveiled with 530PS Twin Turbo V8 petrol engine, with Dynamic Launch enabling 0-60mph in as little as 4.4s and 510PS and 440PS plug-in hybrids deliver … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 September
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will tomorrow unveil its detailed plans for a pure electric model before the end of this decade. The company has already said what priorities it will use to launch the model when it is right for their customers and the recharging infrastructure exists to support the car, after showing a concept several months ago. Welsh … [Read more...]
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