As the World Cup kicks off this week, David Miles looks at the rise of one of its major supporters and a global player among the car makers- Kia. Brand awareness through sponsorship is vital in these days of a very competitive and sometimes struggling new car market with diesel emissions and uncertainty over Brexit the latest issues to unsettle … [Read more...]
Technical jobs available for EV powertrain systems
Figures from the SMMT show that the UK saw a 34.8% increase in electric and hybrid vehicle registrations in 2017. Aimed at meeting demand for technicians skilled in the assistance of Electric, Hybrid and PHEV vehicles at the roadside, Allianz Worldwide Partners, in partnership with the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI), is setting a new industry standard … [Read more...]
Kia Niro PHEV joins Optima Sportwagen PHEV
Kia is adding a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Niro crossover to the parallel hybrid models launched in 2016. The PHEV is priced at £27,995 on the road after taking into consideration the Government plug-in car grant of £2,500 and it’s the world’s first compact crossover hybrid and capable of returning 217.3mpg using the intelligent energy … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Toyota Prius PHEV
A week-long road test in the new Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) created two notable firsts for me, says David Miles. It was the first road test production car I have tested with a solar roof and it was the first test car to return over 100mpg for a full week of motoring. The sales success of PHEVs have created the driving force for increased demand … [Read more...]
New Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel & PHEV arrive
Britain’s best-selling plug-in hybrid has recharged its specification for 2017. While improving on the hybrid hardware which is probably the most sophisticated and civilised set up you’ll encounter in the EV sector, it has also delivered a new dynamic package under the diesel version as well. From its first appearance as a concept at the turn of the … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Kia Optima PHEV saloon
Time is running out if you want to save yourself from a little known tax and benefits hike with 'green cars', says David Miles With significant tax changes due for all new cars bought from 1 April next year, both in terms of VED road tax and Benefit-in-Kind company car tax, sales of alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) in the UK will only continue to … [Read more...]
EV car sales are on a charge
Motorists in the UK are buying more electric vehicles than ever with latest figures confirming continual quarterly rises in plug-in car uptake. Since records began in 2011, volumes of electric car registrations have risen steeply as motorists realise the benefits of owning an electric vehicle, which include low running costs, tax savings and a fun … [Read more...]
Outlander sparks fly with hefty cut
Mitsubishi has effectively slashed the price of its Outlander PHEV by £2,500. Calling it a finance deposit contribution with 0% APR, the offer is available on cars registered between before 28 September. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is exempt from road tax and qualifies for the Government’s £2,500 plug-in car grant and company car drivers can reap the … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi will honour EV orders after subsidy deadline
Mitsubishi Motors has distanced itself from news that some manufacturers are cancelling customer orders for plug-in vehicles because demand is significantly rising ahead of changes to the Government Plug-in Car Grant. The announcement that the plug-in car grant will reduce from £5000 to £2,500 for plug-in hybrid vehicles bought after 1 March, 2016 has … [Read more...]
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