UK used car market holds steady in 2019
The UK’s used car market remained steady during 2019 with a total of 7,935,105 sales made during the year.
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Geneva Motor Show 2020 Preview
Somehow it’s already close to Geneva Motor Show time, and with it another year of one of the world’s best car events packed with new vehicles and cutting-edge technology.
Audi Sport ‘will have the right answer for every market’ despite 2035 UK petrol and diesel ban
Audi Sport says the firm will remain committed to combustion engines and hybrids, despite the UK’s recent announcement that the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles will be banned by 2035.
One in 10 plan to opt for EV as their next car
A growing number of people are thinking of making the switch from a combustion-engined car into an electric vehicle, according to new data.
Arrival: Everything you need to know about the latest electric vehicle start-up
Who or what is Arrival? The technology company feels slightly shrouded in mystery; it’s blasted on to the scene and has acquired key investments from companies such as Hyundai, Kia and most recently UPS, which has ordered 10,000 delivery vans from the firm.
Can I get a used electric car for under £10,000?
If you’re wanting a slice of the electric car action, then it can often be an expensive prospect. Though the price of new electric cars is starting to fall, you’ll still be looking at spending tens of thousands of pounds upfront – or a fair amount per month – if you want to get behind the wheel of one.
UK’s top electric car hotspots revealed
The top UK towns and cities where electric car demand has increased quicker than anywhere else in the country have been revealed.
Oxford unveils final proposal for zero-emissions zone
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have issued their final draft proposals for a Zero Emissions Zone for the city’s centre.
BMW adds hybrid power to X2 range
BMW has bolstered its X2 range with the addition of a new hybrid variant.
NAWA Racer e-bike concept revealed at CES
NAWA Technologies has revealed its next-generation Racer e-bike concept at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
The car manufacturers that won big in 2019
The past few years have been difficult for the UK car industry, which has now seen a decline for three years in a row.
Road Test of the Year 2019: Tesla Model 3
Few cars as crucial to a car company’s success as the Model 3 is to Tesla’s. Elon Musk’s full-bore assault on the automotive world has been aggressive and persistent, but it has drained cash from the firm like a shotgun hole to an oil sump.
Smart confirms EQ ForTwo and EQ ForFour prices
Smart has confirmed pricing for its upcoming all-electric EQ ForTwo and ForFour models ahead of sales commencing in January.
New Peugeot 2008 specs and prices revealed
Peugeot has announced pricing and specifications for its new 2008 and e-2008 SUVs.
Kia adds new high-specification trim to e-Niro range
Kia has added a new high-specification trim level to its all-electric e-Niro car.
New Lotus Evija put through development stages
Pictures of the new Lotus Evija being put through development testing have today been released, giving us a closer look at the firm’s upcoming all-electric supercar.
Front-drive option added to Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid range
Vauxhall has introduced a new front-wheel-drive variant of its Grandland X Hybrid to give buyers a more attainable entry into the range.
First Drive: Vauxhall’s Corsa arrives to shake up the segment
What is it? The Vauxhall Corsa is a household name and has, throughout the years, come to represent frugal and value-for-money motoring at its most effective. Now, there’s a fifth-generation Corsa, and it’s the first all-new Vauxhall since PSA Group took ownership of the company.
SUVs outselling electric vehicles 37 to 1
The push towards reducing vehicle emissions is being hampered by the rising popularity of SUVs which are now outselling electric cars by 37 to 1, according to new research.
Nissan transforms Leaf into Christmas tree powered by regenerative energy
Nissan has kicked off its festive celebrations by creating a one-off version of its Leaf electric car covered in lights powered by its own regenerative energy.
Jaguar announces range-boosting upgrade for I-Pace customers
Jaguar has announced that it will be giving its I-Pace customers a complimentary upgrade for the all-electric model.
Ford Mustang Mach-e registrations ‘slightly ahead’ of expectations
Registrations for the upcoming Ford Mustang Mach-e are ‘slightly ahead’ of expectations, a Ford spokesperson has said today.
Electric cars come out on top in latest Euro NCAP testing
Electric vehicles from Porsche and Tesla both achieved a full five-stars in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety testing.
Used electric car prices charge ahead as demand increases
The demand for second-hand electric car has hit a new high, research has revealed.
Five interesting features on the new Polestar 1
If you’ve never heard of Polestar before, let’s bring you quickly up to speed.
Reservations for Honda e begin as paint colour options revealed
Reservations for the highly anticipated Honda e are now open, with prospective owners able to claim ‘priority status’ to order the all-electric supermini when it goes on sale later this year.
Skoda bolsters range of bicycles
Skoda has added a selection of new bicycles to its range of bikes, bringing its current line-up to an impressive 16 models.
Full speed ahead as number of electric cars in north-east rises 30%
The number of electric cars in use around the north-east has grown in the past year.
Watch Airbus’ flying taxi take off for the first time
Vahana, the autonomous passenger drone project from Airbus, has released footage from its first test flight that took place in the US last month.
Oxford is planning to become a zero-emission city
Oxford City and County Councils will ban petrol and diesel vehicles from the city centre under new measures designed to dramatically decrease the city’s carbon emissions.