We get behind the wheel of the Solterra mid-sized SUV – the first pure electric car from Subaru… The Subaru brand has a relatively low profile here in the UK. Elsewhere, in countries such as the US and Australia, the Japanese company’s cars are more appreciated and sell in much …
Read More »Ford brings ‘hands-free’ driving to UK motorways
Ford has become the first car manufacturer to gain approval for the use of “hands-off, eyes-on” advanced driver assistance technology in the UK. Mustang Mach-E drivers equipped with Ford’s new Level 2 BlueCruise system are now legally able to drive with their hands off the wheel. In a first of …
Read More »Luxury London hotel treat for electric car drivers
We put the Royal Lancaster’s ‘Plug In, Switch Off & Recharge’ package to the test… If you’re planning a trip to the capital and you drive an electric vehicle, there’s a new way to make your stay greener and more restful. The iconic Royal Lancaster London, which overlooks Hyde Park …
Read More »Toyota bZ4X review
It’s fair to say that Toyota is a little late to the EV party. Despite the fact that it was a hybrid technology pioneer 25 years ago with the Prius, it’s taken until 2022 for the Japanese giant to launch its first pure electric car in Europe. So, I guess …
Read More »Hyundai Ioniq 5 review
We road test the award-winning electric vehicle that instantly dates just about every other car on the road… It’s difficult to know where to start with a car like the acclaimed Hyundai Ioniq 5. Already the winner of various Car of the Year titles, this futuristically styled EV features state-of-the-art …
Read More »Kia EV6 crowned Car of the Year
The game-changing Kia EV6 has been named Europe’s top car at a ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland. Already widely acclaimed, the electric vehicle beat seven other cars that had made it to the final round of the contest. The 61-member jury, made up of automotive journalists from 23 countries, voted as …
Read More »Volkswagen ID.4 review
Is VW’s new electric car right for your family? We find out… Futuristically designed inside and out, the ID.4 is Volkswagen’s first 100% electric SUV. Winner of the prestigious World Car of the Year 2021 award, this distinctive family-sized EV features a small driver’s digital instrument cluster and a larger …
Read More »EVs dominate European Car of the Year shortlist
The shortlist of seven for Europe’s prestigious Car of the Year 2022 award has been announced – and only one of the vehicles is not pure electric. The final group has been whittled down from 38 eligible candidates. Second-stage voting takes place in the new year, with the winning car …
Read More »Kia EV6 review
We test the all-new Kia EV6 – an electric car that’s more than just eye candy Kia has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to electrification – from the EV version of the quirky Soul in 2015 to the game-changing e-Niro of 2018, plus hybrids along the …
Read More »Volvo C40 Recharge review
Volvo is doing its bit to save the planet, and it has an ambitious plan for a zero emissions future. By 2025, 50% of its global sales will consist of fully electric cars. By 2030, it aims to sell only EVs before turning “climate neutral” 10 years later. The Swedish …
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