We road test the stylish new four-door version of the pure electric Citroen e-C4… The “affordable” end of the EV market is becoming extremely competitive – and Citroen is up for the fight. Starting with the bargain basement Ami city runabout, through to the e-C4 hatchback, and up to the …
Read More »School runs are smiles cheaper for EV drivers
Families owning electric vehicles can complete up to two full weeks of school runs on a single charge, according to new research by Citroen UK. Ahead of schools returning in September, 2,000 parents were surveyed and the average school run is 10.4 miles (5.2 miles each way). With a WLTP-certified …
Read More »Citroen C5 X review
We road test the distinctive new Citroen C5 X – a big car with an identity crisis? The all-new C5 X marks Citroen’s return to the ‘D-segment’ – automotive industry speak for the size of vehicle next up from the ‘C-segment’ (eg VW Golf, Ford Focus). An intriguing mix of …
Read More »Citroën Ami voted ‘Best for Eco City Travel’
The cute Citroën Ami 100% electric mobility solution has been honoured in the Marie Claire Sustainability Awards 2022. Technically a quadricycle, the two-seater is 100% recyclable, while 85% of its battery pack can be recycled and reused. Priced from £7,695 and launching in the UK this summer, it produces zero …
Read More »Best beaches for electric car drivers
England’s Top 10 beaches for drivers to visit in an EV this summer have been revealed in a new study by Citroën UK. Roker and Seaburn Beaches on the North East coast are the most EV-friendly location for drivers looking for a seaside getaway. To rank the top 10 beaches …
Read More »Green light for the cute Citroen Ami
Citroen has confirmed that its fully electric Ami city car will launch in the UK next year. More than 12,000 UK customers have already registered their interest in this cute EV which has a range of 46 miles and a top speed of 28mph. With a length of only 2.41m …
Read More »Third of cars damaged by potholes – new study
Potholes have caused damage to nearly a third of cars in Britain, according to new research by Citroen UK. In a study of 2,000 UK drivers, 32% said their car had been damaged after hitting a pothole and the average repair cost was £141.95. Worse still – 11% of the …
Read More »Citroen e-C4 review
Citroen is hedging its bets with the all-new C4 – a distinctive family car that’s a cross between a hatchback and a crossover. Not only is it available with conventional petrol and diesel engines, but there’s also a pure electric version. Badged the e-C4, it has a useful 217-mile range …
Read More »Citroën: a century of innovation
Iconic French car brand Citroën is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year – a rollercoaster of a century on the road. Founded by André Citroën in 1919, the company has had its fair share of highs and lows (including more than one rescue in its lifetime), but few companies can …
Read More »Revealed: the UK’s huge network of speed bumps
The UK is now home to more than 42,000 individual speed bumps – an increase of 5% in the last three years, according to an exclusive Citroen investigation into traffic calming coverage. The study shows speed bumps now provide safety benefits to more than 14,000 roads, stretching across an estimated …
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