A new online tool which could transform the way electric vehicle owners plan their staycations has been launched. The EV Holiday Hotspot Index, developed by the UK’s leading EV charging provider, GRIDSERVE, will help electric car driving travellers looking to visit UK tourist attractions this year. With just one in …
Read More »New Lexus UX 300e launch event: A Japanese-Scottish EV fusion
Opt for a Lexus and you’re buying into a lifestyle – not just the premium brand’s reputation for comfort, reliability, build quality and top customer service. The launch event for the updated version of the all-electric UX 300e was a chance to drive the car in around Edinburgh, but also …
Read More »Game-changing Dacia Spring EV coming to the UK
Dacia has confirmed that Europe’s most affordable new electric car will be launched in the UK in 2024. The Dacia Spring could be a game-changer because it’s currently sold in France from just €20,800 (£17,773) before up to €5,000 in government grants are deducted. The UK will launch an all-new …
Read More »Six quick checks to help you avoid a breakdown this summer
With the summer holidays around the corner, thousands of cars will get dusted off to tackle long journeys on potentially congested roads in hot weather. Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has a selection of simple tips to minimise the risk of breaking down during a trip. Six …
Read More »Volkswagen ID.5 review
We get behind the wheel of the VW ID.5 – the “style-focused coupe-SUV” version of the ID.4… Apart from that sexy roofline, the ID.5 is basically the same car as the ID.4 crossover, which is no bad thing. The latter is, after all, a very tidy family EV. The ID.5 …
Read More »Holiday drivers urged to their check cars
An estimated 17.6 million Brits are going on summer holiday by car this year, according to new research, but one in seven drivers won’t make any checks before setting off. The analysis from Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, also reveals that drivers will cover an …
Read More »The Italian Job: Kia EV6 GT finishes 1000 Miglia Green in style
The Kia EV6 GT has completed the 1000 Miglia Green 2023, dubbed the “most beautiful race in the world”. Finishing as the highest-ranking performance electric vehicle entered and sixth overall, the 1000 Miglia is a true test of endurance for both car, driver and navigator, requiring performance, precision and skill …
Read More »Getting up to speed with Genesis
We discover the latest Genesis model updates – and take the GV60 and Electrified GV70 on some unusual manoeuvres… Time flies. It’s just two years since Genesis (Hyundai’s upmarket brand) launched in the UK and Europe. Already, eight models have been launched – three of which are electric. I was …
Read More »First sustainable fuel for classic vehicles launched
The UK’s first publicly available sustainable petrol designed specifically for classic vehicles has gone on sale. The Sustain Classic range will allow motorists to fuel their vintage vehicles with plant-based petrol, without any modifications to their engines, with three types of fuel initially available. Developed by fuel specialist Coryton, the …
Read More »Nissan’s Sunderland plant produces 11 millionth car
The team at Nissan Sunderland Plant are celebrating building their 11 millionth vehicle since production started in 1986. The milestone means that, on average, a new car has rolled off the line every two minutes, every hour of every day, for 37 years. The 11 millionth car was a Blade …
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