The Jaguar I-Pace is getting a software update adding a bit more range, better regenerative braking and more. But it’ll mean a visit to a Jaguar dealer. It’s just a week since Jaguar announced SOTA (software-over-the-air) updates are now standard across its range, although existing compatible models will need a visit to a Jaguar dealer […]
Nissan LEAF decked out as a Christmas Tree highlights the power of regenerative energy
Nissan highlights the power of regenerative energy in electric cars by decking out a Nissan LEAF as a Christmas Tree, lit by regenerated energy. Everyone tells you that driving an electric car is just like driving an ICE car, but with a very quiet cabin and instant torque when you shove down with your right […]
New Mercedes GLA REVEALED in design sketch ahead of debut
The new Mercedes GLA, due to be revealed on Wednesday, is revealed ahead of the debut in a new design sketch from Mercedes showing the new GLA’s SUV credentials. Despite the fact that the new Mercedes GLA – yest another ‘A-Class Mercedes – won’t get a public debut until the Geneva Motor Show in March […]
New Nissan Qashqai to get Range Extender e-Power and Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid options
The next generation Nissan Qashqai, expected to arrive later next year, will come with two AFV powertrains, but there won’t be an electric Qashqai. Nissan are a little beleaguered at the moment and struggling make the sort of sales in the UK and Europe they are used to. So the arrival of a new Nissan […]
Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge owes its range to TESLA
The new electric Volvo XC40 Recharge owes its range to TESLA, as the Model 3’s arrival convinced Volvo they needed to opt for a larger battery pack for the XC40. Logically, battery packs in electric cars should only need to be large enough to deliver the average daily driving range – plus a bit of […]
2020 Mercedes GLA teased AGAIN ahead of a debut next week
The 2020 Mercedes GLA will be revealed next week, ahead of which Mercedes are back with another tease to show us the new GLA is roomy and versatile. Is the Mercedes GLA an SUV? Well, in its current form, it’s much more of a high-riding hatch than an SUV, even if Mercedes like to consider […]
Tesla Model X and Porsche Taycan score five ‘ELECTRIC’ Euro NCAP stars
In the latest round of Euro NCAP testing, two high-profile and high-cost electric cars – the Tesla Model X and Porsche Taycan – secured five impressive stars. Are electric cars safe? Yes, of course they are, even if ‘electric cars are dangerous‘ is one of the top ten myths commonly cited when drivers are asked […]
Volkswagen Touareg SUV range DOUBLES in size in the UK
Volkswagen is doubling the size of the Touareg SUV range in the UK, with new SE, SEL Tech and Black Edition models adding to the current range. It’s 18 months since the current Volkswagen Touareg SUV went on sale after a major overhaul, since when VW has been busy expending the Touareg offerings to cover […]
Aston Martin DB5, V8 Vantage and DBS Superleggera star in new James Bond trailer
A new trailer for the next James Bond outing – No Time To Die- features a trio of Aston Martins- the Aston Martin DB5, V8 Vantage and DBS Superleggera. It was originally a very poor second choice to put Sean Connery’s James Bond in to an Aston Martin, but 55 years later James Bond wouldn’t […]
UK Electric car sales UP THREE-FOLD in November
New car registrations in the UK fell by 1.3 per cent in November, but sales of electric cars rose three-fold with a three per cent market share. We’ve got rather used to new car sales/registrations in the UK falling every month which, with the political uncertainty weighing heavily on people’s minds since the Brexit referendum, […]