Citroen reveals a new entry-level model for the C3 range – the Citroen C3 YOU! – to try and fill the space left by the demise of the C1. As we move in to a future where you’ll have to drive an electric car, the cost of all EVs is a barrier to purchase thanks […]
Nissan reveals prototype production facilities for SOLID-STATE Batteries
Nissan reveals a new prototype production facility for solid-state batteries as it heads towards production by 2028. We’ve been following the development of solid-state batteries for Evs for more than a decade, ever since Toyota revealed their work to make solid-state batteries a viable reality for powering electric cars (and anything else with a battery). […]
Electric Smart #1 SUV REVEALED as the Mercedes-Geely Smart project launches
The reinvention of Smart under the ownership of Mercedes and Geely begins with the reveal of the 264bhp electric Smart #1. Smart may have been around as a maker of small, quirky cars for nearly 30 years, first as a Swatch with wheels part-owned by Mercedes, and latterly as a fully Mercedes-owned punt at convincing […]
Electric Kia EV6 goes further with Beethoven’s 9th
Kia has been testing the impact of music on electric car range, and has discovered the most frugal music to listen to is Beethoven’s 9th. There’s no doubt that the range electric cars can manage on a single charge has improved massively in recent years, with the ‘nor’ quickly becoming around 300 miles. Although that’s […]
Volvo’s latest OTA software update now includes the latest XC90, S60 and V60 models
Volvo’s latest over the air updates (OTA) rolls out to almost 200,000 cars worldwide and includes the latest versions of the XC90, S60 and V60. We all know that cars are becoming more like computers on wheels, with connectivity the major play and software the key, not only to keeping OS up to date but […]
Entry-level Mercedes-AMG SL 43 ARRIVES – with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine
Mercedes extends the new AMG SL range with the arrival of the AMG SL 43, complete with a 2.0-litre four-pot engine and electric exhaust gas turbo. The Mercedes SL always was the pinnacle of Mercedes, with the rock-solid build quality, big V8 engine (well, you could have a six if you really wanted to) and […]
Vauxhall Mokka and Corsa get a simplified range and price cuts
Vauxhall has simplified the Mokka and Corsa ranges by cutting trim options to Design, GS Line, and Ultimate and cutting prices. Back in February, Vauxhall announced that it was simplifying the model range for the Grandland, Crossland and Insignia, offering just three trim levels – Design, GS Line, and Ultimate – and cutting prices too. […]
New Electric Lexus RZ450e OFFICIAL reveal due on 20 April
The new electric Lexus RZ450e – the first proper Lexus EV – will debut on 20 April as the Lexus take on the new Toyota bZ4X. It seems a bit odd that Lexus feels it necessary to have an official debut of the new Lexus RZ450e as they’ve already shared images and we know, pretty […]
Polestar EVs to join Tesla EVs at Hertz with 65k Polestars added to Hertz’ fleet
Hertz plans to add 65,000 new VEs to its fleet in a deal with Volvo and Geely-owned Polestar, adding to the 100k Tesla fleet. As Volvo and Geely seek to establish Polestar as the premium EV brand, there are big ambitions, not least a massive increase in production, but also a Spac listing valuing the […]
UK New Car Registrations DOWN by 14.3% in March – Tesla takes top TWO spots
New car registrations in the UK fell in March (2022) by 14.3 per cent, with the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 the best sellers. There will come a point where demand for new cars is met by production volumes, but that still seems a way off as shortages – especially of ‘Chips’ – […]