Renault announces pricing for the new electric Renault 5 E-Tech which starts at £22,995, undercutting the Hyundai Inster by £500. We’re starting to see electric cars arriving at more affordable prices (although still out of the reach of most) with cars like the Dacia Spring starting at £14,995 and the Hyundai Inster at £23,495. Now, […]
Electric Jaguar XJ LEAKS out – five years on
The electric Jaguar XJ, planned as far back as 2018 but officially binned in 2021, has leaked out five years after it was presented to a select few. Jaguar had plans back in 2018 to build an electric Jaguar XJ to take on cars like the Tesla Model S, and the following year it showed […]
New Mercedes CLA won’t be just ELECTRIC- it’ll be available with ICE power too
The new Mercedes CLA will be the first car on the new MMA Platform for EVs, but Mercedes has decided to offer it with ICE power too. Mercedes-Benz has been busy developing a new MMA Platform for its entry-level ‘luxury’ cars, and it’ll appear first with the arrival of the new CLA, the production version […]
JLR give us a first look at the new ELECTRIC Jaguar 4-Door GT
As Jaguar ends sales of new cars in the UK, it reveals official ‘Spy’ photos of the first electric Jaguar – a 4-door GT. JLR has a bold plan to make Jaguar as successful as Land Rover, a plan which has seen Jaguar end sales of new cars in the UK until 2026 when everything […]
Cupra Tavascan and MG HS get 5 Stars from Euro NCAP – but Ford Tourneo Courier just 3 Stars
In the latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests, the new electric Cupra Tavascan scored the maximum five stars, as did the new MG HS. The latest November 2024 Euro NCAP safety test results are in, although some are for cars based on already existing models – like the Ford Capri and Mitsubishi ASX. But […]
Mazda CX-60 SUV gets a bit of an UPDATE for 2025
The Mazda CX-60 is getting a bit of an update for 2025 with interior changes and technical revisions. Goes on sale summer 2025. The Mazda CX-60 is often overlooked as an alternative to higher-end mid-size SUVs, but it’s a decent family SUV and a decent seller for Mazda, even if it deserves to sell better […]
New Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV – Hyundai’s take on the Kia EV9 – to DEBUT on 21 November
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 – an electric SUV sibling to Kia’s EV9 – will debut on 21 November at the Los Angeles Motor Show. It’s three years since the Hyundai Seven Concept was revealed at the Los Angeles Motor Show previewing a new, large electric SUV with distinctive styling and a ‘Lounge’ interior, at the same […]
New Porsche Taycan GTS REVEALED with up to 690bhp – costs from £117,500
Porsche completes the updates for the Taycan EV with the arrival of the new Porsche Tyacan GTS boasting an extra 100bhp. Despite the Porsche Tyacan seeming like a very new product, Porsche has been busy improving what the Taycan offers this year with a technical upgrade and small cosmetic tweaks back in February, as well […]
JLR has BURGEONING order books for the Range Rover Electric and Land Rover Defender Octa
As JLR reports its latest results it reveals that the order book for the Range Rover Electric has reached 48,000 and for the Defender Octa 2,900. JLR has been on a roll for a while, posting profitable results despite the ‘Jaguar’ bit of JLR delivering nothing. But by focussing on producing and delivering high-cost, high-margin […]
BYD Sealion 7 ARRIVES to take aim at the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and more
The BYD Sealion 7 arrives in the UK boasting three trim levels and three powertrain options and up to 522bhp and range of up to 312 miles. BYD has been busy rolling out its Ocaean Series of cars in the UK with models like the Seal and Dolphin and now we get a new BYD EV […]