Following the arrival of the new BMW 5 Series with both hybrid and electric options, we now get the plug-in hybrid versions of the new 5 Series. It’s four months since the new BMW 5 Series was revealed but, apart from the new electric BMW i5, the only powertrain option on offer (in the UK) […]
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Nissan will sell ONLY electric cars in the UK by 2030 – despite the 2035 ICE ban
Nissan has announced it will sell only electric cars by 2030, despite the ICE ban in the UK now happening in 2035. Tesla may now be considered the car company which made EVs a mainstream possibility, but in reality the field was lead by Nissan with the LEAF, although that lead has been squandered until […]
New Mercedes-AMG GLC63 and GLC43 ARRIVE in Coupe guise
The new Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe models arrive to offer the same performance as the regular SUV models, but with less practicality. Back in March, Mercedes revealed the new Mercedes GLC Coupe, followed in July by the performance AMG versions of the regular GLC SUV. Now it’s time to combine the two and complete the new […]
Nissan Concept 20-23 is a bonkers, be-winged electric Hot Hatch Concept
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is revealed as an electric 20th-anniversary celebration of Nissan Design Europe in London. It’s a bit bonkers. We do know that Nissan is planning a Miccra EV based on the same underpinnings as the upcoming Renault 5 EV after a bit of a tease last year. And looking at the latest […]
New Lexus EV Concept TEASED as a look at Lexus’s ‘next-generation’ electric cars
Lexus teases a ‘next generation’ electric car promising a revolution in design and performance, due to debut in October in Japan. We recently had news from Toyota of a big step-change coming for their EV powertrains, so it’s no surprise that Lexus is about to reveal a new EV concept which promises to demonstrate where […]
Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback UPGRADED with improved performance and range
The Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback have been upgraded with three improved powertrains, improved efficiency and greater range. It’s a bit over two years since Audi’s Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback arrived as Audi’s take on the VW ID.4 and ID.5, since when Audi has added a 4WD option. And now it’s […]
Electric Peugeot e308 now on sale to challenge the VW ID.3 – costs from £40k
The new electric Peugeot e308 finally goes on sale in the UK, with prices starting at £40,050 and an initial choice of three trim levels. The new electric Peugeot e308 has been a long time coming, with our first look in January 2022 of both the e308 Hatch and Estate and a more fulsome reveal […]
New Audi Q8 and SQ8 prices announced – costs from £75,500 to £116,795
The recently revealed facelifted Audi Q8 and SQ8 goes on sale in the UK in October, with prices starting at £75,500, rising to £116,750. Earlier this month, Audi revealed a facelift for its range-topping Q8 and SQ8 models, although the updates were fairly modest. With the same engine options as the pre-facelift Q8, with a […]
2030 ban on ICE cars DROPPED – moved to 2035
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars will be pushed back to 2035. It was always bonkers to announce a ban on petrol and diesel cars for 2030 in 2020, allowing just a decade for infrastructure to meet demand and make EVs affordable for ordinary motorists. So, […]
David Brown electric Mini eMastered costs MORE than a Porsche Taycan Turbo S
David Brown Automotive turns their restomod Mini in to the electric Mini eMastered with 98bhp and a £150k price tag. It’s six years since David Brown Automotive revealed the Mini Remastered, a restomod of the original Mini with an eye-watering price tag of more than £50k. It was a lovely little thing – as you’d […]