The Kia EV4 Fastback Saloon arrives in the UK to take on cars like the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2. Prices from £40,895. Earlier this year, the Kia EV4 was revealed as Kia’s latest salvo in its EV quest, offered as an EV4 Hatch or EV4 Saloon. Kia put the EV4 Hatch on sale […]
Volvo EX90 and ES90 issues see Volvo take a £900 MILLION hit
Volvo is taking a £900 million non-cash impairment charge stemming from ongoing software issues and tariffs on the EX90 and ES90. Volvo was once one of the most bullish car makers when it comes to an EV future, but reality has started to bite for the Swedes, and they’re now backtracking by keeping ICE-based models, […]
New Electric Car Grant of up to £3,750 – but will it have ANY impact?
The government has announced a new electric car grant of up to £3,750 for EVs costing under £37,000. But will it have any impact? It’s been three years since the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) for electric cars was scrapped, and there have been endless calls for it to be reintroduced to boost sales of EVs […]
Electric Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake REVEALED with up to 471-mile range
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake with EQ Technology (the electric one) is revealed with a choice of two EV powertrains and up to 471 miles of range. Mercedes’ efforts to turn buyers on to EVs with its ‘EQ’ offerings haven’t exactly been an overwhelming success, so Mercedes announced the end of the ‘EQ’ standalone models with future […]
Skoda Enyaq Cargo – it’s an electric Skoda VAN
The Skoda Enyaq Cargo arrives as a van based on the electric Enyaq 85 or Enyaq 85x as Skoda’s first EV commercial offering. It’s perhaps surprising that Skoda, with a reputation for practicality, hasn’t really ventured into the ‘Van’ market (well, apart from a few special commissions). But following one of those special commissions for […]
Hyundai Ioniq 9 – Hyundai’s ANSWER to the Volvo EX90 – Prices and Specs announced
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 – Hyundai’s new 7-seat electric SUV – goes on sale in the UK with a choice of three powertrains and three trim levels. It’s been more than six months since the Hyundai Ioniq 9 was revealed as the sister car to the Kia EV9 and Korean competition for the Volvo EX90. […]
MG IM5 and MG IM6 ARRIVE to take on the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y
MG has revealed the IM5 saloon and IM6 SUV at Goodwood as MG goes more upmarket and aims to tackle the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y. A few weeks ago, when MG was teasing new arrivals for Goodwood, we speculated that the new reveal could be the MG IM6, a more upmarket electric […]
New Hyundai Ioniq 6 N BLASTS in to Goodwood with 641bhp
Two years on from the arrival of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at Goodwood, Hyundai returns to the Festival to reveal the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 N. It’s exactly two years – or as close as makes no difference – since Hyundai turned up at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with the Ioniq 5 N, […]
Kia EV5 OFFICIALLY revealed for the UK – Kia’s answer to EV SUVs like the Skoda Enyaq
The new electric Kia EV5 is revealed in UK/Euro spec, offering a single 214bhp powertrain and a range of up to 329 miles. It’s been more than two years since the Kia EV5 Concept put in an appearance, and only a few months less than that since the EV5 was officially revealed in production guise […]
New Porsche Cayenne ELECTRIC – Breaks records and tows stuff too [Video]
The upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric has set a new SUV record at Shelsley Walsh, and proved its towing prowess with Richard Hammond. Although it’s two years since Porsche confirmed an electric Cayenne was on the way, and a year since they declared it would arrive in 2025, we still don’t know exactly when Porsche will […]