The Hyundai Staria is revealed as Hyundai’s challenge to MPVs like the Kia PV5 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz with up to nine seats. Just before Christmas, we had a tease from Hyundai for a new EV debuting at the Brussels Motor Show, which Hyundai said would be its largest EV to date. It seemed highly […]
New Volvo EX60 will boast a 503-mile range – BEATING the Neue Klasse BMW iX3
The new electric Volvo EX60 – due to debut this month – will deliver a 503-mile range, beating the Neue Klasse BMW iX3. Volvo has all sorts of problems with its glitchy EX30 and EX90 models, so now, with the imminent arrival of the new EX60, an EV alternative to the best-selling XC60, it’s crucial […]
Volkswagen ID. Polo interior REVEALED ahead of a spring debut for VW’s Renault 5 E-Tech rival
The interior of the new Volkswagen ID. Polo is revealed ahead of an expected spring debut for VW’s new entry-level EV. It was back in 2023 when we got our first proper look at VW’s new entry-level EV with the reveal of the VW ID.2All Concept, expected to be followed in early 2026 by a […]
Alpine A390 takes aim at Porsche Macan EV, BMW iX3 and more with prices from £61,390
The new Alpine A390 is about to go on sale in the UK in GT, Premier Edition and GTS guises with prices from £61,390. The new Alpine A390 EV was revealed back in May as the production take on the Alpine A390_b Concept and aimed at competition like the Porsche Macan EV, BMW iX3 and […]
Renault EV Concept manages 626 ‘MOTORWAY’ miles on the Scenic E-Tech’s battery
The electric Renault Filante has managed to run for 626 miles on a single charge of the Scenic E-Tech’s battery at an average of 63mph. Car makers, and others, do like to perform range tests to show just how far they can go on a single tank of fuel or a single battery charge, with […]
Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance REVEALED – but unlikely for the UK
The Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance is revealed as a new range-topping model with more sporty looks and a bit more power. It’s more than three years since the Lexus RZ arrived as the posh Lexus take on the Toyota bZ4X, bringing with it as much space as the RX but in a car […]
Hyundai Staria ELECTRIC heading for a New Year debut to challenge the VW ID. Buzz?
Hyundai teases a new EV to debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January, which looks likely to be an electric Hyundai Staria MPV. Hyundai has delivered a decent range of EVs in the last few years, with models from the Hyundai Inster and Inster Cross to the Ioniq 9 and with more on the […]
Kia EV4 and PV5 Passenger the FIRST Kias to qualify for the Electric Car Grant
The Kia EV4 and PV5 Passenger are the first Kia models to qualify for the £1,500 Electric Car Grant. The Electric Car Grant has been with us for a while, although we still can’t see it making much difference to the price EV buyers pay, as most EV makers are discounting way beyond the value […]
EU Waters Down ICE ban for 2035 – the UK should go further
The European Union is to water down its ban on ICE cars from 2035, and is fixing the reduction of tailpipe emissions to 90%. The UK has a bonkers ban on new sales of ICE cars from 2030 – thanks to the Labour government changing it from 2035 implemented by the Conservatives – meaning we […]
Toyota C-HR+ EV going on SALE to challenge EVs like the Skoda Elroq
The electric Toyota C-HR+ goes on sale on 6 January with the option of two battery sizes and three trim levels. Prices from £34,495. Having dumped its ‘bZ’ badging for EVs, Toyota revealed the new C-HR+ back in October as it reverted to familiar badges for its EVs although, despite looking very much like the […]