Toyota to trial solar batteries on electrified cars
Toyota to trial solar batteries on electrified cars
Manufacturer announces joint project with Sharp and NEDO to assess potential of solar battery technology
5 Jul 2019
Shell installs first 150kW charger at UK forecourt
Shell installs first 150kW charger at UK forecourt
Energy company claims 150kW rapid charger at service station in Battersea is the first on a UK forecourt
4 Jul 2019
New DS 3 Crossback E-Tense 2019: specs, prices and on-sale date
New DS 3 Crossback E-Tense 2019: specs, prices and on-sale date
Reservations for the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense open ahead of sales starting later this year
3 Jul 2019
95% of electric car drivers happy to ‘smart charge’
95% of electric car drivers happy to ‘smart charge’
Consumer behaviour and uptake study shows most drivers are happy to use smart charging technology to avoid peak tariffs
3 Jul 2019
New Toyota Prius 2019: facelifted hybrid gets optional four-wheel drive
New Toyota Prius 2019: facelifted hybrid gets optional four-wheel drive
An updated version of the Toyota Prius is on sale in the UK, including with an all-wheel-drive version
27 Jun 2019
Scottish Government invests £20m in electric vehicles
Scottish Government invests £20m in electric vehicles
£20.6 million pledged to encourage uptake of electric vehicles and fund hundreds of new charging points
26 Jun 2019
BMW electric-car plans two years ahead of schedule
BMW electric-car plans two years ahead of schedule
Electrification of BMW’s line-up brought forward by two years as company revises previous target
25 Jun 2019
BMW Vision M NEXT concept revealed
BMW Vision M NEXT concept revealed
New Vision M NEXT plug-in hybrid concept previews next-generation BMW i8 sports car
25 Jun 2019
Jaguar I-Pace recall announced
Jaguar I-Pace recall announced
Voluntary recall notice issued for the Jaguar I-Pace due to a potential brake problem
11 Jun 2019
Jaguar Land Rover and BMW announce joint electric car plans
Jaguar Land Rover and BMW announce joint electric car plans
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover will co-develop electric car powertrains in order to keep costs down
5 Jun 2019
Kia Niro recall: hybrid and PHEV models recalled over electrical issue
Kia Niro recall: hybrid and PHEV models recalled over electrical issue
Over 5,000 examples of the Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid have been recalled in the UK
31 May 2019
28,000 new public chargers needed by 2030, says study
28,000 new public chargers needed by 2030, says study
Tens of thousands of new charging points needed, says Deloitte, estimating up to seven million electric cars in UK in 10 years
24 May 2019
Electric Audi sports car to replace TT
Electric Audi sports car to replace TT
Replacement for the Audi TT sports car will be an electric vehicle, says chairman
24 May 2019
Citroen 19_19 Concept marks brand’s 100th birthday
Citroen 19_19 Concept marks brand’s 100th birthday
Fully electric Citroen 19_19 Concept showcases future technology as company celebrates centenary
13 May 2019
Piech Mark Zero electric sports car concept revealed
Piech Mark Zero electric sports car concept revealed
Swiss firm Piech reveals Mark Zero electric sports car at Geneva, claiming over 300 miles of range
9 May 2019
Industry calls for government help with rapid-charging infrastructure
Industry calls for government help with rapid-charging infrastructure
Firms including BP and National Grid make joint call for government help build UK rapid-charging network
9 May 2019
Toyota Camry Hybrid review
Toyota Camry Hybrid review
The Toyota Camry is coming back to Europe after a 15-year hiatus. We’ve driven the hybrid saloon ahead of its return
2 May 2019
EV charging stations: best and worst UK cities for charging your car
EV charging stations: best and worst UK cities for charging your car
Research by Tonik Energy reveals the best and worst places to find EV charging stations in the UK
29 Apr 2019
Rivian investment: Ford announces £386 million deal
Rivian investment: Ford announces £386 million deal
Ford investment follows Amazon-led, £546 million cash injection; first all-electric Ford could follow
24 Apr 2019
Micro Electric ‘me’ electric quadricycles launched
Micro Electric ‘me’ electric quadricycles launched
London-based Micro Electric unveils range of electric quadricycles designed for city driving
23 Apr 2019
New survey says 75-mile range ‘sufficient’ for most electric car buyers
New survey says 75-mile range ‘sufficient’ for most electric car buyers
Study of US consumers by MINI reveals nearly three-quarters think 75 miles of electric range is enough for daily use
23 Apr 2019
Kia Habaniro Concept previews next e-Niro
Kia Habaniro Concept previews next e-Niro
Revealed at the New York Motor Show, the Kia Habaniro previews a new e-Niro due in 2021
17 Apr 2019
Jaguar I-Pace crowned World Car of the Year 2019
Jaguar I-Pace crowned World Car of the Year 2019
Electric Jaguar I-Pace wins 2019 World Car of the Year award at New York Motor Show
17 Apr 2019
Hybrid cars dominate 2019 Driver Power survey
Hybrid cars dominate 2019 Driver Power survey
Toyota Prius named best car to own by Auto Express readers, as hybrid cars dominate top 10
17 Apr 2019
Toyota C-HR EV revealed for Chinese market
Toyota C-HR EV revealed for Chinese market
The first fully electric Toyota has been revealed, but the C-HR EV will only be sold in China
16 Apr 2019
Karma GT Pininfarina revealed at Shanghai Motor Show
Karma GT Pininfarina revealed at Shanghai Motor Show
Pininfarina SpA redesigns next-generation Karma Revero to create range-extender GT coupe
16 Apr 2019
Renault City K-ZE revealed for Chinese market
Renault City K-ZE revealed for Chinese market
Renault City K-ZE crossover to go on sale in China in 2019, with possible European debut in 2021
16 Apr 2019
New Audi AI:ME concept revealed at Shanghai Motor Show
New Audi AI:ME concept revealed at Shanghai Motor Show
The new Audi AI:ME concept has been revealed in Shanghai, previewing future autonomous driving technology
15 Apr 2019
$35k Tesla Model 3 Standard Range pulled from sale online
$35k Tesla Model 3 Standard Range pulled from sale online
After a matter of weeks on sale, the much-lauded $35,000 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range will no longer be offered online
12 Apr 2019
New high-density electric-car battery could break 600-mile range barrier
New high-density electric-car battery could break 600-mile range barrier
German company developing high-density battery that could give 600 miles of range
4 Apr 2019
New Ford Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid announced
New Ford Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid announced
Plug-in hybrid version of the Ford Tourneo Custom ‘people mover’ to offer 31 miles of electric range
2 Apr 2019
Electric Ford Mustang revealed by Charge Automotive
Electric Ford Mustang revealed by Charge Automotive
Charge Automotive has unveiled a limited-edition electric Ford Mustang classic with a 200-mile range
1 Apr 2019
Hyundai Group to launch new electric-car platform by 2021
Hyundai Group to launch new electric-car platform by 2021
Parent company of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis Motor will launch a new platform for electric cars in the next two years
29 Mar 2019
New Kia Soul EV review
New Kia Soul EV review
The Kia Soul EV follows in the footsteps of the brilliant e-Niro, and delivers almost as much in a cheaper package
28 Mar 2019
SEAT to lead Volkswagen Group small electric car project
SEAT to lead Volkswagen Group small electric car project
SEAT will use the Volkswagen Group MEB platform technology to build sub-£17,000 small electric cars for 2023
27 Mar 2019
Renault vehicle-to-grid charging pilot scheme announced
Renault vehicle-to-grid charging pilot scheme announced
Renault Group announces trial of vehicle-to-grid technology across Europe
21 Mar 2019