Natalie Middleton
DS 4 premium hatch to include plug-in hybrid
DS Automobiles is to launch a C-segment hatch in 2021, going up against premium sector rivals such as the Audi A3 and including a plug-in hybrid version.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV to debut in UK with £50,595 price tag
Toyota’s latest Highlander Hybrid SUV is to make its debut in the UK from early 2021, priced from £50,595.
Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid pricing and specs revealed
Toyota’s first-ever plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4 is to launch imminently, priced from £47,395 on the road.
Cupra opens UK dealer network
SEAT’s Cupra performance arm has opened its own UK dealer network, coinciding with latest model launches including plug-in hybrids.
One in seven of all fleet cars and vans now electrified
Roughly one in seven (14%) cars and vans now operated by UK companies is now a hybrid or battery electric vehicle, showing how much they are becoming an everyday part of transport for businesses.
Pricing and specs revealed for revised Mercedes-Benz eVito
Mercedes’ updated eVito electric van is now on sale in the UK, priced from £40,895.
Free webinar to support fleets with shift to electric vehicles
Fleet managers are being invited to sign up for a free webinar on ‘How to get your company into electric cars the easy way’.
Honda CR-V goes hybrid-only
Honda’s CR-V hybrid is to go hybrid-only for the 2021 model year, dropping the current petrol options and gaining revised styling and equipment.
Toyota reveals new longer-range lower-cost Mirai
Toyota has unveiled its second-generation Mirai hydrogen saloon, featuring a new platform and fuel cell system and offering increased range of up to 400 miles but with reduced pricing.
2030 ban not right approach, says new report
Both vehicles and fuel need to be decarbonised to help ensure the UK’s net zero by 2050 targets, a new report suggests.
Sky engineers go plug-in hybrid with new Ford Transit order
Sky has ordered 151 Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrids for its commercial fleet, accelerating its plans to go zero emission by 2030.
Ecotricity continues switch to EVs with new Peugeot order
Ecotricity has ordered a batch of electric vehicles from Peugeot as part of a continued upgrade of its fleet.
Elmtronics to step up EV charging rollout under new investment
Electric vehicle charging point firm Elmtronics is to ramp up its work on network expansion under latest investment.
Vauxhall cuts electric Corsa pricing under range update
Vauxhall has slashed the pricing of its electric Corsa-e under a series of updates to the full Corsa line-up for the 2021 model year.
Hyundai Bayon entry-level crossover to arrive early 2021
Hyundai is introducing a completely new crossover in Europe, due early 2021 and dubbed Bayon.
Hyundai and Ineos work to advance hydrogen market
Hyundai and Ineos are to cooperate to help accelerate the development of hydrogen technology, potentially including a hydrogen-fuelled version of the Ineos Grenadier offroader.
Plug-in hybrids built for lab tests and tax breaks, claims T&E
Governments are being urged to cut purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids by eco campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) after real-world tests indicated much-higher emissions than advertised.
Daimler and Geely team up for ‘highly efficient’ hybrid powertrains
Daimler AG and Geely Holding are to collaborate on developing engines for “highly efficient” hybrid powertrains, powering the next generation of Mercedes-Benz and Volvo models.
Mina and Vanarama join forces on complete EV charging solution
Vanarama is working with EV charging specialist Mina to ensure its electric lease customers benefit from a complete EV charging solution.
Kia strikes charging deals with BP Chargemaster and Pod Point
Kia is offering its EV and PHEV drivers preferential terms on home charge points under new tie-ups with BP Chargemaster and Pod Point.
