Category : New Cars
Elektrik Technik: How Audi’s electric SUV aims to disrupt the market
Kyle Fortune rides along with Audi’s E-tron as it undergoes final testing, the plug-in electric SUV certain to be a disruptive player in the traditional fleet market.
Volkswagen to recall plug-ins over poisonous materials
The Volkswagen Group has notified Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) of a potential recall of its plug-in vehicles, having discovered poisonous cadmium in part of the charging system.
Hyundai’s hydrogen van due in 2020
Hyundai Motor Group is aiming to launch hydrogen fuel cell electric light vans and pickups within two years, and targeting cost-parity with diesel from 2025.
ZF and e.GO autonomous electric van to debut from 2019
Technology firm ZF has teamed up with Aachen-based EV specialist e.GO Mobile AG to start production of autonomous electric minibuses and commercial vehicles from 2019.
Toyota to replace Avensis with hybrid-only Camry
Toyota is reintroducing the Camry saloon to the UK as a hybrid-only range, indirectly replacing the Avensis and taking its presence in the D-segment upmarket.
LEVC range-extended electric van to launch in 2019
LEVC (formerly the London Taxi Company) has unveiled its range-extended electric van, which launches in 2019 and will bring a number of eco and cost-saving benefits to operators.
Nissan to ditch diesel as EVs gather pace
Nissan has become the latest manufacturer to confirm it will drop diesel engines from its line-up, as it pushes ahead with plug-in hybrid and fully electric alternatives.
Electric Kia Niro revealed with 300-mile range
Kia is equipping the Niro compact SUV with a fully electric drivetrain, with the longest-range version travelling almost 300 miles between charges.
Porsche adds plug-in power to new Cayenne
Porsche has added plug-in hybrid power to the Cayenne SUV model range.
New Leaf earns five stars in tougher NCAP tests
The new Nissan Leaf has scored a five-star result in Euro NCAP’s more stringent crash safety ratings.
Ford hints at Kuga PHEV as diesel sales drop
Ford is widening its hybrid drivetrain line-up to include the Escape SUV, sold as the Kuga in Europe, amid declining demand for diesel engines in the region.
Volvo reveals new XC40 T5 plug-in hybrid
Volvo Cars has revealed the new XC40 T5 Twin Engine amidst plans for fully electric cars to make up 50% of its sales by 2025.
No diesel for Lynk & Co range
Lynk & Co has unveiled its first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), due in Europe in 2020, as well as plans that will see an electrified vehicle range where diesel plays no part.
Electric BMW iX3 and future plans revealed
BMW has presented its latest electric vehicle, the BMW Concept iX3, as well as laying out future electric plans.
Lexus ES hybrid coming to Europe
Lexus will launch a compact hybrid saloon car below the IS in its European range later this year, likely to preview some of the technology coming to the next CT compact hatch.
Porsche PHEV takes 60% sales
Porsche‘s first quarter of 2018 has kicked off to a flying start, with around 63,500 vehicle sales globally, including a noteworthy 60% of buyers who opt for the Panamera choose the plug-in hybrid variant.
Byton expands with new executive appointments
Two new executives have joined Byton – the fledgling electric vehicle startup – in its senior management team.
PSA furthers electric vehicle plans with dedicated division
PSA Group is creating a standalone electric vehicle division as it pushes ahead with plans to have electric models across its range by 2025.
All-new RAV4 drops diesel
All-new RAV4 drops diesel Toyota’s new RAV4 will bring much tougher styling and petrol/hybrid powertrains as the brand pushes ahead with plans to axe diesels from its European line-up.
Volvo sister brand to build plug-in hybrid SUVs in Belgium
Chinese-owned car company, Lynk & Co, is to build its first subscription-funded hybrid SUVs at the Belgian factory of sister brand Volvo Cars from 2019, with a focus on urban drivers.
