Category : New Cars
More power, efficiency for Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Mitsubishi has upgraded the petrol engine, electric motors and battery in the Outlander PHEV, offering more performance, increased fuel economy and a longer electric range.
Renault Zoe gets power boost, but without rapid charging
Renault has added a more powerful 108bhp motor to the Zoe electric supermini, said to offer better easier high-speed cruising without affecting the range.
Hyundai Kona Electric details leaked ahead of reveal
Hyundai has begun taking pre-orders for the Kona Electric in South Korea, hinting at a model range which is likely to be echoed when it launches in Europe this summer.
Porsche PHEVs take 60% sales share
Porsche is to double its investment in electric vehicles to €6bn (£5.33bn) by 2022, with plug-ins already accounting for over half of European sales volume for some models.
Jaguar I-Pace to offer 250 miles in 45 minutes
Jaguar has confirmed its first electric car will be able to charge from 0-80% in 45 minutes, offering an approximate range of 250 miles.
PSA to electrify across all brands and reenter US market
PSA Group CEO Carlos Tavares has confirmed that every model of PSA vehicle will be offered with electrification as an option, at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit.
Ford to double EV investment
Ford is more than doubling its investment in electric vehicles, reviving the Mach nameplate made famous by early Mustangs on a high-performance electric SUV due in 2020.
Infiniti to launch first EV in 2021
Infiniti is to introduce its first pure electric vehicle from 2021 as it pushes ahead with plans to only launch vehicles with electrified powertrains from this date.
Long Termers: Volkswagen Passat Estate GTE
Now that Volkswagen is going crazy for electric, it seemed rude not to try one out for a while, so we will be testing a Passat Estate GTE for the next few months.
Hyundai’s next-gen fuel cell SUV to bring increased range and power
Hyundai has revealed its Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle, which will provide a successor to the ix35 with increased power, range and performance when it goes on sale in select global markets from early this … Read More »
Volvo confirms plug-in hybrid XC40 for Q4 2018
Volvo UK has confirmed the plug-in hybrid version of its new XC40 crossover will be gradually rolled out Q4 2018.
Volkswagen adds electric mobility division to board of management
The Volkswagen brand is to create an additional board of management division to oversee its electric mobility programme, launching on 1 February.
Kia confirms 16 electrified vehicles by 2025
Kia has outlined plans to offer 16 electrified vehicles by 2025, including new hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, as well as an all-new hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2020.
EV newcomer Byton sets sights on Tesla
Chinese electric car manufacturer, Byton, has previewed the first of its line-up of luxury cars; a long-range, fully-electric SUV due to launch in Europe during 2020.
Kia to launch long range Niro EV
Kia Motors has confirmed the new Niro EV will have a “substantially larger range” than the competing Hyundai Ioniq.
Long Termers: Toyota C-HR Hybrid Excel
Depressingly, I’ve reached a point in my life where practicality ranks just as high as the way a car drives and looks. So, while I love the Toyota C-HR’s athletic side profile, I had … Read More »
Volkswagen to double e-Golf production at Dresden plant
Volkswagen is introducing a second shift at its Transparent Factory in Dresden, doubling the site’s production of the electric e-Golf to meet demand in Europe.
Honda previews dual-motor Insight hybrid
Honda will unveil a prototype of the next Insight hybrid at the Detroit Motor Show, featuring a new two-motor hybrid system aimed at rivalling the economy of the Toyota Prius and Hyundai Ioniq.
Volvo’s Polestar reveals first markets for debut plug-in hybrid
Volvo’s spin-off performance subsidiary has announced the first six markets for its Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid.
Jaguar likely to offer cheaper fleet version of I-Pace electric car
Jaguar has hinted that it could offer multiple battery options of its first electric car, the I-Pace SUV, providing lower-cost versions which could broaden its appeal with fleets.
