Category : New Cars
Smart showcases future electric and autonomous tech with EQ fortwo
Smart has revealed its smart vision EQ fortwo concept, which shows the carmaker’s ideas for how electric and autonomous technology could unite in the future to bring an urban car sharing solution.
Renault-Nissan and Dongfeng to co-develop EVs
Renault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng have announced a joint venture that will see the two groups co-develop and sell electric vehicles (EV) in China.
Honda set to unveil its electric vision
Honda has announced it will unveil its first electric vehicle (EV) destined for Europe, the Honda Urban EV Concept, alongside a new CR-V Hybrid Prototype.
MINI Electric Concept unveiled
The MINI Electric Concept will make its world debut at the 2017 IAA in Frankfurt, followed by a production version due in 2019.
BMW sparks new higher power i3s
BMW has introduced a new higher powered version of the i3 electric super mini; the i3s, available with the 94Ah/33kWh battery and optional range extender.
Volkswagen Bus to return as an EV
Volkswagen has greenlighted production of an electric van and MPV, said to be inspired by the split-screen Transporter and Microbus of the 1950s.
Hyundai unveils future EV plans and next-gen hydrogen SUV
Ahead of its official launch early in 2018, Hyundai has provided an early glimpse of the next generation hydrogen-powered SUV and revealed more information about future plans to launch 31 “eco” vehicles by 2020.
Chery sets its sights on Europe
Chery Automobile Co. Ltd is to begin sales of passenger cars in Europe within the next few years under an all-new nameplate.
Toyota and Mazda to co-develop electric vehicles
Toyota and Mazda have formed a partnership to co-develop electric vehicles, in a move aimed at increasing the speed at which new technology can be brought to market.
Battery-electric MINI due in 2019
MINI’s first electric vehicle will be based on its three-door hatchback, and launch in 2019, the company has confirmed.
Hyundai to electrify several core models by 2020
Hyundai will add 14 electrified models to its line-up by 2020, including hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, according to its European COO, Thomas Schmid.
Mercedes-Benz to launch diesel PHEV next year
Mercedes-Benz will launch its first diesel plug-in hybrid next year, likely to be a derivative of the facelifted C-Class, with UK head of fleet, Rob East, stressing that diesel still has a place in … Read More »
Ford paves way for 2019 Transit Connect PHEV
Ford has revealed its facelifted Transit Custom van for 2018, which will gain a plug-in hybrid model in 2019.
Audi A8 plug-in hybrid due in 2018
Audi will launch its first plug-in hybrid A8 saloon early in 2018, a few months after the arrival of the rest of the new-generation range.
Volkswagen previews next-generation Golf with 250-mile range EV
Volkswagen has unveiled a new research car that could provide a heads up on the technology and design for the next-generation Golf.
Aston Martin to launch first electric model in 2019
Aston Martin has confirmed production of its first all-electric model, due to hit the roads in 2019 in a limited build run of 155 cars.
Volvo to launch high-performance EV sub-brand
Polestar, the performance arm of Volvo Cars, is to be repositioned as a standalone manufacturer of high-performance electric vehicles, its parent company has announced.
ULEV registrations nearly doubled since 2015
The number of new ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) registrations in the UK has nearly doubled since 2015, with ULEVs continuing to hold a growing market share of all new registrations.
Road Test: Kia Niro 2
Positioned between the Soul and the Sportage, and soon to be neighboured by the Stonic, the Niro fills an unusual niche within the Kia line-up. It’s a proposition that can tick two boxes, appealing … Read More »
Scotland gets £8.2m funding boost for EVs as latest action plan launches
Businesses and individuals in Scotland can now access an extra £8.2m funding for electric and low carbon vehicles under the second phase of the country’s Switched On Scotland Plug-In Vehicle Roadmap.
