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Toyota unveils 11 new electric car concepts

Toyota unveils 11 new electric car concepts
Series of new all-electric concepts revealed by Toyota, from sports cars to SUVs and pick-ups, previewing new battery-electric strategy to 2030 and be…
New Audi Q8 e-tron confirmed for launch in 2026

New Audi Q8 e-tron confirmed for launch in 2026
Flagship Audi Q8 e-tron electric SUV will share the same PPE underpinnings as the upcoming Q6 e-tron
“The network of chargepoints is nowhere near keeping up with the sales of electric cars”

“The network of chargepoints is nowhere near keeping up with the sales of electric cars”
Mike Rutherford thinks car dealers are perfectly placed to solve the UK’s problem of a lack of public chargepoints
First Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen van enters service in Germany

First Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen van enters service in Germany
Vauxhall’s sister brand puts first fuel-cell Vivaro-e van into service with Miele, with right-hand-drive models due to arrive in the UK in 2023
Tesla Model 3 gains favour with the police

Tesla Model 3 gains favour with the police
Tesla has been testing a blues-and-twos version of the Model 3 with the UK police for the past nine months – and the early results look promising
New 2021 Nissan Ariya electric crossover on sale from £41,845

New 2021 Nissan Ariya electric crossover on sale from £41,845
Order books have opened for the new all-electric Nissan Ariya coupe-crossover, with prices starting from just under £42k
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport ‘Sur Mesure’ kicks off customisation service

Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport ‘Sur Mesure’ kicks off customisation service
Bugatti has now hopped on the high-end automotive personalisation bandwagon – and this unique Chiron is the first product of its new scheme
All-electric Volkswagen ID. California campervan announced

All-electric Volkswagen ID. California campervan announced
Volkswagen confirms its ID. Buzz-based camper will be launching in “the second half of this decade”, securing jobs at the firm’s Hannover plant
Mercedes gains German government approval for Level 3 autonomous tech

Mercedes gains German government approval for Level 3 autonomous tech
Mercedes is the first brand in the world to meet the legal requirements for the system, which will enter service on the S-Class in early 2022
New limited edition Morgan Plus 8 GTR unveiled with 375bhp

New limited edition Morgan Plus 8 GTR unveiled with 375bhp
Morgan has revived its Plus 8 nameplate, launching the most powerful model in the company’s 112-year history
Ford Kuga diesel models axed

Ford Kuga diesel models axed
The Ford Kuga has followed its Fiesta sibling in dropping diesel engines from the range
BMW passes one million electrified vehicle sales

BMW passes one million electrified vehicle sales
For now, most of those sales comes from the firm’s hybrid cars, but BMW says it plans to deliver two million fully electric vehicles by 2025
Renault Zoe awarded zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating

Renault Zoe awarded zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating
The all-electric Renault Zoe hatchback is only the third car in history to receive zero stars from Euro NCAP, despite the previous model scoring top m…
"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"

"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"
Deputy editor John McIlroy points out how Toyota's experience in hybrids is now paying off
Gridserve announces raft of new motorway electric car charging hubs

Gridserve announces raft of new motorway electric car charging hubs
Gridserve planning a total of 20 Electric Hubs and six Electric Forecourts, with 13 sites already under construction
Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030

Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030
Volkswagen says its new partnerships will help it to reach an annual production capacity of 2.2 million electric cars by the end of the decade
Renault Kadjar updated with new trim levels and kit

Renault Kadjar updated with new trim levels and kit
The Renault Kadjar receives two new variants offering more equipment, ahead of the model’s replacement due to be shown next year
Porsche Vision Gran Turismo all-electric virtual racer unveiled 

Porsche Vision Gran Turismo all-electric virtual racer unveiled
Porsche has unwrapped a next-generation virtual race car designed for Gran Turismo 7, with 1274bhp
Toyota to launch Europe-specific hybrid and electric car platform

Toyota to launch Europe-specific hybrid and electric car platform
Toyota’s new ‘E3’ architecture will cater for different electrified powertrains in one vehicle according to market conditions, claims the firm’s Europ…
Peugeot to go electric-only in Europe by 2030

Peugeot to go electric-only in Europe by 2030
Peugeot is getting swept along in the Stellantis electrification shift, as confirmed by the brand’s CEO, Linda Jackson
Measures needed to keep older drivers safe, say experts

Measures needed to keep older drivers safe, say experts
Fatal car accidents involving drivers aged 70 to 79 are expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next 20 years
Polestar 2 gets over-the-air performance upgrades in Europe

Polestar 2 gets over-the-air performance upgrades in Europe
67bhp and 20Nm added to Polestar 2's dual-motor powertrain via over-the-air upgrade purchase, offered in certain European markets and the UK
New Audi A4 Avant spied ahead of 2023 launch

New Audi A4 Avant spied ahead of 2023 launch
The new Audi A4 Avant will be powered by a range of hybridised combustion engines, with a pure-electric option arriving later on
Stellantis plans huge revenues with new software-driven cars

Stellantis plans huge revenues with new software-driven cars
Stellantis says it’ll rake in more than €20 billion in annual revenues by 2030 thanks to its new technology and subscription services
Rivian offered incentives by British government to build UK factory 

Rivian offered incentives by British government to build UK factory
The UK government has offered American electric car manufacturer Rivian perks in a bid to secure a £1bn car factory in Somerset
'Boycott greedy fuel retailers whose gallons cost £8 or more'

'Boycott greedy fuel retailers whose gallons cost £8 or more'
Mike Rutherford thinks current fuel prices are ripping-off the British motorist
Nissan lunar rover concept unveiled as part of JAXA collaboration

Nissan lunar rover concept unveiled as part of JAXA collaboration
Nissan’s prototype uses the same e-4ORCE technology as the Ariya SUV, and is designed to provide grip on the surface of the moon
Nissan unveils four new concepts to preview electrification drive

Nissan unveils four new concepts to preview electrification drive
There’s a sleek sports car, two SUVs and a single-cab pick-up truck, all powered by Nissan’s e-4ORCE four-wheel-drive electric powertrain
Nearly two percent of UK vehicles are dodging road tax, survey shows

Nearly two percent of UK vehicles are dodging road tax, survey shows
Latest DVLA figures suggest a small rise in unlicensed vehicle use, amounting to £119m in potential lost revenue
New Toyota GR Yaris H2 is a hydrogen powered hot hatch

New Toyota GR Yaris H2 is a hydrogen powered hot hatch
The hydrogen-powered Toyota GR Yaris H2 concept showcases future potential for hydrogen – but not as a fuel cell car
Toyota to offer specialized electric car ‘hubs’ for bZ4X sales

Toyota to offer specialized electric car ‘hubs’ for bZ4X sales
Dealers will deliver series of specialized EV retail points to sell Toyota’s first bespoke EV, the bZ4X SUV
Mercedes Project Maybach concept is bold two-seat 4x4

Mercedes Project Maybach concept is bold two-seat 4x4
Bespoke Mercedes Project Maybach concept aimed at rugged off-road territory, co-designed by fashion designer Virgil Abloh
Toyota launches suite of updates for 2022 Corolla and C-HR

Toyota launches suite of updates for 2022 Corolla and C-HR
Toyota Corolla and C-HR gain a new infotainment system, some extra paint options and fresh trim
Striking new Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept unveiled

Striking new Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept unveiled
Nissan combines the Ariya’s platform with a racy single-seat body to showcase the performance potential of the EV’s powertrain
New 2022 Audi A8: UK prices and specs revealed

New 2022 Audi A8: UK prices and specs revealed
Luxury Audi A8 saloon gets styling revisions, improved tech and a bigger battery for the plug-in hybrid, and is priced from £74,985
Drivers hit by ‘hidden’ charges in car insurance small print

Drivers hit by ‘hidden’ charges in car insurance small print
A new survey shows that Brits are coughing up a third of their car insurance premiums on ‘hidden fees’