Electric cars
EVs now 25% of new cars sold, with help from £4bn in manufacturer discounts

EVs now 25% of new cars sold, with help from £4bn in manufacturer discounts
Latest car sales figures show EV market share is up, but only because manufacturers are paying the price
Smart #1 Premium long-term test: software updates improve tech niggles

Smart #1 Premium long-term test: software updates improve tech niggles
Second report: speed-limit recognition system shows signs of inconsistency
Vauxhall’s hot GSe brand to be boosted by full EVs next summer

Vauxhall’s hot GSe brand to be boosted by full EVs next summer
All-electric Grandland GSe coming in 2025, with Astra and Corsa set to follow
Mazda MX-5 goes all-electric courtesy of UK conversion

Mazda MX-5 goes all-electric courtesy of UK conversion
A little bit more weight and a lot more power for the original roadster icon thanks to Electrogenic
New Kia EV6 GT gets even more power and trick gearbox from Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

New Kia EV6 GT gets even more power and trick gearbox from Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Already Kia’s most powerful car, the EV6 GT now produces up to 641bhp and 770Nm of torque
Great car deals could be coming as manufacturers try to beat ZEV Mandate targets

Great car deals could be coming as manufacturers try to beat ZEV Mandate targets
Editor Paul Barker thinks car manufacturers would rather lose money on models that count towards the ZEV Mandate quota than pay the fines
New 2025 BMW iX to undergo a thorough overhaul 

New 2025 BMW iX to undergo a thorough overhaul
Incremental changes for BMW’s brilliant electric luxury SUV could add up to create an even more compelling package
New Ford Puma Gen-E arrives to challenge the Hyundai Kona and Jeep Avenger

New Ford Puma Gen-E arrives to challenge the Hyundai Kona and Jeep Avenger
Despite being based on the petrol car, electric Ford Puma gets bespoke features and a massive boot
Tesla’s 2024 Holiday Update brings a sack-load of Christmas gifts to owners

Tesla’s 2024 Holiday Update brings a sack-load of Christmas gifts to owners
The Tesla 2024 Holiday Update is about to land with a host of upgrades to the systems of Tesla models in the UK.
Cheap electric car finance could be on the cards as government aims to boost sales

Cheap electric car finance could be on the cards as government aims to boost sales
A newspaper column and whispers suggest that government-backed cheap EV loans could be coming to stimulate market
Introducing the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

Introducing the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
With its dramatic, rally-inspired styling and upgrades, the Mach-E Rally is taking the Mustang name into fresh territory
New Jaguar GT concept leaked online ahead of official reveal

New Jaguar GT concept leaked online ahead of official reveal
The all-electric Jaguar concept adopts bold new styling direction and showcases polarising new logo
DS No.8 name revealed for French brand’s futuristic 466-mile EV

DS No.8 name revealed for French brand’s futuristic 466-mile EV
DS' new electric family car will be called No.8, with the brand announcing that all future models will follow the same naming structure
High electric car charging prices are a blow to faltering EV market

High electric car charging prices are a blow to faltering EV market
VAT and extra charges for operators mean public charging prices remain comparatively high compared to plugging in at home
Exclusive new Maserati GranTurismo 110 Anniversario is a 750bhp birthday party

Exclusive new Maserati GranTurismo 110 Anniversario is a 750bhp birthday party
This special, fully-electric GranTurismo is Maserati’s present to itself
New Abarth 600e is the brand’s most powerful car yet, and it’s yours from £36,975

New Abarth 600e is the brand’s most powerful car yet, and it’s yours from £36,975
Abarth’s second EV is now on sale, and it pumps out 278bhp
Lotus backtracks on electric-only plan in favour of new ‘Hyper Hybrid’ tech

Lotus backtracks on electric-only plan in favour of new ‘Hyper Hybrid’ tech
New plug-in hybrid powertrain on the way, with “EV-centric” driving experience and over 100 miles of zero-emissions range
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 to bring unique style to crossover class

New Hyundai Ioniq 3 to bring unique style to crossover class
Sibling to the Kia EV3 set to lower the entry-point to Hyundai’s successful Ioniq range, with modest specs and an affordable price
Government to review ZEV mandate following car industry upheaval

Government to review ZEV mandate following car industry upheaval
An initial consultation with industry leaders will feed back and culminate in a decision in January
Volkswagen’s new EV platform to benefit from tie-up with Rivian

Volkswagen’s new EV platform to benefit from tie-up with Rivian
German company has confirmed that it will apply learnings from joint venture to forthcoming SSP architecture
New Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4 set for 2026 arrival with major overhauls inside and out

New Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4 set for 2026 arrival with major overhauls inside and out
Volkswagen has confirmed that both the ID.3 and ID.4 will be getting major changes
Ford job cuts: 800 UK roles go due to slow EV demand and new competition

Ford job cuts: 800 UK roles go due to slow EV demand and new competition
Ford plans to cut a total of 4,000 jobs across Europe, in the hope of creating a “more cost-competitive structure”
Nissan calls for urgent action on ZEV mandate

Nissan calls for urgent action on ZEV mandate
The threat to UK jobs is laid bare as fears over the impact of ZEV mandate escalate
Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5 now nearly £5,000 cheaper thanks to new Pure models

Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5 now nearly £5,000 cheaper thanks to new Pure models
VW’s ID.3 electric hatchback range received the biggest discount of £4,850, and now starts from £30,850
Ford Explorer vs Renault Scenic: we find the superior electric family SUV

Ford Explorer vs Renault Scenic: we find the superior electric family SUV
Ford and Renault lead the way when using old names for new cars. How do the electric Explorer and Scenic SUVs compare?
Stellantis hedges bets on new ‘multi energy’ STLA Small platform with EV or hybrid power

Stellantis hedges bets on new ‘multi energy’ STLA Small platform with EV or hybrid power
Next generation of Stellantis small cars will feature hybrid and fully electric powertrains
Bentley ‘Urban SUV’ to headline revised Beyond100+ product strategy

Bentley ‘Urban SUV’ to headline revised Beyond100+ product strategy
Sleek new SUV to be under five metres long and will be built right here in Britain under the revised product strategy
XPeng G6 to be sold alongside Subaru, Isuzu in UK

XPeng G6 to be sold alongside Subaru, Isuzu in UK
International Motors (IM Group) has been announced as official distributor for XPeng in the UK, with sales starting in early 2025
New Jaguar logos unveiled as big concept reveal moves closer

New Jaguar logos unveiled as big concept reveal moves closer
Jaguar has revealed its new logos and styling details ahead of its transition into a luxury EV brand
New Renault 5 is one of the cheapest EVs in the UK

New Renault 5 is one of the cheapest EVs in the UK
The Renault 5 starts from just under £23k and will be available to order from January next year
New Nissan N7 EV could threaten the Volkswagen ID.7, if it comes to the UK

New Nissan N7 EV could threaten the Volkswagen ID.7, if it comes to the UK
The N7 is the product of a joint venture between Nissan and the Dongfeng Motor Corporation from China