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Electric cars not to blame for Luton Airport car park fire
Burnt out BMW 1 Series

Electric cars not to blame for Luton Airport car park fire

A diesel-powered Range Rover Sport, plastic fuel tanks and lack of sprinklers were behind the 1,200-vehicle blaze
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14 Oct 2024
New Alpine A390_β concept hints at triple-motor electric SUV for 2025
Alpine A390_β concept in Paris - front 3/4

New Alpine A390_β concept hints at triple-motor electric SUV for 2025

Alpine's so-called ‘Sport Fastback’ is a coupé-SUV concept designed to take the French brand into uncharted territory
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14 Oct 2024
Awwwww! Citroen Ami has an adorable new look that includes a subtle nod to the iconic 2CV
Citroen Ami facelift - front

Awwwww! Citroen Ami has an adorable new look that includes a subtle nod to the iconic 2CV

The Ami’s new face takes inspiration from the Citroen Oli concept revealed in 2022, while there are cues from the Tin Snail, too
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14 Oct 2024
All-new Alpine A110 electric sports car to spearhead brand’s dramatic plan for 5 EVs by 2028
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All-new Alpine A110 electric sports car to spearhead brand’s dramatic plan for 5 EVs by 2028

Alpine's CEO tells us an electric sports car will follow a sleek SUV as the maker’s all-new EV range expands to five models by 2028
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14 Oct 2024
New XPeng P7+ revealed as Chinese firm goes big on AI mobility
XPeng P7+ - front

New XPeng P7+ revealed as Chinese firm goes big on AI mobility

The XPeng P7+ will showcase the firm’s next generation of self-driving technology
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14 Oct 2024
Keeping electric cars within the £20k–£30k price range is key to their future success
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Keeping electric cars within the £20k–£30k price range is key to their future success

Mike Rutherford thinks competitive pricing is vital if EVs are going to become more popular in the coming years
Opinion
13 Oct 2024
24-hour test drive with the Lexus RZ
Lexus RZ

24-hour test drive with the Lexus RZ

In the first part of our day with the new Lexus RZ, we start a busy morning learning to live with this luxury electric SUV
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11 Oct 2024
New Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2024 review: incredibly fast and seriously expensive
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New Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2024 review: incredibly fast and seriously expensive

Few cars can accelerate like the new Taycan Turbo S, but only a select few will be able to afford it
Road tests
11 Oct 2024
New Tesla Robovan is a 20-seat transport pod with no driver
Tesla Robovan - front 3/4

New Tesla Robovan is a 20-seat transport pod with no driver

The self-driving, all-electric bus was revealed at Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event
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11 Oct 2024
New Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 Long Range prices revealed
Peugeot 3008 - front static

New Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 Long Range prices revealed

Efficient new versions of the E-3008 and E-5008 SUVs will arrive in the UK from early 2025
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10 Oct 2024
New Skoda Elroq kicks off a design shift for the Czech brand
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New Skoda Elroq kicks off a design shift for the Czech brand

The new Elroq marks the start of a new breed of cars for Skoda
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10 Oct 2024
Nissan to democratise V2G technology with next-generation EVs
Nissan V2G

Nissan to democratise V2G technology with next-generation EVs

New Sunderland-built Nissan Leaf will support brand’s ambition for net zero, while lowering bills for customers
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10 Oct 2024
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Renault Megane EV charging across Europe: 7 countries, 24-hours, no plan
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Renault Megane EV charging across Europe: 7 countries, 24-hours, no plan

Can you drive an electric car across Europe with no planning? We take a road trip to find out...
Features
10 Oct 2024
Honda’s 0 Series electric car strategy is both refreshing and risky
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Honda’s 0 Series electric car strategy is both refreshing and risky

Without any class-leading stats, senior news reporter Alastair Crooks wonders if build quality, tech and driving dynamics will be enough to make Honda…
Opinion
10 Oct 2024
Radical Mobilize Duo and Bento are two quirky new quadricycles from the Renault Group
Mobilizie Duo and Bento

Radical Mobilize Duo and Bento are two quirky new quadricycles from the Renault Group

The Mobilize Duo and Bento follow the Citroen Ami's lead, and offer up to 100 miles of range
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10 Oct 2024
Mercedes confirms future EQ cars will have traditional ‘class’ names
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Mercedes confirms future EQ cars will have traditional ‘class’ names

German brand’s boss confirms it is revamping its all-electric EQ naming strategy
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9 Oct 2024
New Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD has a whopping 436 miles of range
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

New Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD has a whopping 436 miles of range

The new Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is on sale now, with prices starting from £44,990
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9 Oct 2024
Swift growth in number of ultra-rapid EV chargers at service stations
Rapid charger

Swift growth in number of ultra-rapid EV chargers at service stations

Almost half of English service stations now have six or more ultra-rapid EV chargers after a surge of installations in 2024
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9 Oct 2024
Charge your EV to 80 per cent and crack on with your journey – it’s cheaper and faster
Opinion - EV charging

Charge your EV to 80 per cent and crack on with your journey – it’s cheaper and faster

Editor Paul Barker doesn't think it makes much sense to keep your electric car plugged in all the way to 100 per cent on a public charging point
Opinion
9 Oct 2024
Keep your business on track with Ford Pro and the all-new E-Transit Custom
Ford E-Transit Custom

Keep your business on track with Ford Pro and the all-new E-Transit Custom

Choose the all-electric Ford E-Transit Custom and Ford Pro, the smart solution to drive your business forward
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9 Oct 2024
New Honda 0 Series prototype review: tech-laden EV shows promise
Honda 0 Series saloon - front

New Honda 0 Series prototype review: tech-laden EV shows promise

We can get an early taste of the new all-electric Honda 0 Series saloon ahead of its official arrival
Road tests
8 Oct 2024
Electric motors: how Renault builds the tech to replace the engine
Renault 5 on production line

Electric motors: how Renault builds the tech to replace the engine

We visit Renault’s Cleon factory, the hub of manufacturing and development of the French firm’s electric motor technology
Features
8 Oct 2024
Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs
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Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs

The car industry has warned the chancellor that “consumers respond to carrots, not sticks” and “mandates don’t make a market” as EV sales continue to …
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4 Oct 2024
EU confirms huge tariffs on Chinese cars of up to 35 per cent
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EU confirms huge tariffs on Chinese cars of up to 35 per cent

European politicians vote to protect domestic car makers in spite of trade-war risk
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4 Oct 2024
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EVs outlasting ICE cars says Renault boss
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EVs outlasting ICE cars says Renault boss

Electric car batteries are holding up very well against the test of time
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4 Oct 2024
New entry-level Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD boasts 373-mile range
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New entry-level Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD boasts 373-mile range

Tesla’s best-selling Model Y electric SUV now costs from £46,990 – exactly £2,000 more than before
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4 Oct 2024
Best used automatic cars
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Best used automatic cars

Give your left leg a rest with one of these nine great used cars with easy-going automatic gearboxes
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3 Oct 2024
Take the stress out of driving, not the fun, with the Ford Mustang Mach-E and BlueCruise
Ford Mustang Mach-E

Take the stress out of driving, not the fun, with the Ford Mustang Mach-E and BlueCruise

An icon. Electrified. The Mustang Mach-E now features BlueCruise technology for hands-free motorway driving, leaving you to enjoy the road ahead
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3 Oct 2024
Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric receive big price cuts
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Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric receive big price cuts

Get up to £4,695 off the Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric, plus customers can get 50,000 free Tesco Clubcard points and a free home wallbox …
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3 Oct 2024
Kia EV9 vs Volvo XC90: a large luxury SUV brawl
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Kia EV9 vs Volvo XC90: a large luxury SUV brawl

Kia is challenging premium seven-seat SUV rivals with its all-electric EV9 flagship. We pitch it against the Volvo XC90 to see if it’s got what it tak…
Car group tests
2 Oct 2024
Bold new Paris concept car may hint at Citroen C5 Aircross successor
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Bold new Paris concept car may hint at Citroen C5 Aircross successor

The next-generation C5 Aircross is due to arrive in 2025, and will use the same platform as the new Peugeot 3008 and Vauxhall Grandland
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2 Oct 2024
Bold new Kia PV5 MPV to rival Volkswagen ID.Buzz and target Uber drivers
Kia PV5 MPV - exclusive image (watermarked)

Bold new Kia PV5 MPV to rival Volkswagen ID.Buzz and target Uber drivers

Kia’s commercial-vehicle venture will spawn a series of electric passenger vans, and our exclusive image previews how the PV5 MPV could look
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2 Oct 2024
New Caterham Project V: all-electric sports car to get Yamaha power
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New Caterham Project V: all-electric sports car to get Yamaha power

Caterham’s bold new future will see an electric coupe join its ranks with a Yamaha-developed powertrain
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2 Oct 2024
What is Ampere? Exploring Renault's intelligent electric car brand
Selection of Renault EVs

What is Ampere? Exploring Renault's intelligent electric car brand

Traditional car manufacturers are being pushed harder than ever by an array of new, rapidly developing rivals. Renault’s answer is a whole new brand
Features
1 Oct 2024
October energy price cap makes charging an EV 10 per cent more expensive
Polestar 2 connected to a Pod Point SOLO S3 wallbox charger

October energy price cap makes charging an EV 10 per cent more expensive

The average driver will now pay roughly £1.30 more to charge their car at home, or as much as £27.30 extra per year
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1 Oct 2024
New entry-level Lexus RZ 300e brings front-wheel drive and more range for under £50k
Lexus RZ 300e - front action

New entry-level Lexus RZ 300e brings front-wheel drive and more range for under £50k

The mid-size premium EV is available to order now in 300e guise
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30 Sep 2024
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