Electric cars
'Audi is shaping up to become Tesla’s biggest rival'

'Audi is shaping up to become Tesla’s biggest rival'
Steve Fowler highlights the massive strides Audi has taken in the electric car sector
Volkswagen to roll out faster charging update for ID.3 and ID.4

Volkswagen to roll out faster charging update for ID.3 and ID.4
Volkswagen’s electric hatch and SUV will have their maximum charge rate increased in “near future” via over-the-air update
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'Not everyone can or wants to go fully electric just yet'

'Not everyone can or wants to go fully electric just yet'
Steve Fowler highlights the importance hybrids have in the switch to fully electric cars
Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis invest in solid-state battery firm

Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis invest in solid-state battery firm
US-based Factorial Energy has joined forces with Daimler and Stellantis to accelerate development of the range-boosting electric car tech
Hennessey maps out new six-wheel drive electric hypercar

Hennessey maps out new six-wheel drive electric hypercar
It’s been given the working title “Project Deep Space,” and Hennessey says it’ll be the world’s most expensive electric vehicle at $3 million
Volkswagen Aero B: 2023 Passat-sized EV spotted again

Volkswagen Aero B: 2023 Passat-sized EV spotted again
Prototypes for production version of Volkswagen ID. Vizzion concept seen testing in moderate disguise, will rival the Tesla Model 3
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense gains an extra 13 miles of range for 2022

DS 3 Crossback E-Tense gains an extra 13 miles of range for 2022
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense now has more efficient ancillaries, which have boosted the EV’s range by almost seven per cent
15 new Nissan EVs to launch by 2030 in electrification drive 

15 new Nissan EVs to launch by 2030 in electrification drive
Nissan also aims for electrified vehicles to account for 75 percent of its sales in Europe by 2026
WayRay Holograktor ride hailing concept showcases advanced Augmented Reality tech

WayRay Holograktor ride hailing concept showcases advanced Augmented Reality tech
New ride hailing concept from tech firm brings advanced AR tech, mixing gaming with mobility
Electric overtakes petrol as next fuel choice for car buyers

Electric overtakes petrol as next fuel choice for car buyers
More car buyers say they’re considering an electric car rather than petrol for their next vehicle, according to a survey by Autovia
NIO and Shell sign agreement for battery swap stations

NIO and Shell sign agreement for battery swap stations
Chinese EV brand and energy giant collaborate to bring battery charging and swapping stations to Europe from next year
Electric cars vs petrol cars vs hybrid cars : which engine choice is right for you?

Electric cars vs petrol cars vs hybrid cars : which engine choice is right for you?
Petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars each have their merits but picking the right one can be tricky. Luckily our guide is here to help