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Chinese newcomer Li Auto exploring UK market with all-electric i6 SUV
The best-selling Chinese EV brand is looking to make its way to the UK by the end of 2026.
New Volvo EX40: Little Swede grows up
The Volvo EX40 has been around for some time now, but a raft of updates inside and out ensure it's in the…
Lidl cuts EV charging costs and expands rapid charging network
Supermarket chain to spend £10m on chargers and Lidl Plus customers enjoy lower charging tariffs
New Nissan Pixo city car to be unveiled this month
Sister car to the Renault Twingo to make global debut ahead of going on sale in 2027
Half of councils still don’t offer any on-street charging
New study finds authorities finally getting to grips with public charging but huge gaps remain
Nissan UK boss: ‘There’s definitely room for electric Nismo models’
An all-electric Z car or a Silvia? It's not impossible, according to Nissan UK's boss.
Polestar Formula 2030 concept previews new design direction for Swedish EV performance brand
Gothenburg's new design language will debut on the Polestar 2 in 2027.
New Dacia Spring grows up to fight off wave of new cheap EVs
All-new European-built city car promises to be bigger and better, but stay true to its affordable roots
Audi A2 is reborn as a £32,000, 400-mile efficiency machine
Famous name returns will aero-led design and up to 322bhp as Audi steals an advantage over BMW and Mercedes
Updated: Volvo EX30 gets V2L and Plug & Charge thanks to remote updates
The EX30's latest OTA updates are for 2026 model year cars onwards, though.