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Power warning for UK as electric car surge risks blackouts without urgent investment
The UK faces potential blackouts unless its energy infrastructure is rapidly upgraded to support the electric vehicle boom, warns a government-backed report.…
Hyundai and Kia buy stake in Denis Sverdlov’s Arrival vans
A former Russian government minister-turned-tech entrepreneur has become a paper multi-billionaire overnight after selling the Korean motor industry a stake in his…
Subaru’s Forester e-BOXER awarded 4×4 Magazine’s Best Small SUV of the Year 2020
The Forester e-BOXER – the first self-charging hybrid from Subaru – has been awarded 4x4 Magazine’s Best Small SUV of the Year…
Sales of pure electric cars rise nearly 150% in 2019
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) electric cars and hybrids rose by more than a fifth in 2019
Volkswagen unveils car park of the future with robots charging cars autonomously
Volkswagen has provided a glimpse into the future in which the search for charging stations for electric cars comes to an end…
Volkswagen expects to have 1.5m electric cars on the road by 2025
Volkswagen’s electric offensive has picked up speed as planned.
Nissan LEAF named ‘Car of the Year’ in 2019 Stuff Gadget Awards
Judged by the team at the world’s biggest gadget magazine and website Stuff.tv, the Stuff Gadget Awards recognise excellence across 20 different…
Switching to an EV car could pay for Christmas 2020
EV Drivers can celebrate Christmas 2020 for free using fuel savings compared with petrol alternatives, new research discovers
Electric dreams: Brits back EVs as future of motoring, but challenges remain
A new report finds 69% of Brits believe electric cars are the future of motoring. As demand grows, manufacturers must innovate and…
Nissan closes 2019 breaking all EV production records
Nissan is gearing up to close a record 2019 for EV demand that has seen the UK market share for all-electric cars…