The Renault Zoe has become only the third car in Euro NCAP history to be awarded zero stars for crash safety. The previous version of the popular electric hatchback received a five-star rating in 2013, but thanks to more stringent safety tests and the omission of certain safety features, the latest model scored poorly. The… Continue reading Renault Zoe awarded zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating
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New 2022 Volkswagen Amarok previewed in latest sketches
Volkswagen’s Commercial Vehicles arm has released further details and sketches of the next-generation Amarok ahead of the pick-up truck’s debut next year. It will be available to order from late 2022 in Europe. The model will share its platform with the next-generation Ford Ranger as one of the key vehicles to emerge from a technical… Continue reading New 2022 Volkswagen Amarok previewed in latest sketches
Radford Type 62-2 completes final round of track testing
The Radford Type 62-2 has passed through its final round of on-track development testing, meaning the sports car is now ready to ship off to customers in 2022. Just 62 examples will be built, and each will be customised to suit its owner’s taste. Radford also says it offers so much scope for personalisation that… Continue reading Radford Type 62-2 completes final round of track testing
Ford Kuga diesel models axed
The Ford Kuga is now petrol-only, with Ford confirming it has dropped the 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engines from the line-up. Slow diesel sales and the increasing popularity of electrified powertrains means that Ford is streamlining its range, although it is currently reviewing whether diesel power has a future in the Kuga, according to… Continue reading Ford Kuga diesel models axed
Rivian offered incentives by British government to build UK factory
Rivian, the American truck and SUV manufacturer, has been offered incentives by the UK government to build a £1bn vehicle-production facility in Somerset, according to The Financial Times. The perks include a new exit off the M5 motorway for easy access to the plant, the recommissioning of a railway link in the area and numerous… Continue reading Rivian offered incentives by British government to build UK factory
TVR partners with green lithium firm for future electric cars
TVR has announced a partnership with a lithium mining company to help fund production of its long-awaited Griffith sports car, as well as securing battery supply for future electric car projects. The revived British carmaker has signed a “funding and technology partnership” agreement with Ensorcia Metals Corporation, a company that specialises in environmentally efficient lithium… Continue reading TVR partners with green lithium firm for future electric cars
New Ford Ranger pick-up truck to launch tomorrow morning
The Ford Ranger has taken the UK pick-up segment by storm, securing a 40 per cent market share as rivals including Mitsubishi, Nissan and Volkswagen have left the market. Now a new Ranger looks set to further twist the knife with the introduction of a V6 powertrain and even more off-road capability. Ford has confirmed… Continue reading New Ford Ranger pick-up truck to launch tomorrow morning
New Porsche Taycan GTS and GTS Sport Turismo join executive EV range
A new driver-focused Porsche Taycan GTS has been unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor Show in the brand’s new Sport Turismo body style. This sleek estate sits alongside the standard Taycan saloon and the more rugged, raised-up Taycan Cross Turismo. According to Porsche, the all-wheel drive Taycan GTS is the “sporty all-rounder of the range”… Continue reading New Porsche Taycan GTS and GTS Sport Turismo join executive EV range
NIO and Shell sign agreement for battery swap stations
Chinese electric car maker NIO has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Shell, which among other things, will see EV battery swapping stations installed in Europe. The agreement states that NIO and the energy giant will “jointly construct and operate battery charging and swapping facilities”. The plan is to install 100 battery swapping stations… Continue reading NIO and Shell sign agreement for battery swap stations
New Volkswagen T-Roc facelift turns up the tech
The Volkswagen T-Roc has been given a mid-life update. A refreshed version of the Golf-sized SUV will go on sale in the UK in spring 2022, with prices starting from around £22,500. What’s more, the T-Roc Cabriolet and hot T-Roc R versions will remain. The T-Roc has proved a popular model for Volkswagen, with more… Continue reading New Volkswagen T-Roc facelift turns up the tech