The Audi Q5 Sportback coupe-SUV is now available with a choice of two plug-in hybrid powertrains. The car is on sale now, priced from £53,435 for the entry-level 50 TFSI e quattro Sport and £59,085 for the 55 TFSI e quattro powertrain. Audi’s more affordable Q5 Sportback 50 TFSI e quattro is powered by a… Continue reading New Audi Q5 Sportback TFSI e PHEV unveiled
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New 2021 Volvo C40 joins brand’s electric car line-up
Volvo has scored a smash hit with its XC40 small SUV – and now the firm is hoping to score additional sales with the second of its new generation of 40-series models, the C40 Recharge. The new Volvo C40 Recharge is the first purely electric model from the Swedish manufacturer, a potential rival for everything… Continue reading New 2021 Volvo C40 joins brand’s electric car line-up
Jaguar J-Pace large electric SUV likely axed as part of new strategy
Jaguar has axed plans for its much-rumoured all-electric J-Pace luxury SUV as part of the British brand’s new ‘Reimagine’ business plan, that will see the firm become an EV-only manufacturer by 2025. Jaguar Land Rover’s new boss, Thierry Bolloré, confirmed that the all-electric XJ large saloon car was no longer part of the firm’s future… Continue reading Jaguar J-Pace large electric SUV likely axed as part of new strategy
New all-electric Range Rover due on sale by 2024
Land Rover is in the process of its largest product overhaul ever. It will see the brand launch six fully electric models within the next five years, and one of the first to arrive will be a pure-EV version of the all-new Range Rover. The fifth generation of the luxury off-roader is due to launch… Continue reading New all-electric Range Rover due on sale by 2024
Jaguar Land Rover returns to profit in Q3 despite pandemic
Jaguar Land Rover has issued its financials for the third quarter of this financial year, revealing a pre-tax profit of £439 million from September to December 2020 despite the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit. That figure is the best third-quarter performance Jaguar Land Rover has on record, showing a £121 million improvement over… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover returns to profit in Q3 despite pandemic
Best SUVs to buy 2021
If you’re in the market for an SUV you’re spoilt for choice these days. Almost every manufacturer makes an SUV, many make a whole range of them and the variety of models on offer is huge. The SUV options are growing all the time to accommodate demand, making choosing the best SUV for your needs… Continue reading Best SUVs to buy 2021
Iconic Ford Escort Mk2 is reborn by specialist MST
The Ford Escort Mk2 is back by way of an unofficial continuation project by specialist MST Cars, which has revealed the first new, rear-wheel-drive escort produced since the Mk2’s official discontinuation in 1980. Rallying supply company MST, which has sold full replacement bodyshells for Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts for some time now, has gone one… Continue reading Iconic Ford Escort Mk2 is reborn by specialist MST
Ferrari Approved used car scheme
Buy through Ferrari’s certified pre-owned programme, and you’ll get a two-year warranty, and cars up to 14 years old are offered. Despite this we found that the highest-mileage car on the scheme was a classic Ferrari 250 GT with around 55,000 miles on the clock, clearly much older than 14. • Best used cars to buy… Continue reading Ferrari Approved used car scheme
Next generation Jaguar Land Rover interiors to be made from recycled plastic waste
Jaguar Land Rover has announced that future models will use new materials created with recycled wasteland and ocean plastic, as part of a new company-wide sustainability drive. The British company has teamed up with Italian fibre and polymer giant Aquaful, with next generation cars set to be offered with floor mats and interior trims using… Continue reading Next generation Jaguar Land Rover interiors to be made from recycled plastic waste
UK needs £16.7bn electric car charging investment to hit 2035 goals
An investment of £16.7bn will be required in public EV charging infrastructure if the UK is to be ready for the ban on sales of cars with an internal combustion engine in 2035, according to fresh analysis. The research, from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), estimates that 1.7 million public chargers will… Continue reading UK needs £16.7bn electric car charging investment to hit 2035 goals