Vauxhall has announced details of the all-new Astra Sports Tourer estate, adding an even more practical body style to the line-up. The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer will be open for orders in early 2022 with first deliveries arriving in the summer, while pricing details are yet to be confirmed. The Astra Sports Tourer features Vauxhall’s latest… Continue reading New 2022 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate makes debut
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New pure-electric BMW 3 Series leaked from Chinese patent office
Images of the upcoming pure-electric BMW 3 Series have been leaked from the Chinese patent office ahead of the EV’s intended launch event in 2022. Although it is unclear at this stage whether an electric BMW 3 Series would be a global model sold in places such as the UK and Europe, it could become… Continue reading New pure-electric BMW 3 Series leaked from Chinese patent office
Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030
Volkswagen has signed new partnerships with three key battery specialists, in a bid to secure the raw materials it needs to build its rapidly expanding electric vehicle lineup. Volkswagen says these deals will allow it to ramp up its EV manufacturing, with the ultimate aim of reaching an annual production capacity of 2.2 million electric… Continue reading Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030
Renault Zoe awarded zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating
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
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