BMW is targeting a WLTP-verified range of 360 miles for its forthcoming all-electric iNEXT SUV. The iNEXT was first unveiled at 2018 Los Angeles Motor Show in concept form and, when it reaches the UK in 2021, it will act as the technological halo for the brand’s zero-emissions “i” range, rivalling the Audi e-tron. Our… Continue reading New 2021 BMW iNEXT targets 360-mile range
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‘Jaguar is beating the rest of the world in terms of car design and style’
Jaguar has just invested untold years and countless people – plus a cool half a billion quid – on a new, world-beating product with a loud but stylish ‘Made in England’ tag proudly attached to it. But the firm is insisting that this latest masterpiece, built at Gaydon, Warwickshire, isn’t for sale – at… Continue reading ‘Jaguar is beating the rest of the world in terms of car design and style’
Lynk & Co electric cars to arrive in UK by 2022
Lynk & Co will definitely be available in the UK by the end of 2022 according to the company’s CEO Alain Visser, with only the 01 SUV model to be sold in Europe via the company’s novel subscription model. “In Europe we start next year,” Visser told Auto Express. “At the end of the year we… Continue reading Lynk & Co electric cars to arrive in UK by 2022
Suzuki reveals two new concepts for Tokyo
Suzuki has revealed a pair of retro-styled concept cars that will debut at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese manufacturer celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2020, and intends to use the event to preview future products for its second centenary. The first concept car is a two-door, plug-in hybrid coupe, called the Waku SPO.… Continue reading Suzuki reveals two new concepts for Tokyo
New 2020 Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid production begins
Production of the new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid has started ahead of its 2020 launch. The model will be built at the Kvasiny plant in the East of the Czech Republic, which has undergone a 12 million Euro refurbishment to enable the production of electrified cars. The new iV will be produced alongside the… Continue reading New 2020 Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid production begins
“If the future’s tough for cars, it’s tougher for car shows”
For those of us who love cars, the motor show has been an important part of our lives over the years. And for those of us lucky enough to report on the business we love, they’re even more important. For us, it’s not just about gazing longingly at the latest models. This industry is about… Continue reading “If the future’s tough for cars, it’s tougher for car shows”
New all-electric Vauxhall Corsa-e to start from just over £26k
UK prices for the pure-electric version of the next-generation Vauxhall Corsa have been confirmed. Including the Government’s plug-in car grant, the new Corsa-e will start from £26,490, while the first 500 customers to place an order will receive a free home charging kit. When first deliveries begin in April 2020, the Corsa-e will be the first… Continue reading New all-electric Vauxhall Corsa-e to start from just over £26k
Ford files patent for tailgate-mounted video projector
The patent, filed by Ford Global Technologies, describes a video projector mounted on a car’s tailgate. When the boot is open, films or television programmes can be projected from the rear of the car. The wording of the patent suggests the video would be stored on the user’s smartphone, to which the car would be… Continue reading Ford files patent for tailgate-mounted video projector
‘Car-sharing companies still have to work hard to convince the masses’
Car-sharing is nothing new – we’ve long been able to rent cars. But with ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric, Sharing) a car industry buzz phrase, it’s become a sector that’s gripped by start-up fever. Plenty of new companies are claiming to be the next big thing, some already backed by big names, while car makers are… Continue reading ‘Car-sharing companies still have to work hard to convince the masses’
MS-RT Ford Transit Connect offers aggressive looks for £24k
MS-RT has announced a new styling pack for the Ford Transit Connect van, which adds a more aggressive body kit and a reworked interior. The launch edition model goes on sale in September this year, priced at £23,995 for the manual and £24,995 for the automatic, with production being limited to 40 units. Standard production… Continue reading MS-RT Ford Transit Connect offers aggressive looks for £24k