Mercedes is accelerating its all-electric push in the van and MPV sectors, and this is its latest addition: the EQT. It’ll go on sale for around €49,000 (approximately £42,000) in the coming weeks, and next year, a Marco Polo camper van version will arrive in showrooms. The EQT is a derivative of the combustion-engined T-Class… Continue reading New Mercedes EQT all-electric MPV revealed for 2023
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Ford’s Halewood plant set to become electric car factory
Ford has announced it will be investing heavily in its Halewood factory, creating Ford’s first European electric car component production facility. The transition from manufacturing internal combustion engine transmissions to electric power units will create 500 new jobs in the area. Ford says the Halewood plant is integral to its European electrification plan, which will… Continue reading Ford’s Halewood plant set to become electric car factory
New 2023 Ford Ranger Platinum revealed
A new range-topping Ford Ranger Platinum has been revealed, as the firm seeks to expand the appeal of its latest pick-up truck. The Platinum badge is one that’s already used on upmarket versions of its US market trucks and SUVs such as the F-150 and Expedition, and the new Ranger Platinum has been given a unique… Continue reading New 2023 Ford Ranger Platinum revealed
New Morgan Super 3 revealed as Ford-powered 3 Wheeler successor
Morgan is bringing its iconic 3 Wheeler into the modern age with this: the Super 3. The new car swaps the previous version’s V-twin motorcycle engine for a 1.5-litre three-cylinder Ford engine with almost 50 per cent more power, and it’s the first ever Morgan built using a monocoque chassis. The Super 3 is on sale… Continue reading New Morgan Super 3 revealed as Ford-powered 3 Wheeler successor
Morgan unveils limited-run Plus Four LM62
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Morgan’s class win at Le Mans in 1962, where it took top spot in the 2.0-litre class. To celebrate the occasion, the British marque has released a new special-edition version of its Plus Four. Called the LM62, it receives numerous design touches inspired by the Le Mans-winning car,… Continue reading Morgan unveils limited-run Plus Four LM62
Morgan Super 3 gains roof in new Orlebar Brown collaboration
A new one-off Morgan Super 3 has been revealed, which the British brand says is an ultimate ‘holiday ready’ version of its new three-wheeler – not quite in time for the summer. It’s called the OB x Morgan Super 3, and it has been created in collaboration with luxury swimwear brand Orlebar Brown to showcase… Continue reading Morgan Super 3 gains roof in new Orlebar Brown collaboration
UK car manufacturing at half of pre-Covid levels
Car manufacturing in the UK is running at roughly half the level it was before the pandemic, new figures show. Production returned to growth in October 2022, rising 7.4 per cent year-on-year to 69,524 units. This is 48.4 per cent lower than October 2019 and 52.8 per cent lower than the pre-Covid average for October.… Continue reading UK car manufacturing at half of pre-Covid levels
London ULEZ expansion approved and due in August 2023
The further expansion of the London ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been approved, meaning it will cover the entire Greater London Authority area from 29 August 2023. Owners of pre-Euro 4 petrol or pre-Euro 6 diesel cars living inside the zone will have to pay a £12.50 daily charge to use the roads. Mayor of London… Continue reading London ULEZ expansion approved and due in August 2023
Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept being rebuilt for 2023
Next year, Hyundai will revive one of its most significant vehicles since the brand was founded in 1967. The Pony Coupe was first unveiled at the 1974 Turin Motor Show to promote Hyundai as a standalone manufacturer, and for 2023, it’ll be rebuilt in collaboration with Italian design house GFG Style. GFG was founded by… Continue reading Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept being rebuilt for 2023
New Abarth 500e revealed as brand’s first electric hot hatch
Fiat has committed the iconic 500 city car to a pure-electric future – and now it’s time for the company’s performance brand Abarth to deliver its take on the model, with the Abarth 500e. The new car is due on sale in the UK by summer 2023 with prices expected to be above £35,000. The first all-electric Abarth in… Continue reading New Abarth 500e revealed as brand’s first electric hot hatch