Public EV charging providers are calling on the Government to cut the rate of VAT paid on topping up an electric car at a public chargepoint. A total of 23 charging firm bosses signed a letter from the Fair Charge campaign to the Treasury, calling for public chargepoint VAT to be slashed from 20 per… Continue reading Cut VAT on public electric car charging, firms demand
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Renault R5 Turbo 3E continues celebration of the Renault 5
2022 marks 50 years since we first saw the Renault 5 and the French firm is celebrating with a ‘reinterpretation’ of it, called the R5 Turbo 3E. A one-off show car referencing the Renault 5 Turbo, it’s set for a public debut at the Chantilly Arts and Elegance concours later this month, before making its… Continue reading Renault R5 Turbo 3E continues celebration of the Renault 5
“There’s more to cutting emissions than simply buying an electric car”
BMW is ramping up the technology on its iconic 3 Series saloon – to devastating effect. Three days in Munich last week showed us that while this iteration is all but certain to be the last 3 Series as we know it, BMW is right on track with what comes next. Sustainable mobility is a… Continue reading “There’s more to cutting emissions than simply buying an electric car”
New Skoda Vision GT is digital single-seater sports car concept
This is our first glimpse at a new digital-only concept car from Skoda, called the Vision GT. The Czech firm says it draws inspiration from its 1957 1100 OHC racer, although it receives a pure-electric powertrain and a single-seat cockpit in the centre of the car’s angular body. Skoda’s ‘Icons Get a Makeover’ series has… Continue reading New Skoda Vision GT is digital single-seater sports car concept
New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance plug-in hybrid arrives packing 671bhp punch
Mercedes-AMG is employing Formula One tech for the road with its new C 63 S E-Performance super saloon. The firm has turned to plug-in hybrid power inspired by the pinnacle of motorsport to deliver a huge 671bhp output from its new engine and electric motor combination, pushing the C 63 S ahead of rival super… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance plug-in hybrid arrives packing 671bhp punch
New 2022 Ford Ranger available to order from £47,220
The new Ford Ranger has arrived in the UK, with prices starting from £47,220 including VAT. The new Ranger is the fourth generation of the American pick-up to go on sale over here, and the badge has managed to secure a 40-per cent market share in recent years. The success of the Ranger has been… Continue reading New 2022 Ford Ranger available to order from £47,220
New Mercedes GLC: specs, pricing and engines
The Mercedes GLC is the brand’s best-selling car worldwide, Stuttgart having sold 2.6 million units since 2008 (including the GLK-Class predecessor). The new one picks up where the old GLC left, hoping to further establish itself in the all-important mid-size premium SUV market. Once again, it will have to compete with some excellent rivals including… Continue reading New Mercedes GLC: specs, pricing and engines
All-electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore revealed in new video
Maserati has posted a video of its new GranTurismo Folgore online, showing an undisguised prototype taking to Californian roads. We’ve spied the all-electric coupe testing before and it looks like the final car will retain the same exterior design as those versions. The GranTurismo Folgore is Maserati’s first all-electric car, beating domestic rivals Ferrari and… Continue reading All-electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore revealed in new video
New range-topping Citroen My Ami Tonic revealed with £8,695 price tag
The Citroen Ami is the cheapest new car in Britain, starting from £8,095 or £19.99 a month on the keenest finance deal, and now there’s a new ‘My Ami Tonic’ model topping the tiny electric cars lineup. Available to order now from £8,695, the new My Ami Tonic features a new khaki and yellow exterior… Continue reading New range-topping Citroen My Ami Tonic revealed with £8,695 price tag
New Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years sets Nurburgring benchmark for R-badged models
To mark 20 years since the VR6-engined Mk4 Golf R32, Volkswagen has released its fastest R model yet: the Golf R 20 Years. The special edition gets more power and a sportier drivetrain calibration than standard, which has allowed it to lap the Nurburgring in 7:47.31 – faster than any other R-badged model. The 328bhp… Continue reading New Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years sets Nurburgring benchmark for R-badged models