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Motability takes £565 million blow as costs soar

The UK’s biggest fleet, whose “explosive” growth in June last year was credited with helping car makers through a tricky period, has reported losses of more than half a billion pounds – saying this highlights the growing cost of car ownership and volatile resale values of EVs. Motability Operations, the company behind the Motability charity,… Continue reading Motability takes £565 million blow as costs soar

UK’s biggest car fleet takes £565 million blow

Does the £17k Volkswagen ID 1 really represent progress?

There’s a lot to like about the Volkswagen ID 1. In an age when cars are forever growing bigger, here’s a proper city car that’s right-sized and looks great. A mainstream car brand committing to the A-segment is something to celebrate. But there’s one big concern: with a promised range of “at least” 155 miles,… Continue reading Does the £17k Volkswagen ID 1 really represent progress?

Volkswagen ID Every1 previews £17k city car for 2027

Volkswagen has vowed to realise its long-held goal of an ‘affordable’ £17,000 electric car in 2027 with the arrival of the production version of the new ID Every1 concept car. Described by Volkswagen as a model “from Europe for Europe”, the new car will serve as the spiritual successor to the Up as an A-segment… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Every1 previews £17k city car for 2027

Jaguar rebrand ‘played out’ despite ‘frustrating’ response

“I don’t think you can plan to be the most talked-about brand on the planet…” says Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover, as he recalls those few days late last year after Jaguar’s rebranding, which must have left him reaching for his phone’s mute button. Ultimately, “the strategy played out” because the rebranding was designed to increase… Continue reading Jaguar rebrand ‘played out’ despite ‘frustrating’ response

Ripping up Jaguar history would be ‘big mistake’, says brand boss

“The team is absolutely unflinching on this: what it’s going to take for Jaguar to succeed and the way that we’re going to do it,” he said. “The design teams, the engineering teams – everybody’s been involved in getting it this far.” Returning to enthusiasts, Glover is frustrated that “messages get filtered” and about the… Continue reading Ripping up Jaguar history would be ‘big mistake’, says brand boss

Exclusive Jaguar interview: fresh details on 986bhp super-GT

On the interior, Glover said Jaguar won’t be “bombarding the driver with technology”. “Most importantly, it’s got to be an amazing place to be in. The technology is there when you need it,” he said. “Jaguar is not going to win by having the best technology. That’s not a strategy. “It’s a bit like the… Continue reading Exclusive Jaguar interview: fresh details on 986bhp super-GT

BMW iX

Swinging open the iX’s frameless driver’s door admits you into a cabin that’s notably less risqué than the car’s outward appearance, but little more ordinary. The large front seats, with their integral-style head restraints, position you quite high and bent- legged at the controls, with good forward visibility (it’s less good over your shoulder and… Continue reading BMW iX

Mazda CX-30

There is little sense of a raised driving position at the wheel, or of a high roofline above your head. As it does from without, the car gives the impression that it’s simply a more practically minded five-door hatchback. It has a good-sized boot, a comfortable and spacious front row, and back seats that are… Continue reading Mazda CX-30

Behind the wheel of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV prototype

Dominik Voogdt, head of overall vehicle engineering for the GLC EV, describes this new braking system as a “game-changer” for overall efficiency. The Galtispuoda Pass: a test of grit and grip For my first drive of the GLC EV, Mercedes has brought me to the Galtispuoda mountain pass, just outside Arjeplog in Sweden’s Arctic north.… Continue reading Behind the wheel of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV prototype