The AA has become the first roadside assistance firm to use fully electric vehicles, launching a new fleet of electric vans and trucks to prepare for its transition to net-zero emissions and investigate the use of EVs in “real-life settings”. Using a “test and scale” approach, the firm will deploy three ‘concept’ battery-electric assistance and… Continue reading AA is the first firm to deploy electric recovery vehicles in the UK
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
New VW Golf GTI Clubsport to be unveiled at Nürburgring 24 Hours
The refreshed Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport will be unveiled at next week’s Nürburgring 24 Hours race, sporting a new, meaner-looking face. Track-honed, and fitted with lowered sport-tuned suspension, the hot hatchback will also be the first UK-market VW to have an illuminated front badge – thanks to a recent local law change. The flagship of the VW… Continue reading New VW Golf GTI Clubsport to be unveiled at Nürburgring 24 Hours
Production of next Nissan Leaf could begin as soon as March
The transformation of the Sunderland site, a project called EV36Zero, includes the construction of a second battery factory next door to supply batteries for the next Leaf, and a third gigafactory also planned nearby. They will be run by Nissan’s Chinese partner, Envision. Within the factory itself, the former Leaf battery assembly line is being… Continue reading Production of next Nissan Leaf could begin as soon as March
2024 Nissan Qashqai goes on sale from £30,135
The refreshed Nissan Qashqai, which has received a bold new look and a host of technical upgrades, has today gone on sale priced from £30,135. The starting price of the family crossover, which began production today, has risen £3000 over the pre-facelifted car due to the ditching of the entry-level Visia trim. The range is… Continue reading 2024 Nissan Qashqai goes on sale from £30,135
Ford E-Transit Custom
The E-Transit being a working tool doesn’t diminish range anxiety – after all you can’t really plug in on a customer’s drive while on a job. A 64kWh battery delivering a WLTP range of 202 miles. If that’s not enough, charging speeds of up to 125kW is enough to give top up the battery from… Continue reading Ford E-Transit Custom
AGTZ Twin Tail is coachbuilt Alpine A110 inspired by Le Mans racer
The Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail, the famed design house’s modern reinterpretation of the Alpine A220 Le Mans racer, will make its debut at Lake Como, Italy, this weekend. Based on the Alpine A110, it is a 248bhp ultra-lightweight racer for the road, borne out of a joint venture between Zagato and Polish supercar dealer La… Continue reading AGTZ Twin Tail is coachbuilt Alpine A110 inspired by Le Mans racer
Kia EV3 revealed as sub-£30k electric SUV with 373-mile range
The new Kia EV3 will bring ‘flagship’ technology from larger bespoke electric models to the compact SUV segment, according to the firm – with European versions offering a range of more than 370 miles. First shown in concept form last year, the third model in the Korean firm’s range of bespoke electric cars takes clear… Continue reading Kia EV3 revealed as sub-£30k electric SUV with 373-mile range
BYD aims to replace Routemaster with 400-mile EV London bus
Charging is possible at up to 500kW via a pantograph (overhead) connection, but conventional ports are fitted for conventional rapid charging in depots and at public stations – with the possibility to connect more than one charger at a time to boost speed. BYD remains tight-lipped on precise commercial objectives and volume projections, given the… Continue reading BYD aims to replace Routemaster with 400-mile EV London bus
Maxus Mifa 9
The driver of the Mifa 9 is well cared for, at least in range-topping Premium trim, with many-way electric adjustment, heating and massage functions. Behind, the two captain’s chairs – of leather and PVC, and with ‘Mifa 9’ headrest embroidery – are even more comfortable and yet more adjustable, by way of a small touchscreen… Continue reading Maxus Mifa 9
Alpine’s hydrogen V6 hypercar could make production
Alpine is exploring the possibility of putting the extreme Alpenglow concept into limited production as a road-going supercar with a hydrogen-combustion engine. First shown in 2022, the Alpenglow recently nudged closer to a potential production car when it became the Hy4 – a rolling prototype fitted with the French brand’s first hydrogen combustion engine. It… Continue reading Alpine’s hydrogen V6 hypercar could make production