BMW has recently revealed its new iX3 SUV at the Munich motor show, as the first member of its ‘Neue Klasse’ of EVs. These cars are critical for the company’s future just as the original ‘Neue Klasse’ of mid-sized saloons was back in the early 1960s, when BMW found itself under serious financial pressure. It… Continue reading BMWs, VWs and Mercs headline German motor show – 64 years ago
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Crucial new Volvo EX60 to be revealed on 21 January
The crucial new Volvo EX60 electric family SUV, described as a “cornerstone” of the firm’s future line-up, will be revealed on 21 January. The Swedish firm has been gradually hyping the launch of the new EV for months and CEO Håkan Samuelsson has now confirmed its reveal date on social media platform LinkedIn with an early look… Continue reading Crucial new Volvo EX60 to be revealed on 21 January
Renault to channel Papa and Nicole for new UK-specific Clio adverts
Renault will launch a UK-specific marketing campaign for the new sixth-generation Clio in a landmark break from the established convention of global advertising – channelling the spirit of one of the best-known car ads of all time. The company will look to replicate the success of Papa and Nicole, the fictional father and daughter it created for… Continue reading Renault to channel Papa and Nicole for new UK-specific Clio adverts
Jeep discounts Avenger EV by £3750 in response to ECG
Jeep has cut the price of the electric Avenger by £3750 following the introduction of the government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), for which it has yet to qualify. The discount has been applied to all trim levels of the EV, meaning its price now ranges from £26,249 for the entry-level Longitude model to £30,249 for… Continue reading Jeep discounts Avenger EV by £3750 in response to ECG
EVs, skateboards, table football: Renault opens flagship London store
Renault has opened a new flagship showroom in London’s Battersea Power Station shopping centre, designed to show off its dramatically evolved brand image and new-generation electric cars to the British public. Similar in its conception to the shopping centre showrooms operated by Polestar, Tesla and Genesis, the new ‘Rnlt’ store is “designed to provide visitors… Continue reading EVs, skateboards, table football: Renault opens flagship London store
Citroen issues no-drive notice for four models over brake worries
Citroën has told UK customers to not drive four of its newest models after a brake failure issue was discovered. The affected cars are right-hand-drive versions of the new Citroën C3, ë-C3, C3 Aircross and ë-C3 Aircross. The Vauxhall Frontera and Frontera Electric are also affected, but customer deliveries of those cars have yet to start.… Continue reading Citroen issues no-drive notice for four models over brake worries
New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross revealed as rebadged Scenic
Mitsubishi has unveiled the second-generation Eclipse Cross as a rebadged Renault Scenic, giving the brand a crucial battery-electric model as it effectively relaunches in Europe. It is differentiated from its French counterpart by styling tweaks such as Mitsubishi’s ‘Dynamic Shield’ grille, flanked by new streak-like daytime-running lights. The rear lights remain the same as on… Continue reading New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross revealed as rebadged Scenic
Inability to repair EV batteries could cause insurance to spike
Insurance premiums for electric cars will continue to rise unless the UK can find a cost-effective way of repairing damaged batteries rather than replacing them, warns Thatcham Research, an organisation owned by motor insurers. This is because the component is worth up to 55% of the value of a new EV – and more as… Continue reading Inability to repair EV batteries could cause insurance to spike
Polestar boss: 80% of customers like oddball features
Polestar is happy to have polarising features on its cars as a way of standing out against the competition. These include the likes of the lack of rear window on the Polestar 4, which instead has a camera to give the driver a digital rear view. At the recent Munich motor show, CEO Michael Lohscheller… Continue reading Polestar boss: 80% of customers like oddball features
Ten years after Dieselgate, does Europe have its swagger back?
Ten years ago, on September 18, 2015, the automotive industry changed forever with one ‘Notice of Violation’ issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That might sound dry, but it was a bombshell that rapidly shook the entire automotive world. The EPA notice revealed “irregularities” in the nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions in the… Continue reading Ten years after Dieselgate, does Europe have its swagger back?