All industry eyes on chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget were peeled for an announcement about the desired introduction of incentives to help boost flagging private electric car sales, not that many held out much hope of their introduction. When so many taxes are going up, offering handouts for expensive goods was never going to be a likely outcome… Continue reading Contradictory Budget encourages drivers to stick with old ICE cars
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Electric 2W sales rocket 85% in October to 139,000 units, TVS regains lead over Bajaj, Ola bounces back
Festive October turned out to be an electrifying month for manufacturers of electric two-wheelers. At 139,031 units, retail sales in October 2024, which ushered in the 32-day festive season across India, registered handsome 85% year-on-year growth (October 2023: 75,164 units). October 2024’s retails of 139,031 units are the e2W industry’s second-best monthly performance after the… Continue reading Electric 2W sales rocket 85% in October to 139,000 units, TVS regains lead over Bajaj, Ola bounces back
Electric 2W sales rocket 85% in October to 139,000 units, TVS regains lead over Bajaj, Ola bounces back
Festive October turned out to be an electrifying month for manufacturers of electric two-wheelers. At 139,031 units, retail sales in October 2024, which ushered in the 32-day festive season across India, registered handsome 85% year-on-year growth (October 2023: 75,164 units). October 2024’s retails of 139,031 units are the e2W industry’s second-best monthly performance after the… Continue reading Electric 2W sales rocket 85% in October to 139,000 units, TVS regains lead over Bajaj, Ola bounces back
Hyundai Inster
The Inster is priced from £23,495 for a smaller battery version (this 42kWh model’s range is yet to be homologated in Europe, yet is rated at 186 miles in Korea). The 229-mile version gets a larger 49kWh battery and costs from £25,045; this is the version we tested, and had a displayed range of 220… Continue reading Hyundai Inster
2024 Volvo XC90 pricing revealed, starting at £63,790
Volvo has announced prices for its revitalised XC90 SUV, which will launch with two hybrid powertrains. Kicking off at £63,790 for the entry-level B5 model and £72,650 for the plug-in hybrid T8, this is considerably cheaper than the all-electric EX90, which costs from £96,255. The new XC90 will be offered in three trim levels: Core,… Continue reading 2024 Volvo XC90 pricing revealed, starting at £63,790
Best cars for tall people
As with the other electric SUVs in this list there’s no transmission tunnel to worry about, which means those with longer legs can more easily spread out to get comfy in the rear seats. Headroom is excellent, too. Mercedes EQS SUV Pros Cons Refined Flawed ride Useful rear-wheel steering Expensive Huge practicality Heavy Not to… Continue reading Best cars for tall people
New Morgan Plus Six Pinnacle is a near-£100k limited-run swansong
This is the new Morgan Plus Six Pinnacle: a last-of-the-line swansong for the British maker’s “high-powered” sports cars. It completes a lineage dating back more than 50 years, and precedes the company’s all-new flagship due in 2025. The Plus Six has only been in production since 2019 – taking the mantle from the Plus 8,… Continue reading New Morgan Plus Six Pinnacle is a near-£100k limited-run swansong
Best fun cars: The most entertaining picks from £3,000 to brand new
If it seems like genuine automotive entertainment is creeping ever further from reach, the preserve of supercars for the super-rich, then don’t despair – because not only are some new cars at perfectly reasonable prices still fantastic fun, but there should be little stopping you from looking at something a few years older and picking… Continue reading Best fun cars: The most entertaining picks from £3,000 to brand new
Ford Mustang Mach-E given round of 2025 updates
Donna Dickson, the Mustang Mach-E’s chief engineer said, “We’re dedicated to giving [customers] the best version of Mustang Mach-E possible, and that means giving them features they have been asking for, including the new heat pump and more interior space up front.” Upgrades to the firm’s BlueCruise system – now branded BlueCruise 1.5 – mean… Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E given round of 2025 updates
Car Deal of the Day: Get this Ford Focus Estate for only £213 per month before it disappears from showrooms
One of the best family estates to drive 1.0-litre mild hybrid power Initial payment of £2,861, then 36 months at £213 Estate cars are dying off, and the Ford Focus isn’t long for this world, either. What better time, then, to pick up a great-value Ford Focus Estate, which remains an appealing alternative to the… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Get this Ford Focus Estate for only £213 per month before it disappears from showrooms