2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid goes on sale in UK
The Kia Niro Hybrid has been on sale in the United States since early 2017, but at its launch, the brand promised a plug-in hybrid version would arrive by the end of this year as well.
Towing with a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car
An increasing number of motorists are considering a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric model for their next car, replacing a diesel or petrol. While this can be a great move for cutting pollution and ensuring you have an affordable car to run, what if you often tow a caravan, horsebox or heavy trailer?
Electric vehicles dominate Frankfurt Motor Show
Judging from the floor here at the Frankfurt Motor Show, gas is out and electricity is in. As the world searches for ways to reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency, manufacturers are doing their part by offering new EVs, be it in concept or production model form.
Bernstein: Four reasons electric cars are poised to completely take over
Government support, improving cost economics, technological development and market sentiment are all shifting in favor of battery electric vehicles All light vehicles could eventually be electric. Tesla’s disruption has played a key role There are four big reasons to be bullish on electric vehicles, according to Bernstein.
The curious enquirer, how electric car drivers are helping to change the public’s view on electric motoring
At least once a month I get stopped to talk about my electric car, usually as I plug-in to charge but sometimes after parking. People want to know what it’s ‘really like’.
Global shockwaves from electric cars will be here sooner rather than later
When Jaguar Land Rover followed in the tracks of Volvo last week with its shift to an electric-powered future, the car maker didn’t just talk about hybrids and batteries. Its chief executive also showed that his company, like governments and oil firms, is finally waking up to the global shockwaves electric cars will
Does 2017 mark the beginning of the end for the internal combustion engine?
It’s inevitable. Burning fossil fuels in the 21st Century has become the new smoking and whether you are a liberal lefty willing on zero-emission zones or a hard-right climate sceptic, expect to soon be bombarded with marketing bumf about why your next car should be an electric one and why you need to give up
UK Sets New High of Plug-In Car Market Share in August at 2.2%
August is traditionally a weak auto sales month in the UK, but nevertheless plug-ins keep moving up – both in terms of net sales, and market share.
New Nissan Leaf priced from £26,490
The Mk2 Nissan Leaf has a range of 235 miles – with a 310-mile model to follow – and advanced autonomous systems
Jaguar Land Rover to make only electric or hybrid cars from 2020
Carmaker follows Volvo in spelling an end for petrol or diesel-only cars, despite not making any electric vehicles at present.