Audi E-tron at Freewire charger 2022
Freewire's Boost Charger uses a battery for electricity rather than a costly grid connection
Electric vehicles

Taking EV chargers off-grid could slash costs for drivers and suppliers

Battery-storage tech could be key to expanding UK's rapid charging network, says incoming US firm Freewire

19 January 2023
Autocar Business
Taking EV chargers off-grid could slash costs for drivers and suppliers
alpine suv copy
Pair of rakish, top-rung SUVs being readied for 2027 and 2028 launches
New cars

Alpine mulls Lotus platform for new electric luxury SUVs

Company boss says Lotus underpinnings would be a "natural fit" for Porsche Macan and Cayenne rivals

19 January 2023
Alpine mulls Lotus platform for new electric luxury SUVs
Long-Term Review

Dacia Jogger 2022 long-term test

Our photographer pushed this seven-seat estate to its limits for 18,935 miles. Here’s his final verdict

19 January 2023
Dacia Jogger 2022 long-term test
jeep avenger paris motor show 01 front static
Stellantis-built 54kWh battery can give 248 miles of range, according to the WLTP cycle
New cars

Jeep Avenger electric SUV to launch from £36,500

New EV, already 2023 European Car of the Year, will be joined by three more electric cars in Europe by 2025

18 January 2023
Jeep Avenger electric SUV to launch from £36,500
Podcasts

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 19)

This week the boys talk Ford's Mustang Mach E, the classic car off-season and why Prior likes Hummer's EV

18 January 2023
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 19)
scout suv render side
Scout's first models – an SUV and pick-up – were teased with the launch of the brand's website
Electric vehicles

Who will build Volkswagen's Scout electric 4x4s?

The Scout was arguably the world's first SUV in 1962 – now it's being revived as an EV for 2026

18 January 2023
Autocar Business
Who will build Volkswagen's Scout electric 4x4s?
Traffic on motorway 2013
The UK's average passenger car is 10 years old, whereas the EU average is 12 years
Environment and energy

Average car in UK is 10 years old, says ACEA

European industry lobby group's 2023 Vehicles in Service report finds UK car parc is newer than EU average

17 January 2023
Autocar Business
Average car in UK is 10 years old, says ACEA
Hyundai Ioniq charging
An awareness campaign will also be commissioned as part of the government's efforts
New cars

New government plan to save EV drivers £1000 per year

Plan, developed with energy regulator Ofgem, involves installing more streetside lamp-post chargers

17 January 2023
New government plan to save EV drivers £1000 per year
Black Kia Niro in front of red Kia Niro
Wait time for popular Kia Niro EV currently stands at eight months
New cars

Kia to avoid 'dangerous' price cuts to protect residual values

Kia UK boss Paul Philpott says Korean brand won't look to match Tesla's £8000 discount strategy

17 January 2023
Kia to avoid 'dangerous' price cuts to protect residual values
04 renault megane e tech electric rt 2022 headlight front fascia
The new Mégane E-Tech Electric was Renault's best-selling EV, with 33,000 sold
Car sales

Renault sales fall for fourth consecutive year despite EV growth

Sales dropped 9.4%, although French brand gained in C-segment and increased popularity in non-European markets

17 January 2023
Autocar Business
Renault sales fall for fourth consecutive year despite EV growth

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