Mercedes benz E300eSaloon
Mercedes has been hit by a weakening in demand for electric vehicles
Electric vehicles

​Mercedes-Benz to continue combustion car sales “well into 2030s”

German manufacturer revises its ambition to become an electric-only brand by 2030

23 February 2024
​Mercedes-Benz to continue combustion car sales “well into 2030s”
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Ineos believes that "consumers should have a choice" when it comes to electric powertrains
New cars

Ineos will not "follow sheep" with EV-only offering

Sir Jim Ratcliffe says his 4x4 firm is open to all different powertrain technologies and legislators should be too

23 February 2024
Ineos will not "follow sheep" with EV-only offering
volvo ex30 review 2023 025 dash
EX30's touchscreen controls headlights, mirrors and climate control
New cars

Volvo EX30 sticks with original infotainment despite criticisms

Software tweaks for delayed European cars were ‘about debugging’, says Volvo, not usability improvements

23 February 2024
Volvo EX30 sticks with original infotainment despite criticisms
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Non-compliant vehicles that drive within the expanded ULEZ zone are charged £12.50 a day
Consumer

Non-compliant ULEZ vehicles to be sent to Ukraine

Cars, vans and trucks will be used for humanitarian and medical needs; deliveries to start "within weeks"

23 February 2024
Non-compliant ULEZ vehicles to be sent to Ukraine
Renault Scenic E tech front three quarter
It uses a 167bhp motor and a 60kWh battery for a claimed range of 261 miles
New cars

New entry-level Renault Scenic cuts price to £37,495

Electric family SUV now undercuts key rivals with Comfort Range specification; still has a 261-mile range

23 February 2024
New entry-level Renault Scenic cuts price to £37,495
Electric cars

Vauxhall Corsa becomes cheapest electric car in the UK

New Yes trim level saves buyers £5550, taking the supermini beneath the MG 4 EV and Fiat 500

23 February 2024
Vauxhall Corsa becomes cheapest electric car in the UK
Genesis GV60 active air flap
Hyundai’s active air skirt drops in front of wheels to redirect air
Technology

Electric cars need to wear skirts for maximum range

Active air skirt gets two panels ahead of front wheels to improve aero and reduce Cd by 2.8%

23 February 2024
Electric cars need to wear skirts for maximum range
Slideshow

Great cars that pass the ULEZ - and some great bargains that don't

No matter where you are, London's ULEZ expansion offers great ways to get around on the cheap

23 February 2024
Great cars that pass the ULEZ - and some great bargains that don't
Evo38 side 2
The Kimera Evo38 has been created as a “what would have been” if the 037’s lineage had continued
New cars

Kimera Evo38 is Lancia 037 reborn with 600bhp, four-wheel drive

Italian firm's second reimagining of rally monster blends modern tech with classic touches

22 February 2024
Kimera Evo38 is Lancia 037 reborn with 600bhp, four-wheel drive
Lotus line up 2
Lotus rebranded as an electric-only car maker following its takeover by Chinese behemoth Geely
Finance and corporate

Lotus EV division valued at $5.5bn in public listing

Listing on the New York stock exchange will value EV-focused Lotus Technology division at $5.5 billion

22 February 2024
Lotus EV division valued at $5.5bn in public listing

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