Vehicle manufacturing

MIRA boss: UK car industry is ‘up for the fight’ to survive

Horiba Mira managing director Declan Allen says talent is here but investment and collaboration are needed

25 April 2023
Autocar Business
MIRA boss: UK car industry is ‘up for the fight’ to survive
Mercedes Benz E Class front three quarter
The new E-Class is a more contemporary take on the traditional luxury saloon
New cars

New Mercedes E-Class brings 69-mile PHEV and up to 375bhp

Latest version of the executive saloon emphasises new technologies, including on-board artificial intelligence

25 April 2023
New Mercedes E-Class brings 69-mile PHEV and up to 375bhp
Jesse Crosse Kia E Niro
Crosse installed a hybrid system, integrating inverter, solar panels and battery storage
Electric cars

Can solar panels be used to charge an electric car for free?

We fit a a hybrid solar system to our garage to see how much money we can save on charging our Kia e-Niro

25 April 2023
Can solar panels be used to charge an electric car for free?
Toyota Hilux firefighting truck front three quarter
The new hardware is housed in a highly bespoke, six-wheel-drive response vehicle
New cars

UK company reveals 6WD EV battery fire response truck

Yorkshire firm's six-wheel-drive Hiload can reach tricky areas with its radical direct-injection fire-fighting tech

24 April 2023
UK company reveals 6WD EV battery fire response truck
Learner driver with passenger 2022
Proposed graduated driving licence structure will reportedly be considered on 16 May
New cars

Report: UK could ban young drivers from taking passengers

Ban on those aged under 25 taking young passengers in their first year of driving to be considered

24 April 2023
Report: UK could ban young drivers from taking passengers
Electric cars

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

Few topics are as charged as EV charging times. So what options are available, and how fast are they really?

24 April 2023
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
Electric cars

How safe are electric cars?

Batteries and high-voltage electrical systems can pose a fire risk - but in reality, EVs are just as safe as other cars

24 April 2023
How safe are electric cars?
New cars

The electric cars with the best real-world range

Range estimates are exactly that - estimates. We show you what you can expect from an EV in the real-world

24 April 2023
The electric cars with the best real-world range
Hyundai Kona Electric 2021 front quarter tracking
The PiGC was worth £1500 when it was axed in 2022
New cars

Hyundai boss calls for return of EV purchase incentives

The Plug-in Car Grant (PiGC) originally offered 25% off the price of a new EV, up to £5000

24 April 2023
Hyundai boss calls for return of EV purchase incentives
Mini dealership
Data has shown a 28% decline in the number of fleet and business registrations this year
Company cars

Fleets target new suppliers as manufacturer relationships hit new low

Operators slam poor communication despite signs of improving vehicle supply

24 April 2023
Fleets target new suppliers as manufacturer relationships hit new low

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