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C40 Recharge will be first EV-only Volvo
Volvo will launch its first ever electric-only model this summer; a coupé-SUV which indirectly replaces the V40 hatchback, and will only be sold online.
2 March 2021
Author: Alex Grant
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Hyundai-Kia boosts EV roll-out with dedicated platform
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is accelerating its electrification plans from next year with a dedicated, modular electric vehicle platform, providing more than 300 miles of
2 December 2020
News
Personal mobility vital post-Covid, says Fiat
Fiat is predicting “overwhelming” changes for the car industry following the Covid-19 pandemic, with an accelerated transition towards individual mobility solutions, flexible ownership models and
27 October 2020
News
Byton eyes fleet potential for electric SUV
Chinese carmaker Byton has begun talks with fleet finance companies and dealer groups across Europe, recognising sizeable business sales potential for the electric M-Byte SUV,
3 March 2020
Leasys UK puts focus on flexibility for ongoing growth
Leasys, the mobility subsidiary of FCA Bank, is to extend its portfolio of long- and short-term vehicle solutions in the UK, aiming to grow its
22 January 2020
News
EVs no longer just a rational choice, research shows
Driver appeal for electric vehicles has become as important a reason for switching out of petrol and diesel models as financial and environmental savings, according
28 June 2019
News
RDE2 engines but no diesel PHEV for updated Audi Q7
Audi has dropped the diesel plug-in hybrid from the updated Q7 line-up, readying a petrol alternative said to be more in tune with global tastes,
26 June 2019
News
Fiat spots opportunities for affordable EV
Fiat is working towards an electric supermini priced in line with petrol or diesel models, seeing a role for itself in making the technology more
13 June 2019
Features
Spotlight: Ford Kuga
Larger, sportier and with a plug-in hybrid version, the new Kuga feels well placed to continue Ford’s SUV momentum, explains Alex Grant.
11 June 2019
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Audi A4 facelift brings new engines
Audi’s heavily updated A4 line-up will offer richer connectivity and new ‘mild hybrid’ petrol and diesel engines, the carmaker has confirmed.
15 May 2019
Features
Innovation: Renault e-Tech hybrid technology
Renault’s e-Tech hybrid technology debuts next year in the Clio. Alex Grant looks at how the technology is expected to command a diesel-like share of
1 May 2019
News
One in five Mondeos are hybrids, says Ford
Ford recorded a ten-fold year-on-year increase in Mondeo Hybrid registrations during 2018, reaching 10,000 units across Europe, as rising costs and political pressure continued to
3 April 2019
News
New Ford Kuga to include 29g/km plug-in hybrid
Ford’s all-new Kuga SUV will include three ‘electrified’ drivetrains, including a plug-in hybrid with CO2 emissions from 29g/km, alongside petrol and diesel versions.
2 April 2019
News
FCA developing plug-in services for fleets
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is developing a suite of services to support its forthcoming plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, while aiming to offer fleets total
27 March 2019
News
Electrification could mean an end for diesel Clios, says Renault
Renault is expecting to gradually phase out diesel engines from the new Clio, predicting demand for its new hybrid system could be as high as
4 March 2019
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Nissan readies electric SUV as EV demand grows
Nissan is readying a range of ‘electrified’ SUVs, including a standalone battery-electric model, following strong demand for its second-generation Leaf.
1 March 2019
News
NCAP-inspired database ranks vehicles on NOx emissions
Fleets and policymakers can now access at-a-glance information about vehicles’ NOx emissions in urban use, aimed at helping cities with poor air quality to meet
28 February 2019
Road Tests
Road Test: Opel Combo Life
The answer to small families’ mobility woes isn’t always SUV-shaped, explains Alex Grant.
6 February 2019
Motor Show
Road Test: Volvo V60
Volvo’s compact executive wagon gives plenty for rivals to worry about, says Alex Grant.
1 February 2019
Road Tests
Road Test: SsangYong Rexton
SsangYong’s durable flagship puts the focus on roadgoing luxury, explains Alex Grant.
8 January 2019
News
Road Test: Peugeot Rifter
Part van, part MPV, part SUV, the Rifter is a multi-talented family-hauler, explains Alex Grant.
7 December 2018
Road Tests
Road Test: Mazda6
In a tough sector, the 6 offers something a little different to the norm, says Alex Grant.
5 December 2018
Road Tests
Road test: Kia Sportage
There are some notable new diesel options behind Kia’s refreshed best-seller, explains Alex Grant.
30 November 2018
Road Tests
Road Test: Hyundai Nexo
The Nexo SUV brings hydrogen fuel cells a step closer to mass market appeal, explains Alex Grant.
28 November 2018
News
MG to target fleets with electric SUV
MG has previewed an electric version of the ZS SUV in China, with the newcomer set to re-launch the brand in markets across Europe in
20 November 2018
News
New Mitsubishi L200 ups comfort, durability and tech
Mitsubishi has comprehensively upgraded the L200 one-tonne pickup, aimed at improving comfort and durability to cater for both business and private use.
9 November 2018
Road Tests
First Drive: Skoda Fabia
In a growing Skoda line-up, does the familiar Fabia still impress? Alex Grant finds out.
8 November 2018
Road Tests
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz CLS
The CLS is cutting-edge design that plays to some traditional brand strengths, says Alex Grant.
6 November 2018
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Addison Lee aims for autonomous taxis by 2021
Addison Lee Group is aiming to have autonomous vehicles on its London fleet by 2021, following a collaborative agreement with software developer Oxbotica.
28 October 2018
News
Senior changes at LeasePlan
LeasePlan UK managing director, Matt Dyer, has taken up a new role leading the leasing company’s operation in the United States, effective from 1 January.
26 October 2018