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Connected Kerb promises 190,000 new public on-street electric car chargers

Connected Kerb promises 190,000 new public on-street electric car chargers
Connected Kerb's electric car charger plans include the largest ever deployment by a local authority with 7,000 chargers for West Sussex
“The profit the Government makes on every electric car sold is indefensible”

“The profit the Government makes on every electric car sold is indefensible”
Mike Rutherford thinks VAT is hitting the affordability of electric cars, and thus driving down sales in showrooms
New 2021 Volkswagen Taigo coupe-SUV on sale from £21,960

New 2021 Volkswagen Taigo coupe-SUV on sale from £21,960
Volkswagen has confirmed pricing and opened order books for the Taigo - the T-Cross’s sportier, more aggressive looking sibling
Drivers think new cars have too much expensive tech

Drivers think new cars have too much expensive tech
A survey by budget car brand Dacia shows that a third of UK drivers don’t use 75% of the features fitted to their cars
Brand loyalty evaporates as car demand hits all-time high

Brand loyalty evaporates as car demand hits all-time high
Record demand for cars amid new and used supply shortages persuades buyers to abandon favourite brands
Shadow minister criticises DfT over electric car charging accessibility

Shadow minister criticises DfT over electric car charging accessibility
The DfT declines to answer questions over Equality Act obligations after Kerry McCarthy - the Shadow Minister for Green Transport – criticises the lac…
Classic Ford F-100 Eluminator pick-up concept powered by new electric crate motor

Classic Ford F-100 Eluminator pick-up concept powered by new electric crate motor
The concept has 473bhp and four-wheel drive, courtesy of the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition’s dual-motor electric powertrain
New BMW 3 Series Touring facelift spied

New BMW 3 Series Touring facelift spied
The revamped estate version of the BMW 3 Series is set to arrive in 2023 with fresh design and infotainment upgrade
'The Budget was a missed opportunity for the UK to take the lead on electric cars’

'The Budget was a missed opportunity for the UK to take the lead on electric cars’
Consumer editor Chris Rosamond feels that the Autumn Budget failed to address the issue of electric car affordability
'Building the Aston Martin DBX was a battle, here’s the inside story'

'Building the Aston Martin DBX was a battle, here’s the inside story'
Former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer tells the story of Aston’s first SUV from concept to reality, and it wasn’t all plain sailing
ZipCharge reveals ‘portable’ electric car charging station

ZipCharge reveals ‘portable’ electric car charging station
The ZipCharge Go is a travel case sized charging station that provides 8kWh of power and will be priced similarly to a home wallbox
MINI’s bold future to include small MPV based on Urbanaut concept

MINI’s bold future to include small MPV based on Urbanaut concept
MINI has revealed that it will introduce a ‘new vehicle concept’ prioritising space and versatility and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Rally-ready Ford Bronco DR revealed with 395bhp V8

Rally-ready Ford Bronco DR revealed with 395bhp V8
Ford unwraps the Bronco DR race car, built to tackle the Baja 1000 with motorsport-derived components and V8 power
Jaguar Land Rover files £302 million loss for Q2 2021

Jaguar Land Rover files £302 million loss for Q2 2021
The company mainly attributes the loss to reduced production capacity brought on by the global semiconductor shortage
Tesla Supercharger pilot scheme opens for other EVs in Holland

Tesla Supercharger pilot scheme opens for other EVs in Holland
Non-Tesla EVs can now recharge at 10 Superchargers in the Netherlands, as the company tests the waters for global roll-out
'Tesla will have to work harder to stay at the top'

'Tesla will have to work harder to stay at the top'
Steve Fowler points out how quickly the electric car industry is changing and what Tesla is doing to keep up
'Many don't have the means to switch to electric cars' 

'Many don't have the means to switch to electric cars'
Mike Rutherford points out the sometimes costly nature of going green
New Nissan Leaf to be reinvented as a crossover

New Nissan Leaf to be reinvented as a crossover
The popular Nissan Leaf electric car will morph into a crossover and our exclusive images preview how it could look
New 2021 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost unveiled with 592bhp

New 2021 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost unveiled with 592bhp
The special-edition Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost gets a slightly sharper chassis and a little more power
New Ford Sierra RS500 continuation cars to be built by UK engineering firm

New Ford Sierra RS500 continuation cars to be built by UK engineering firm
The three Ford Sierra RS500 continuation cars are being built in collaboration with touring car legend Andy Rouse and come with 575bhp Cosworth power
Councils fail to invest in electric car charging infrastructure

Councils fail to invest in electric car charging infrastructure
More than half of councils have spent nothing on electric car chargers in the past 12 months, with 46 per cent not planning anything for 2022
Autumn Budget 2021: fuel duty frozen

Autumn Budget 2021: fuel duty frozen
Chancellor of the Exchequer announces that fuel duty will remain frozen once again in light of high petrol prices
Citroen Ami Cargo confirmed for UK launch in 2022

Citroen Ami Cargo confirmed for UK launch in 2022
The Citroen Ami Cargo is the commercial vehicle version of the tiny city car, and it will join the two-seat passenger model on sale in the UK next yea…
Skoda students make plans for Kamiq rally car concept

Skoda students make plans for Kamiq rally car concept
Skoda’s team of 25 apprentices will soon take the Kamiq tree-dodging, turning the compact SUV into a one-off rally car
Plans for new Skoda Fabia Estate cancelled as Czech firms focuses on EVs

Plans for new Skoda Fabia Estate cancelled as Czech firms focuses on EVs
Skoda's increasing range of electric cars and CO2 regulations appears to have killed off plans for the Fabia Combi
Thatcham slams Tesla over “fundamentally dangerous” software roll-out

Thatcham slams Tesla over “fundamentally dangerous” software roll-out
Tesla’s launch and rapid withdrawal of ‘full self-driving’ software update brings scathing response from leading UK safety body
Kingsley Cars launches ULEZ-exempt Range Rover Classic

Kingsley Cars launches ULEZ-exempt Range Rover Classic
UK specialist offers two new V8 engine options for its updated ULEZ-exempt Range Rover Classic restomod
MINI introduces Shadow Edition trim to Hatch and Convertible line-up

MINI introduces Shadow Edition trim to Hatch and Convertible line-up
Dark exterior touches and additional kit for new Shadow Edition trim now available across MINI Hatch and Convertible line-up
New SEAT concept turns the Ibiza hatch into a car-sized nightclub 

New SEAT concept turns the Ibiza hatch into a car-sized nightclub
SEAT’s new Ibiza Nightclub concept features DJ mixing decks, strobe lights and a mocktail bar in the boot
'ULEZ is expanding and I suspect the Greater London area to be next'

'ULEZ is expanding and I suspect the Greater London area to be next'
Mike Rutherford wonders if there will be further ultra-low emission zone expansions
One-off Renault 4L unveiled to celebrate classic car’s 60th birthday

One-off Renault 4L unveiled to celebrate classic car’s 60th birthday
Renault has teamed up with the designer Mathieu Lehanneur to create a one-off electric version of the original 4, with an unusual rear-end design
Struggling SsangYong to be sold for just £170 million

Struggling SsangYong to be sold for just £170 million
SsangYong is to be sold to the Korean bus manufacturer Edison Motors, with the deal expected to be finalised later this month
Ade Adepitan backs campaign to make electric cars accessible for all

Ade Adepitan backs campaign to make electric cars accessible for all
Tesla-driving TV presenter, environmental campaigner and wheelchair basketball paralympic gold medallist speaks out
Tesla posts record earnings amid automotive supply chain chaos

Tesla posts record earnings amid automotive supply chain chaos
64 per cent increase in vehicle deliveries year-on-year provides backbone for record Tesla earnings
New 2021 Citroen e-Berlingo Van on sale now from £31,302

New 2021 Citroen e-Berlingo Van on sale now from £31,302
Citroen launches compact zero-emission e-Berlingo Van with up to 171 miles of range
Pure-electric Peugeot e-Partner Van on sale now from £31,262

Pure-electric Peugeot e-Partner Van on sale now from £31,262
New Peugeot e-Partner joins the larger e-Expert in the brand’s electric van line-up, with a 50kWh battery and 171 miles of range