The British Motor Show – 15 reasons why it’s THE must-attend car show of 2021

The British Motor Show – 15 reasons why it’s THE must-attend car show of 2021

The action-packed return of a British Motor Show is major news for the automotive industry, families and car fans, all of whom are desperate to enjoy summer holiday fun.   But it’s not just any old car show, this is the first major international British Motor Show since 2008 and it has been completely re-imagined, […]

The creative process behind Renault’s interior sounds

The creative process behind Renault’s interior sounds

Drivers hear a range of sounds on every journey, from indicators and parking sensors to seatbelt warnings. They might seem insignificant but they’re the result of rigorous work. William Rodriguez, Experience Manager at Renault Design, explains the challenges and the creative process behind the development of interior sounds in the Renault vehicles of today and […]

Local Motors and Protean Electric accelerate adoption of Olli electric autonomous vehicles

Local Motors and Protean Electric accelerate adoption of Olli electric autonomous vehicles

Local Motors, a leader in the design, manufacturing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles and Protean Electric, the world leader of in-wheel motor technology, have expanded their long-standing partnership, inking a further three-year deal valued at $7.3 million. Under this significant new order, Protean Electric will deliver thousands of its ProteanDrive in-wheel motors (IWMs) to power Local […]

Kia EV6 offers outstanding level of usability

Kia EV6 offers outstanding level of usability

The new Kia EV6 provides a level of usability not seen before in the BEV (battery electric vehicle) segment thanks to the introduction of a series of innovative and high-tech features. Combined with advanced 800V fast-charging capabilities that enable a 10-to-80 per cent charge in just 18 minutes, the new model offers a potential zero-emissions electric […]

Mazda continues commitment to carbon neutrality and driver safety

Mazda continues commitment to carbon neutrality and driver safety

Heading towards a carbon-neutral future by 2050, the Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it will accelerate its global electrification plans. By 2030, Mazda assumes that a quarter of its products will be fully electric and all other models will be electrified in some form.   Between 2022 and 2025, Mazda will introduce a range […]

Bookmycharge offers EV owners free rewilding opportunity

Bookmycharge offers EV owners free rewilding opportunity

Bookmycharge, the UK’s bookable home and destination electric vehicle (EV) charging network, is encouraging EV drivers to support Clean Air Day (17 June). Until the end of June, every EV owner registering their chargepoint for free on the Bookmycharge network will support British rewilding efforts through national charity, Heal Rewilding.   The charity (healrewilding.org.uk) is […]

GEM’s six-point ‘POLLEN’ plan aims to reduce risk for drivers with hay fever

GEM’s six-point ‘POLLEN’ plan aims to reduce risk for drivers with hay fever

Hay fever season is with us again and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging sufferers to be extra careful before getting behind the wheel. Estimates suggest hay fever affects around 20 percent of the UK’s population*.   Symptoms of the seasonal allergy can include sneezing, itchy or watery eyes and a runny nose, […]