ORA Funky Cat achieves a 5-star Green NCAP rating
GWM ORA has achieved a 5-star Green NCAP result with the Funky Cat. This is considered Europe’s most stringent environmental performance test. Green NCAP, which conducts the tests, measures vehicles through three important indexes: clean air, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas. ORA Funky Cat scored 10/10, 9.5/10 and 9.8/10 respectively. This […]
Relaxed journeys in the new ID.7
Optimum comfort was one of the most important goals during the development of the ID.7. The new optional ergoActive premium seats make a significant contribution to comfort levels in the car. The new front seats combine comfort with innovative massage programmes, automatic air conditioning and an advanced activation function for muscle groups in the […]
Consumer confidence in electric cars dented with Sunak’s statement
The number of people claiming they’ll never buy an EV has nearly doubled, according to a recent survey by Auto Trader. This is off the back of the government’s U-turn last week which will delay the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2035. According to a recent survey […]
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems rolls out prototype
HVS have announced the delivery of its prototype, X1.5, to the HVS test facilities. This marks the beginning of the crucial development phase to bring the UK’s first full-sized hydrogen HGV to market. X1.5, powered by the same hydrogen fuel cell as will be used in the production HGVs, will be used for […]
Car Lease Special Offers rebrands to Xcite Car Leasing
Personal car leasing company Car Lease Special Offers has unveiled its new Xciting rebrand. The company, which sits under the Wessex Fleet Group, has announced its rebrand to Xcite Car Leasing. Launching this month (Sept 2023), after a year-long venture, the new look and feel is aimed at adding a fun spin back […]
Consumer support is needed to grow UK EV adoption
One EV is registered every 60 seconds* in the UK & now accounts for 16%+ of total sales**. According to the SMMT, however, this is threatened by the absence of support for private buyers. Many private buyers who plan to go electric are delaying due to concerns over affordability and uncertainty regarding the […]
Volvo cars soon to have Prime Video and YouTube
Volvo cars will soon be better equipped by introducing Prime Video to Google Play. Volvo customers will be able to download Prime Video & YouTube in all markets where Google apps and services are available. The service will become available as a pre-installed app starting from 18 September, with a gradual rollout via […]
Osprey Charging and Motability Operations collaborate
Osprey Charging has been selected by Motability Operations as their first charge point operator partner. Motability Operations are the UK’s largest leasing company and the organisation that delivers the Motability Scheme to over 690,000 disabled people. The collaboration will allow Motability Scheme EV drivers to find a location on Osprey’s GB-wide rapid charging […]
Volkswagen presents the ID.X Performance concept car
Volkswagen showcased its vision of the ID.X Performance in Switzerland recently. The sports prototype was on show at the ID. Treffen on the Swiss side of Lago Maggiore a few days ago. The exterior of the all-electric prototype has considerable sporty features with both the front splitter and rear diffuser made of carbon. […]
August 2023 boost for EV market amid regulatory uncertainty
The new car market grew 24.4% in August with 85,657 new vehicles registered. According to the latest figures from the SMMT this means an increase of 16,799 units from August 2022. Despite this improved performance, the market still remains -7.5% below pre-pandemic levels.1 The increase was fuelled by a surge in registrations by […]
