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The Italian Job: Kia EV6 GT finishes 1000 Miglia Green in style

Kia EV6 GT completes the 1000 Miglia Green 2023

The Kia EV6 GT has completed the 1000 Miglia Green 2023, dubbed the “most beautiful race in the world”. Finishing as the highest-ranking performance electric vehicle entered and sixth overall, the 1000 Miglia is a true test of endurance for both car, driver and navigator, requiring performance, precision and skill …

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Revealed: Alpine’s first electric hot hatch

Alpine A290 concept car

Alpine has unveiled its first ‘lifestyle’ model – the concept for the much-anticipated A290. The exciting new car made its debut at an historic hangar in Bristol – birthplace of Concorde, the Anglo-French supersonic airliner. Alpine’s Formula one drivers, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, who are helping to develop the …

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Luxury London hotel treat for electric car drivers

Royal Lancaster London -Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

We put the Royal Lancaster’s ‘Plug In, Switch Off & Recharge’ package to the test… If you’re planning a trip to the capital and you drive an electric vehicle, there’s a new way to make your stay greener and more restful. The iconic Royal Lancaster London, which overlooks Hyde Park …

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Dogs ‘prefer electric cars to diesel ones’

Dogs are more relaxed in electric cars than diesel cars, research finds

Dogs are more relaxed in electric cars than diesel cars, new research claims. Online vehicle marketplace CarGurus partnered with the University of Lincoln on the new study, which looked at the effects on dogs of travelling in a diesel car versus an electric vehicle (EV). The two-day investigation used 20 …

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Top 10 Christmas markets for EV drivers

Peugeot e-208 at Christmas Market

England’s best Christmas markets for electric vehicle drivers have been revealed in a new study, according to new research. With Christmas market stalls being readied across the country, Peugeot UK researched which markets most suitable for EV drivers. Manchester Christmas Market topped the rankings, followed by Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market …

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Final testing for all-new 2023 Kia EV9

Kia EV9 - final testing

Kia has released new pictures of its 100% electric EV9 SUV undergoing rigorous testing ahead of its debut at the start of next year. The EV9 will become the brand’s flagship model and Kia claims it will “revolutionise the large electric SUV segment”. Developed over a period of 44 months …

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Citroën Ami voted ‘Best for Eco City Travel’

Citroen Ami

The cute Citroën Ami 100% electric mobility solution has been honoured in the Marie Claire Sustainability Awards 2022. Technically a quadricycle, the two-seater is 100% recyclable, while 85% of its battery pack can be recycled and reused. Priced from £7,695 and launching in the UK this summer, it produces zero …

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Max Verstappen launches limited edition Honda e

Red Bull's Max Verstappen and the Honda e Limited Edition

Red Bull F1 racing driver Max Verstappen has taken an all-new special edition Honda e for a test drive. The reigning World Drivers’ Champion was impressed with the car’s zero emissions performance and eye-catching style as he manoeuvred through the tight and twisty streets of the medieval village of Dozza, …

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Top 20 fastest cities to charge your electric car

Rapid electric vehicle charging

With more than 480,000 pure electric cars and 390,000 plug-in hybrids on UK roads, public attention is increasingly turning to our electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Admiral Car Insurance has teamed up with Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV charge point mapping service, to shine a light on the towns and …

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Kia EV6 GT to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Kia EV6 GT

The high performance version of Kia’s award-winning EV6 crossover will be taking to the Goodwood Festival of Speed’s famous hillclimb several times throughout the weekend (June 23-26). Kia claims the all-electric EV6 GT “combines exhilarating performance, first-class long-distance travel capabilities, ultra-fast charging tech, and an impressive real-world driving range for …

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