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Lexus RZ review

Lexus RZ review

Luxury brand Lexus is a little late to the party with its first purpose-built electric vehicle. So, the question is – has the RZ been worth the wait? Lexus is no stranger to electrification. After all, Toyota’s premium sister brand launched its first hybrid, the RX 400h, way back in …

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New vs used: The biggest EV cost savings revealed

Volvo XC60 review

  Motorists could save up to 67% when buying a second-hand electric vehicle, a new study has found. The Nissan Leaf is the EV that offers the most purchase price saving when buying used versus new, costing less second-hand (£21,799), according to the car insurance team at Comparethemarket.com. The Renault …

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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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ORA Funky Cat review

ORA Funky Cat

We road test the first car from a new brand to the UK – the ORA Funky Cat EV… With its cool name and retro looks, this affordable electric hatchback is our introduction to ORA – one of five brands owned by Chinese car giant, Great Wall Motor. Founded in …

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Cupra Born review

CUPRA Born

We drive the Volkswagen ID.3’s stylish Spanish cousin, named after the cool El Born district of Barcelona… I have to be honest, this is a painful article for me to write because I really like the Cupra Born – I just don’t think I could live with it. Let’s start …

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Electric hearse available for eco-friendly funerals

Co-op Funeralcare launches Nissan Athena Electric hearse

The respectful silence of a funeral cortege is set to get even quieter in Scotland as the UK’s largest funeral provider, Co-op Funeralcare, launches a Nissan Athena Electric. Featuring the chassis of a Nissan Leaf EV, an exterior structure made from recycled composite materials further enhances its sustainability credentials. Co-op …

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Only 8% of drivers are aware of EV-specific tyres

Bridgestone makes tyres for EVs

Less than one in 10 UK motorists know the difference between standard tyres and EV tyres – and the money-saving benefits they offer. The number of electric car owners on our roads stands at 477,000, but only a small percentage of them know the importance of fitting custom-made EV tyres …

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Red Dot design prizes for Honda and Kia

Honda e

The Honda e and Kia XCeed have both won prestigious Red Dot design awards. Honda’s highly acclaimed all-electric city car has been awarded the ‘Red Dot: Best of the Best 2020’ award – the highest honour in the internationally renowned ‘Red Dot’ awards, for its ground-breaking product design. The Honda …

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Futuristic boat, state-of-the art off-roader

This has to be one of the coolest boat/tow vehicle combos ever. You are looking at the new DutchCraft 25 – an 8-metre, fully-electric, carbon fibre boat with a modular deck design being towed by the latest Land Rover Defender. The £235,000 boat is both silent and powerful, delivering up …

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Pininfarina Battista hypercar to make UK debut

Pininfarina Battista - Geneva Motor Show 2019

Automobili Pininfarina’s 100% electric Battista hyper GT is to be one of the highlights of the 77th Goodwood Members’ Meeting (April 5-7). Ex F1 and Formula E driver Nick Heidfeld, who is also is the Battista’s lead development driver, will appear with the car at the event. Heidfeld holds the …

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