First Drive - Mazda CX-5
The CX-5 is Mazda’s top-selling model and now its 2022 refresh aims to keep it ahead of its rivals
EV6 gives Kia its first Europe Car of the Year win
The striking Kia EV6 electric vehicle has won the European Car of the Year title
Car.co.uk Weekly News - February 7 2022
Changes coming for motorists, SUVs of all sorts and a big revamp for Rolls-Royce’s famous figurine this week.
MOTs to resume from 1st August 2020
As Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease, the Government’s Roads minister has confirmed that mandatory MOT tests will resume from 1st August 2020 in England, Scotland, and Wales.
UK motorists welcome government’s MOT extension
UK motorists were today greeted by an announcement from the UK Government that if their MOT is due on or after 30th March 2020 they would receive an automatic extension of 6 months.
Electric cars could form battery hubs to store renewable energy
As consumers, our energy needs fluctuate enormously depending on the day of the week and the time of the day. For energy companies, this creates an interesting problem – when electricity is consistently produced; how can you store excesses to be used at peak times?
VW and Ford in self-driving electric car pact
The motor industry is used to seeing Ford and Volkswagen going head-to-head when it comes to technology developments and the sales that follow – but that’s about to change.
Electric Mini production to boost UK car industry
Despite uncertainty over the impact that Brexit will have on the UK car industry, production of the electric Mini began in November 2019 – with deliveries expected in March this year.
Warning over tyre and brake dust particle pollution
Even all-electric vehicles will continue to produce harmful pollutants from tyres and brakes, a new report warns.
Cash boost for wireless electric car charging
The government is putting an additional £40m into improving charging infrastructure of for electric vehicles.
Tesla Unveils Model Y
Tesla heralded the official debut of its Model Y car at their design studio in LA on March 14, 2019. It was announced that the Long Range Model Y, will be available in the autumn of 2020 with the Standard Range Model Y following in the spring of 2021.
Electric car sales in Ireland soar
The sales of electric powered vehicles in Ireland have seen a significant surge, it has been revealed.
Highlights From Geneva Motor Show 2019
The Geneva Motor Show has injected a big dose of glamour and life back into the auto shows of late. The previous shows in Detroit, New York and LA had lacked the type of eye-popping and jaw-dropping content Geneva happily spooned on by the gallon.
Volkswagen expands electric car plans
In a move that may be welcomed by many, the Volkswagen Group has announced an expansion to its plans regarding its electric car range.
Toyota patents tear gas system to deter thieves
The Toyota Motor Corporation has filed a patent for a tear gas system to combat car thieves.
Tesla’s new technology recharges a car in 15 minutes
Using a combination of preheating batteries while in transit to charging stations and multiplying the power present at these stations by two, Tesla states it can drastically lower car recharge time.
Volvo unveils new all-vegan electric car
With a goal of rivalling Tesla and other forward looking car manufacturers, Volvo is set to release an all vegan electric vehicle (EV).
Carrying car seats put new mums at risk of injury
New mothers are being cautioned that both carrying and lifting car seats for babies could be putting their recovering bodies under excessive stress.
Volvo to cap the speed limit of all its cars to 112mph from 2020
From next year the Swedish automaker Volvo will limit all cars in its line up to a top speed of 112mph.
New refillable batteries could revolutionise the electric car market
Batteries that can be refilled as fast as a petrol tank could make electric vehicles (EVs) a more viable option for owners.
