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Uber will pay drivers to switch to electric cars

Uber has announced a year-long pilot initiative to provide cash incentives to some drivers who begin using electric cars.
Published 20 June 2018
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BMW's new wireless charging 'GroundPad' (video)

BMW has launched its first wireless charging system, as the German car maker takes steps to make charging an electric car easier than filling a c
Published 31 May 2018

A new RX-7 is a dream for Mazda's design boss

At this year’s Villa d’Este concours d’elegance event, held on the shores of Lake Como, a stone’s throw from the George Clooney’s lakeside...
Published 30 May 2018
Cars without 50-mile electric range could be banned from 2040

Cars from 2040 to have 50-mile electric range

The government is said to be considering a ban of any petrol or diesel-powered hybrid car that is unable to travel 50 miles on battery power.
Published 08 May 2018
2017 Renault Zoe electric car long-term road test review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving

Extended test: 2017 Renault Zoe

Will a pure-electric Renault Zoe prove to be a practical solution during the winter months? Will Dron will be finding out in this extended test.
Published 03 May 2018
2018 BMW i8 Roadster video review by Mat Watson for Carwow/ Sunday Times Driving.

2018 BMW i8 Roadster review

Turning a sporty coupé into an open-top roadster usually involves a great deal more work than just setting about any unwanted bits of bodywork...
Published 02 May 2018
The iX3 is powered solely by its battery, which is said to hold more than 70kWh of capacity, and gives the electric car the equivalent of 268bhp

BMW's new iX3 electric SUV takes on Jaguar I-Pace

BMW is ready to send shockwaves through the SUV market, when it launches a new electric SUV to take on Jaguar's I-Pace.
Published 26 April 2018
Buying guide: New 2018 Ford Focus

All-new Ford Focus: everything you need to know

This is the new 2018 Ford Focus, the fourth generation version of Britain’s best-selling family hatchback. Bolder design, a more upmarket cabin...
Published 10 April 2018
Car sales drop 16 per cent amid diesel confusion and continued uncertainty over Brexit

Car sales plunge amid continued uncertainty

Sales of new cars show no sign of bouncing back as the latest figures, released today, reveal a 15.7% drop in demand...
Published 05 April 2018
This is why a Porsche driver can pay the same road tax as a Prius driver

How Porsche & Prius drivers can pay same road tax

In an age of "fake news" this one might seem a bit suspicious: a BBC report on the case of a Porsche sports car driver who's paying the same...
Published 27 March 2018
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Buying guide: new 2018 Volkswagen Touareg

The third generation, 2018 Volkswagen Touareg has been revealed at the Beijing motor show, in China. The large SUV is promised to be the most
Published 23 March 2018
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The best new cars at the 2018 Geneva motor show

The 2018 Geneva Motor Show throws open its doors and starts its engine this week.
Published 05 March 2018