Nissan has released the first official spy shots of a camouflaged third-generation Nissan Qashqai undergoing testing. The compact crossover that changed the face of the European car market when it was originally launched in 2006, and spawned many imitators, has been a huge sales success. To date, more than three …
Read More »Futuristic driverless delivery bot hits UK roads
An electric vehicle that can drive itself is set to transform the parcel delivery industry. The state-of-the-art Kar-go is the UK’s first autonomous delivery bot. Built by Academy of Robotics, it uses artificial intelligence and a specially developed package management system to provide contact-free delivery. Thanks to its unique vision …
Read More »Kia Motors leading the charge
The award-winning Kia e-Niro was the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in the UK during October, according to the latest official figures. Kia sold 833 e-Niros in October, representing an 8.9% share of all EVs sold in that month. In the UK, the affordable Niro family of SUVs (including plug-in and …
Read More »Polestar 2 wins prestigious European trophy
The game-changing pure electric Polestar 2 has won a 2020 Golden Steering Wheel award in Germany. Established by AUTO BILD and BILD am Sonntag, the “Goldenes Lenkrad” is one of the most prestigious motoring accolades in Europe. Polestar 2 has already been named “German Car of the Year” in the …
Read More »“World’s first flying car” is street legal
Dutch company Pal-V is celebrating a milestone for its Liberty vehicle – billed as “the world’s first flying car”. From high-speed ovals to rigorous brake and noise pollution testing, the PAL-V Liberty is now allowed on public roads in the EU. This breakthrough means it’s another step closer to achieving …
Read More »First UK Polestar electric car showroom opens
Swedish electric performance brand Polestar has opened its first UK ‘Space’ at Westfield London – Europe’s largest shopping centre. Open to the public from October 31, it joins other Polestar Spaces in the US, China and Europe, including Oslo, Dusseldorf and Gothenburg. New retail concept Unlike traditional car showrooms, each …
Read More »Get set for Lovecars: On the Road
A brand-new motoring show, Lovecars: On the Road, hosted by Tiff Needell and his Lovecars YouTube colleague Paul Woodman, will be televised on ITV4 from November 12. The first series consists of six one-hour episodes featuring a range of cars and motoring stars. Headed up by former racing driver and …
Read More »10 things that could invalidate your car insurance
Car insurance is a legal requirement for all motorists, but simple mistakes could lead to your insurer refusing to pay out or cancelling your policy. Providing false information or failing to update with changes of circumstance, whether accidentally or not, can invalidate your insurance meaning your insurer is able to …
Read More »Ford Puma crowned new car of the year
The acclaimed Ford Puma has won the overall 2021 Parkers New Car of The Year award – the icing on the cake after sweeping to victory in the hard-fought small family car category. Ford also took the Van of The Year prize (Ford Transit Custom), while the Ford Ranger scooped …
Read More »Renault Megane Sport Tourer E-Tech review
The Renault Megane Sport Tourer has always been one of the most handsome load-luggers on the market – now it’s even better. Estate cars have been out of favour for a while now – victims of the crossover craze. But that’s not to say they are toast, because there are …
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