We mark the zero emissions milestone by driving two EVs from the big-selling Kia stable to the Christmas market in Lille – and back… The automotive world has changed massively since 2014. Since then, Kia has been leading the charge to a more planet-friendly future. It’s amazing to think that …
Read More »Be Appy: the town where everyone drives a Renault Zoe
Renault has helped create the first 100% electric town by giving every household in the town of Appy in the Ariege region of France a new Zoe EV to experience for three years. The aim of the pioneering scheme is to prove that electric mobility can be suitable for all. …
Read More »Jaguar XE sets lap record at forgotten circuit
A Jaguar XE 300 Sport has established a lap record for a production saloon at the original Circuit de Charade in Clermont Ferrand, France. The 5-mile (8km) track, which included public road sections, hosted the French Grand Prix in 1965, 1969, 1970 and 1972, but it fell out of favour for …
Read More »Driving abroad: the essential guide
Are you confident about driving abroad? Are you up to speed with the local laws of the road? British motorists reveal all in new research…. Whilst there’s no denying that hiring a car abroad allows you to get off the beaten track and discover new sights, sounds and tastes, it’s …
Read More »Off-road fun at Camp Jeep
Jeep owners and fans get in gear for the second annual Camp Jeep in France. Organised by the Jeep Owners Group (JOG) – the only official club run by the Jeep, and already established in 17 countries in the EMEA (Europe and Middle East) region – it’s “a celebration of …
Read More »Toyota’s European milestone
Japanese car giant celebrates production of nine millionth Toyota in Europe. Toyota’s European manufacturing began in 1971 with the opening of the Toyota Caetano plant in Portugal, which initially built Corolla models. Now, from Portugal in the west, to Russia in the east, Toyota has six vehicle plants and three …
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