Renault has confirmed full pricing and specification of the New Megane Hatch Plug-In Hybrid, the five-door model enhancing the brand’s electrified vehicle offering and sitting alongside the existing Sports Tourer version that is available with the …
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Magtec to build drive plant in Rotherham
UK-based engineering firm Magtec is opening a factory for the design, manufacture and integration of its drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles. The company has commissioned a 65,000 sq ft facility in Rotherham, South Yorkshire to scale up production and meet growing international demand for its innovative technologies. Magtec is known for delivering electric […]
Mercedes driver de Vries takes the lead in Formula E
After races 12 and 13 of the season in London, Mercedes-EQ driver Nyck de Vries has taken the lead in the Formula E World Championship. Two 2nd places were enough for the Dutch driver. The races were won by Jake Dennis in the BMW and Alex Lynn in the Mahindra. Thus, both race wins went […]
Shell To Install Hundreds Of EV Charging Points At Waitrose Stores BY 2025
Waitrose and Shell have set out ambitious plans to grow their partnership, installing hundreds of electric vehicle charging points in the supermarket’s car parks and more than doubling the number of Shell forecourt shops where Waitrose food is availabl…
Fisker to open brand centres in EU & USA in 2022
The Californian electric car manufacturer Fisker gives more details about its plans for branches in the USA and Europe. A series of sales locations is to open starting in L.A, followed by more locations in the USA and Europe. The company’s first so-called ‘Brand Experience Center’ is scheduled to open in Los Angeles in the […]
New MG 5 EV variant released in the UK
The MG 5 EV has gained a new variant with a larger 61.1 kWh battery in the UK, which the Chinese firm says gives it a 250-mile range. Prices for the new range-topping electric estate start at £26,495 for Excite trim, while the Exclusive starts from £28,995 (post-grant). Pricing has not changed much from the […]
Aston Martin to unleash first electric sports car by 2025
Aston Martin plans to launch its current front-engined sports cars, including the Vantage and DB11, as next-generation all-electric cars from 2025. Before 2025, however, Aston Martin will focus on hybrid powertrains. The electric cars from Aston Martin are to offer a range of more than 600 kilometres. Additionally, CEO Tobias Moers wants to follow the […]
GKN Automotive developing next-gen 800V eDrive systems
UK-based GKN Automotive is accelerating its development of next generation eDrive technologies in response to the rapidly increasing global demand for electrified vehicles. These future systems, utilising and harnessing state-of-the-art 800V technologi…
Everrati & Superformance announce electric GT40
British conversion company Everrati and Superformance, a Californian manufacturer of nostalgia sports cars inspired by the 1960s, have entered into a strategic partnership that will see the creation of an electrified version of the legendary GT40 as a joint first. Everrati specialises in the conversion of classic and vintage cars. The collaboration with Superformance – […]
BMW launches iX and i4 configurator
BMW has opened the online configurator for its new electric models i4 and iX. Prices for the electric sedan start at £51,905, for the larger electric SUV iX at £69,905. BMW also offers pre-configured models for both series. The pre-configured versions are intended to save customers the tedious process of putting together their model from […]
