Consumer

EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers

Obstructions, cable weights and force required to attach connectors it too great for many impaired motorists

20 May 2025
EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers
New cars

New Mercedes-AMG super-SUV to pack more than 1000bhp

High-riding electric GT will use advanced tech to take on Lotus Eletre and Porsche Cayenne EVs

19 May 2025
New Mercedes-AMG super-SUV to pack more than 1000bhp
New cars

New Renault 4 goes 4x4 with rugged twin-motor concept

Small electric crossover gains a motor on the rear axle for 4WD – and it's looking likely for production

16 May 2025
New Renault 4 goes 4x4 with rugged twin-motor concept
volkswagen id gti front three quarter
Production version of ID GTI is due next year as first of new family of EV hot hatches
New cars

Volkswagen developing "whole group" of "mind-blowing" GTI EVs

Volkswagen ID 2 GTI is on track for 2026 launch, followed by hot EV Golf and other "monsters"

16 May 2025
Volkswagen developing "whole group" of "mind-blowing" GTI EVs
Electric cars

The longest-range electric cars

EVs that can break the 300-mile barrier are growing in number – as are those that can crack 400 miles

15 May 2025
The longest-range electric cars
vw id era front quarter
ID Era concept's range-extender powertrain is said to return 621 miles of combined range
New cars

Volkswagen CEO questions need for range-extender EVs in Europe

REx powertrains make sense in large cars in China, says Thomas Schäfer, but PHEVs work well in Europe

15 May 2025
Volkswagen CEO questions need for range-extender EVs in Europe
New cars

New Xpeng P7 revealed as 'AI-powered' EV super-saloon

Second generation of Xpeng's tech-heavy Taycan fighter ushers in a dramatic new design language

15 May 2025
New Xpeng P7 revealed as 'AI-powered' EV super-saloon
New cars

Right-hand-drive Renault Twingo confirmed for UK

Positive reception of Renault 4 and 5, plus Nissan deal, have secured the business case for the retro city EV

14 May 2025
Right-hand-drive Renault Twingo confirmed for UK
New cars

Freelander due UK return as electrified 4x4 with JLR design

Chery-built crossover will have range-extender and pure-EV options plus Gerry McGovern styling

14 May 2025
Freelander due UK return as electrified 4x4 with JLR design
New cars

Hot new Vauxhall Mokka GSe primed as sub-brand goes EV-only

Racier version of small crossover is most likely to borrow hardware from its Abarth 600e cousin

14 May 2025
Hot new Vauxhall Mokka GSe primed as sub-brand goes EV-only

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