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Swindon Powertrain is now offering a stand-alone electric 80kW continuous (120 kW peak), Classic Mini Kit, which can be used in isolation or in addition to a range of aftermarket Swindon Powertrain EV components such as 12 kWhr…

Mazda has announced that all customers placing an order for a Mazda MX-30 First Edition registered by 31st March 2021 will receive the offer of a free home wall box charger with standard installation. This further enhances the value of the…

The clever and capable emission-free LCV won the ‘Best Value for Ownership Costs’ award in the small van category, with judges saying it had the potential to be the ‘perfect choice’ – particularly for use in and around large cities. The…

Steve Tomlin, who runs a Renault dealership in Britain, says sales of the Zoe small electric car have shot up this year, a turnaround he partly credits to a fading of "range anxiety," the fear of running out of power mid-journey The…

Audi UK and green energy technology pioneer Octopus Energy have joined forces to offer owners of the brand’s increasingly broad range of electrified models the opportunity to travel for up to 5,000 miles with no impact on the environment,…

CEO Ola Kallenius has dropped hints this month that Mercedes plans to challenge brands including crosstown rival Porsche by introducing plug-in performance models. He told German monthly Manager Magazin in an interview published…

At the heart of the new Octavia vRS – the first vRS to be offered with a plug-in drivetrain – is a petrol and electric power unit fine-tuned to deliver a sporty and engaging driving experience. A 1.4 TSI petrol engine delivers 150PS while a…

The much-anticipated ID.3 is Volkswagen’s first ground-up full electric vehicle and, following the iconic Beetle and Golf, takes the company into its third generation of car-making. ID.3 is the first car in the ID family, with other models…

Groupe Renault is announcing two new second-life battery programmes with the SmartHubs Project in West Sussex, UK and Advanced Battery Storage in Douai, France, two of the largest projects of their types in Europe. The aim is to bridge…

SuperCharge, an all-new global motorsport series based on electric crossover road cars, today broke cover on its plans to help shape the new future for motorsport. With a planned 2022 start, the inaugural series is targeting eight events…