Nissan Surpasses 1 Million Electric Vehicle Sales Globally; Ushers in New Era of Motoring TOKYO – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today a significant milestone in electric vehicle (EV) sales, marking a new era of sustainable motoring. The company has sold over 1 million EV units worldwide, with almost one-third of these sales in Europe….
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Kia’s EV6 GT electrifies the competition, winning 2023 World Performance Car title
Kia Corporation has won the prestigious 2023 World Performance Car title with its all-electric EV6 GT, beating out competition from more traditional petrol-powered sports cars. The award was announced at the New York International Auto Show and recognised by a jury of 100 international automotive journalists representing 32 countries. With a combined power output of…
Electrogenic Revolutionizes Classic Car Conversions with Drop-In Electric Kits
Electrogenic’s revolutionary drop-in conversion kits bring classic cars into the future. The first customer Porsche 911, equipped with the easy-to-install ‘plug and play’ EV package, marries iconic style with clean, modern performance. Electrogenic’s innovative approach preserves vehicle structure, providing a seamless transition to electric power for automotive icons.
The Little Car Company and HERO-ERA Rev Up UK Motorsports with the Launch of Bugatti Baby II Championship
The Little Car Company and HERO-ERA have teamed up to launch the UK Bugatti Baby II Championship, a new racing series that will see 20 adult and child teams compete in three racing events at some of the UK’s most iconic automotive and racing locations. The events will take place at Bicester Heritage, Silverstone, and…
Love on Wheels: New Research Shows Brits Find Cars as Attractive as Partners
Are you in love with your car? You’re not alone! According to new research from Auto Trader, over 1 in 10 Brits believe that their car can make them more attractive. The study revealed that people attribute personality traits to their vehicles, such as reliability, retro style, and stability. What’s more, nearly 1 in 5 respondents admitted to giving their car a pet name, second only to their significant other. It’s clear that cars are becoming an even more significant part of our daily lives, with over half of UK drivers wanting to own a car. Going green is also a top priority for many, with 40% of Brits saying they are likely to opt for an electric or hybrid vehicle as their next car purchase.
VOLKSWAGEN SELLS ITS 250000th ELECTRIC VEHICLE
The 250,000th electrified vehicle – an e-Golf- was delivered at the Autostadt in mid-December e-Golf is the most successful model, with 104,000 units, followed by Golf GTE (51,000), Passat Variant GTE (42,000) and e-up! (21.000); battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles each account for about half of the total figure Jürgen Stackmann, Board Member for Sales, Marketing and…
VOLKSWAGENS AUTOMATIC CHARGING ROBOTS IN A CARPARK NEAR YOU
Volkswagen Group Components presents a new and visionary charging concept Mobile robots will charge electric vehicles completely autonomously in future Every parking space can become a charging point Wolfsburg – Volkswagen provides a glimpse into the future in which the search for charging stations for electric cars comes to an end. Volkswagen Group Components’ mobile…
The Nissan LEAF has been named ‘Car of the Year’
The Nissan LEAF has been named ‘Car of the Year’ in the 2019 Stuff Gadget Awards. Judged by the team at the world’s biggest gadget magazine and website Stuff.tv, the Stuff Gadget Awards recognise excellence across 20 different product categories. Previous ‘Car of the Year’ winners have included the Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X….
VOLVO’S XC90 T8 TWIN ENGINE FLAGSHIP SUV TAKES BEST SEVEN-SEATER HONOUR
Plug-in hybrid version of Volvo’s XC90 flagship SUV crowned Best Electrified Seven-Seater in DrivingElectric Awards Honour follows hot on the heels of updates that have increased the XC90 T8 Twin Engine’s all-electric driving range to up to 28.6 miles – with no exhaust emissions or petrol consumption Sophisticated petrol-electric powertrain delivers high efficiency and low…
VOLKSWAGEN AND TESCO OFFER FREE EV CHARGING NETWORK AT OVER 100 STORES
Survey reveals people spend 50 minutes a week in supermarkets Over a year EV drivers could get 1,170 miles free while shopping All-electric ID.3 visits Tesco Potters Bar to try new chargers Milton Keynes – Electric car owners could get more than 1,000 miles of free driving per year following the rollout of a ground-breaking…
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