These are the first images of the new Nissan Qashqai that’s due to be on sale in Britain from next summer and has potentially secured future jobs in the North East for years. The family SUV, which has been the best-selling model in its segment since it launched over a decade ago, will continue to … Read more
E-scooter riders can be hit with a huge £300 fine and up to six points on their driving licence for breaking the current rules in place for rental trial schemes across the country, it has been revealed. Not only could that sting users with big up-front fees, but it can also have a long-term impact … Read more
That’s what you call HIGH safety standards: Volvo drops ten of its cars from a 100-foot crane in extreme durability tests of its latest models Volvo performed the stunt to better understand how well its cars can withstand collisions at very high speeds The Swedish brand has its own crash test facility but says it’s … Read more
White van men across the country are set to become a lot greener with the unveiling of a zero-emissions version of Britain’s most popular commercial vehicle shown for the first time today. The nation’s favourite van, the Ford Transit, will be available in 2022 with a 67kWh battery and all-electric drivetrain capable of up to … Read more
White van men across the country will be able to get their hands on a zero-emissions commercial vehicle in a little over a year’s time. The nation’s favourite van, the Ford Transit, will be available in 2022 with a 67kWh battery and all-electric drivetrain capable of up to 217 miles on a single charge, the … Read more
Thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles parked on the street and in driveways are on the rise, an insurer has warned this week. Criminals have in recent years preyed on the exhaust devices as they contain valuable metal parts that can be sold at a premium. Records show that thefts declined when the UK went into … Read more
Electric car sales are booming in 2020 and, with the ban on petrol and diesel cars due in the next decade or so, an increasing number of people are going to own battery-powered vehicle in the coming years. But while there might be plenty of benefits of EV ownership, charging one of these cars is … Read more
German car giant BMW has today launched a new all-electric iX SUV that will take on the might of Tesla and other battery-powered rivals with a price tag in the region of £85,000. Bosses say it is the most technically advanced BMW to date and has the capacity to become an autonomous vehicle, with much … Read more
This is said to be the first autonomous electric delivery vehicle to be operational on British roads and it has already completed its first shift. Called the Kar-go, it has been built by the Academy of Robotics and uses artificial intelligence to provide contact-free deliveries of goods. Developers say it has a unique ‘vision system’ … Read more
As red devils go, Toyota’s rally-inspired and derived GR Yaris can certainly burn tarmac with fiery intensity. Fitting therefore that I should take it on an energetic spin through some heavenly country lanes on a route that included a pit-stop at an aptly named area of outstanding natural beauty – with breath-taking views near Brighton … Read more