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Welcome to the £1,000 driving licence
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (977+ words) One in five young people aren’t learning to drive because of the soaring costs, while government proposals for a minimum learning period could make matters worse. Helen Coffey investigates how getting a licence has become an unaffordable luxury for many,…...
Volkswagen ID. Polo review: VW gets back to its best with a supermini you’ll love
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (1782+ words) I drove the £23,945 electric Polo with 281 miles of range – and Volkswagen has listened to what customers really want. It brings a lovely cabin, proper buttons, a huge boot and some seriously grown-up technology The Volkswagen Polo has been around for…...
Used electric car prices are rising – here’s why that could make your new EV cheaper
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (550+ words) Prices of three-to-five-year-old electric cars have jumped 9.4 per cent as demand grows, while used EVs are selling faster than the wider market After a pretty turbulent few years for used electric car prices, the market appears to be heading in…...
Jaguar Land Rover made one very costly mistake on EVs
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (12+ words) The Independent...
‘Don’t mess with the ZEV Mandate,’ warn UK business leaders
1+ week, 3+ day ago (372+ words) Octopus Electric Vehicles boss says government should stick to its winning EV plan The government is being warned not to “stumble at the finish line” by weakening its Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, with business leaders arguing that changing course now…...
Car giant Range Rover launches first electric model
1+ week, 4+ day ago (118+ words) The Independent Car giant Range Rover launches first electric model - Car manufacturer Range Rover has launched its first fully electric vehicle, named the Range Rover Electric, with a starting price of £154,070. - The new model is being manufactured at JLR's Solihull…...
Polestar 4 SUV revealed – and yes, you can see out of the back window
1+ week, 4+ day ago (364+ words) New £54,750 electric SUV joins saloon version and adds a rear window, up to 1,665 litres of rear luggage space, a 391-mile range and V2L power Polestar has given its 4 electric car the SUV treatment, adding more luggage space, extra rear headroom, a…...
Tourist’s electric car almost swept out to sea on UK beach
1+ week, 4+ day ago (171+ words) A car was found stranded on a beach in Cornwall after getting stuck in the sand as the rising tide gradually closed in. A crowd of beachgoers gathered around the vehicle, which appears to be an electric car, after it…...
Renault Scenic EV gets 399-mile range and faster charging – but will Britain get it?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (444+ words) Renault’s family EV is being upgraded with more range, quicker charging, Google Gemini and even a coffee machine, although the changes aren’t yet confirmed for the UK Renault is giving the Scenic E-Tech Electric a useful round of upgrades for…...
First fully-electric Range Rover has impressive 372-mile range – and I’ve driven it
1+ week, 5+ day ago (830+ words) The first fully electric Range Rover has been revealed at long last with 543bhp, a 372-mile range, 22-minute rapid charge and a starting price of £154,070 It’s taken its time getting here, but the Range Rover Electric is finally going on sale....