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BYD Dolphin Cargo van makes a splash with "29k price tag and over 1, 000l of load space
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (363+ words) Aimed squarely at the likes of the trendy Volvo EX30 Cargo and the slightly larger Ford Explorer van, the 4. 2 metre-long BYD Dolphin Cargo packs a maximum load length of 1, 250mm, and a maximum load width of 1, 160mm. The Dolphin Cargo also benefits from…...
BYD Dolphin Cargo arrives with "29k price tag
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (362+ words) Aimed squarely at the likes of the trendy Volvo EX30 Cargo and the slightly larger Ford Explorer van, the 4. 2 metre-long BYD Dolphin Cargo packs a maximum load length of 1, 250mm, and a maximum load width of 1, 160mm. The Dolphin Cargo also benefits from…...
Private EV ownership up 46% as UK drivers make the switch
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (612+ words) Analysis of DVLA figures by the drivers" organisation shows that there were 777, 198 privately owned EVs registered in the UK in the final quarter of 2025, up from 533, 039 in the same period in 2024. Uptake increased across the whole of the UK, with…...
Op-ed: We asked a car designer for his honest take on the all-electric Ferrari Luce
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (718+ words) It was all a bit silly, wasn't it? Not the Ferrari Luce itself, but the blood-spitting outrage surrounding it. When Ferrari launched its first all-electric car late on Monday night, to say it split the room is an understatement. And…...
Long-term test: Renault 5 month 4 - going the distance
1+ week, 5+ day ago (316+ words) This month marked a bit of a milestone for me and my Renault as I took it on its first "proper" drive. In keeping with the whole supermini vibe, until now the R5 has been the go-to choice for school runs,…...
Vauxhall to launch Skoda Elroq rivalling SUV co-developed and built by Leapmotor
3+ week, 3+ day ago (515+ words) Still unnamed, the car promises to adopt a name from Vauxhall's history books and will measure around 4. 5 metres long, positioning it above the Frontera and the Mokka but beneath the Grandland in Vauxhall's range of electric-only SUVs. Stellantis, which fully…...
BMW celebrates EV landmark with two-millionth car
3+ week, 4+ day ago (328+ words) The Tansanit Blue i X M60 x Drive, which is destined for a customer in Spain, marks a major landmark for the brand and its Dingolfing factory. The factory in southern Bavaria has been building the i X since its launch…...
Buying an Electric Vehicle Online? What to Know Before You Get It Delivered
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (541+ words) If you are clicking "buy" from your couch, a little planning can save you money, stress, and surprises. The EV market is not standing still. The International Energy Agency reports continued growth in U. S. electric car sales. Indeed, in 2024, global electric…...
Electric vehicle registrations hit all-time high but industry warns mandate targets are slipping further away
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (355+ words) The figures, published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), confirm that the traditional plate-change month remains the engine room of the UK's automotive retail calendar. Private buyers led the charge, with retail registrations climbing 10. 1 per cent to…...
Long distance winner: New BMW i X3 crowned World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle 2026
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (572+ words) On sale in the UK as of March this year, the new i X3 saw off 57 contenders for the World Car of the Year title, and 43 others for the World Electric Vehicle accolade. This represents BMW's 10th and 11th respective class wins. The…...