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Prius and Auris hybrid recall Of the 1.25 million affected 2008-2014 Prius and Auris models, around 56,000 were sold in the UK. Affecting the power system, Toyota says there’s an issue with the hybrid system failsafe which could cause cars…
Reaching new EV consumers with comedy It seems actor Robert De Niro is joining the electric car movement. Auto maker Kia will debut its e-Niro crossover vehicle at the Paris Motor Show with De Niro as its ambassador. In an…
Inaugural international start-up programme German automaker Volkswagen selected start-ups at pitch competitions in Tel Aviv, Prague, London, Riga, and Hanover dealing with car-pooling, petrol payment, blockchain vehicle history, route optimisation, e-vehicle charging station booking, and road surface quality. Named the…
Dyson shows commitment to EV market To compete with Elon Musk’s Tesla, Dyson plans to raise its investment in electric cars to £200m. Furthermore, the British inventor, James Dyson, wants to build testing facilities in a former Wilshire World War…
Current barriers Ahead of the proposed 2040 ban on petrol and diesel cars, Auto Trader conducted research on purchasing electric cars in the UK. Although the government wants 50% of all cars to be electric by 2030, drivers remain skeptical…
WLTP and European Emissions Standards Separate from European Emissions Standards, which measures cars from Euro I through Euro VI, the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) is the new standard for calculating fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions for passenger…
Stay focused while driving With the welcome light in the New #SEAT Ateca, your car will always stay in sight whilst making it easy to find your way in the dark. A post shared by SEAT UK (@seatuk) on Jul…
Hyundai & Suzuki score high Surprisingly, premium brands like BMW, Audi, or Land Rover do not produce the most reliable cars. If dependability is what you’re after, your best bet is to stick with Hyundai, Suzuki, Kia, or Škoda. While…
Transmission shifter cable issues As first reported in The Daily Mail as a gearshift recall, Ford identified errors with over half a million cars and SUVs. Autos to look out for include 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Fusion sedans and…
