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The Toyota GR Yaris has won UK Car of the Year 2021, in the Supermini and performance categories. “The GR exudes the same sort of emotions found in the original breed of hot hatches, with a modern-day twist thanks to advances in automotive technology. The most fun I’ve had behind the wheel of a car for many years,” said John ...

The Fiat 500 family, consisting of the 500, 500X and 500L, is being refreshed for 2021 with updated trim levels, exterior colours and interior designs. The line-up has been updated across all models with the introduction of Pop, Connect, Dolcevita, Cross and Sport trim levels. The character of the trim levels can be further enhanced to customise the 500 family ...

Vauxhall has released first pictures of the new Combo-e, a fully-electric variant of its Combo van. With a range of up to 171 miles from a single charge, the new Combo-e is an ideal companion for business and private users after a zero emissions van. Featuring a 100kW (136hp) electric motor and 50kW battery, the new Combo-e supports up to ...

Ford has further expanded its line-up of electrified Kuga SUVs with the new Ford Kuga Hybrid. It is able to deliver over 600 miles of petrol-electric and pure-electric driving between fill-ups and without ever having to plug in to recharge. The self-charging Kuga Hybrid’s 1.1 kWh battery is automatically replenished both by the 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine and using ...

The all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e has won the first What Car? Van of the Year title, run in association with commercial vehicle retailer Vansdirect. It was voted the winner for its combination of zero-emissions power, ultra-low running and ownership costs and impressive performance and practicality. The Vivaro-e was launched this year, and is rated as having up to 205-miles of range ...

Kia Motors Corporation has shared part of its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy today, revealing an early sketch of several of the brand’s future dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). Details of Kia’s future EV product strategy were announced by Kia President and CEO Ho Sung Song during an event at the brand’s Hwasung plant in Korea. The brand said ...

Vauxhall has confirmed prices for its new all-electric Vivaro-e Life multi-seat passenger car. The Vivaro-e Life is available with up to nine seats and is capable of driving up to 143 miles with zero emissions from a single charge, priced from £34,645. Customers can place orders now, with deliveries starting from late October. The new Vivaro-e Life is the next ...

Hyundai Motor Company has announced the launch of its new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles. Under the IONIQ brand, Hyundai Motor will introduce three new dedicated models over the next four years with more innovative models to follow. The creation of IONIQ brand is in response to fast-growing market demand. Hyundai first introduced the term IONIQ, which fuses ...

The UK’s best new electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars for every budget have been revealed at the inaugural What Car? Electric Car Awards, held in association with charging point provider Myenergi. The Awards were launched following a surge in interest in electric cars online during lockdown. As restrictions eased in early July, 26% of What Car?’s audience said ...

Nissan today revealed the new Nissan Ariya electric coupé crossover. CEO Makoto Uchida and chief operating officer Ashwani Gupta unveiled the Ariya to a global audience during a livestreamed event at the soon-to-open Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama. The Ariya – Nissan’s first all-electric coupé crossover – offers powerful acceleration and smooth, quiet operation, as well as an interior with a welcoming, luxurious lounge-like ...