New cars

New Honda HR-V: interior previewed ahead of 18 February unveil

New HR-V e:HEV will ditch pure petrol and diesel power for an exclusively electrified offering

1 February 2021
New Honda HR-V: interior previewed ahead of 18 February unveil
New cars

Nissan Leaf celebrates 10 years of flagship electric hatch

Special-edition Leaf10 model brings Ariya-inspired styling, and is available now from £28,820

1 February 2021
Nissan Leaf celebrates 10 years of flagship electric hatch
20 114582 25 Years of Type R   The 2001 Civic Type R EP3
The more powerful JDM engine was built in Japan, shipped to Swindon for installation into the car and returned to its homeland in situ
Used cars

Used car buying guide: Honda Civic Type R

The EP3-generation Honda Civic Type R may still have a boy-racer reputation, but cared-for examples are quickly rising in value

1 February 2021
Used car buying guide: Honda Civic Type R
Business

Inside the industry: How will history judge hydrogen EVs?

A furious debate rages between critics like Elon Musk and believers like Hyundai's fuel cell research boss

1 February 2021
Inside the industry: How will history judge hydrogen EVs?
Business

Road to 2030: How much electric power will we need?

Electricity demand peaked in the UK in 2005 - it's been falling ever since but EVs will consume a lot

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: How much electric power will we need?
Business

Road to 2030: Can extra power all come from renewable sources?

Renewable energy is becoming increasingly viable each year - wind looks particularly promising

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: Can extra power all come from renewable sources?
Business

Road to 2030: Will the national grid cope, and will there be blackouts?

While some are worried about peak demand, experts say that "it's certainly manageable"

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: Will the national grid cope, and will there be blackouts?
Business

Road to 2030: How many charging points are needed, and what kind?

More chargers are required and coming. Ultra-rapid chargers have the benefit of speed but may stress the grid

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: How many charging points are needed, and what kind?
Business

Road to 2030: What about EV owners without home charging points?

Street lamps could be key to expanding on-street charging, catering to those who can't charge at home

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: What about EV owners without home charging points?
Business

Road to 2030: What investment is promised by the government, and is it enough?

Grants for items like wallboxes will go some way to aiding EV adoption but bodies like the SMMT say it's not enough

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: What investment is promised by the government, and is it enough?

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