Category: Car News

[ad_1] While the new electric Capri and Mustang Mach-E take their names from a couple of iconic Fords, the Explorer EV’s name comes from a rather mild-mannered SUV. However, Ford has “designed the ultimate expression of Explorer’s adventurous spirit” with the new Explorer Collection.  What’s new on the Ford Explorer Collection? Well, it gets a…

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[ad_1] A new S variant of the Porsche Cayenne Electric has arrived boasting a supercar-troubling 657bhp on tap and an equally colossal 405-mile range, plus a 3,500kg towing capacity that can rival any Range Rover. It’s available to order now from £99,900.  The S bridges the gap perfectly between the entry-level Cayenne Electric – which…

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[ad_1] An average of 225 pothole-related breakdowns were reported to the RAC every day in February, the organisation says. This is more than three times the number of similar callouts at the same time last year – and has been attributed to one of the wettest starts to the year in recent memory. Advertisement –…

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[ad_1] For a start, the interior will feature the same huge dual-screen display as in Audi’s latest models. This will likely incorporate a 14.5-inch touchscreen and a smaller 10-inch driver’s display screen in the one curved housing.  The system will also integrate all of the car’s major functions, including the climate controls, which were previously on…

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[ad_1] In terms of size, the E5 sits somewhere between a Nissan Juke and its larger brother, the Qashqai, and uses a 61.1kWh battery pack. This gives the E5 a claimed range of 248 miles, which is more than a Ford Puma Gen-E and Renault 4, and not that far off cars such as the…

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[ad_1] The SEAT Ateca and its sportier sibling, the Cupra Ateca, have been cancelled 10 years after the SUV first went on sale. The Spanish brand says its Nissan Qashqai rival has been discontinued to “reflect local market decisions and ensure alignment with SEAT’s evolving range”. However, investigations by Auto Express have revealed that the Ateca is still…

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[ad_1] New research has found many drivers of petrol and diesel cars still don’t fully understand EVs, and warns that misinformation is causing motorists to hold back from making the shift to electric cars.  The findings come from a survey commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank and carried out by…

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[ad_1] There are more substantial changes in the suspension, though. This sees the standard car’s adjustable dampers being replaced by a new manually adjustable coilover set-up. This allows drivers to more finely tune the RS 3 Competition to their taste through changes to the dampers on compression and rebound. However, you’ll have to do so…

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[ad_1] Dacia claims it engineered this Spring replacement in a remarkable 16 months, turbocharged by the fact it uses an existing platform and was jointly created in China and Europe, with the twin time zones allowing development around the clock. While it will initially be sold alongside the existing Spring, the Chinese-sourced car faces extra…

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[ad_1] During our brief time with the VLE just outside Merc’s Stuttgart HQ, the overwhelming sense was of a distinct ‘Mercedes’ feel to all the materials and controls. However, the cabin doesn’t feel quite as large as the previous EQV. This is largely down to the higher floor and smaller windows, but those wanting more…

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