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We take an in-depth look at how the UK is getting ready for the switch to electric

The original Vauxhall Mokka was very much the prime-time, middle-of-the-road sitcom of the automotive world; it was always incredibly popular, but with so many more interesting, critically acclaimed alternatives out there, it was hard to fathom why.  Now, however, the Mokka has had a reboot. Vauxhall’s compact crossover has been redesigned from the ground up, giving the model a sharp new look in a class where desirability is a key way to win over buyers. But does it now have the substance to...

Top 3 used family SUVs for £15,000 Sophie Charman © Provided by Car Buyer Top 3 used family SUVs for £15,000 - hero When it comes to planning for the arrival of a baby, finding a practical car is often high on the priority list. Parents want something that’s easy to live with, big enough for all the baby paraphernalia, safe and comfortable. Parents-to-be could well be swapping nippy superminis or hot hatches for something more spacious and practical. An SUV is not only a ...

Why owners love the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Thinking of switching to a plug-in hybrid? Plenty of owners we surveyed can vouch for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV by: Auto Express In partnership with The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been a perennial favourite since its launch in 2013. With its combination of space, reliability and plug-in capability, it’s a fuel-efficient SUV that’s helped many drivers make the step to electric ownership. Under the bonnet it has a 2.4-litre petrol engine wh...

What exactly is the Citroen C4? It’s a question that’s hard to answer, partly because of its new design that’s somewhere between a normal hatchback and an SUV, and partly because the C4 name has been used on a number of cars over the past decade or so. It started out as a normal family hatch, like a Volkswagen Golf or a Ford Focus, but then the funky-looking and excellent C4 Cactus was introduced before the C4 hatch was dropped. Then the C4 Cactus was toned down and made to look more like...

What?" might be the most common one in reference to curiosity in his proposal. " How much?" is another frequently asked question as this is a constantly moving target, with $2 trillion as the baseline spending platform for his euphemistically-titled investment program; others are calling for it to rise higher. There is one question mostly going unasked, however, and it is one that is the most revealing. "Why?!" With a laundry list of items in store for Biden’s dream project -- with everythin...

Driver Power asked UK new car buyers about their cars' MPG and running costs. These are the top ten highest rated

Driver Power is the UK’s number one car customer satisfaction survey and the 2021 version is now open. 

Tesla caught the automotive world napping when it burst on to the scene in 2012 with the Model S. The US electric car start-up demonstrated that there was a serious appetite for EVs with a premium price tag, and ever since then car makers around the world have been frantically developing competitors to cash in on this increasingly lucrative market.  The Ford Mustang Mach-E is one of them, and also one of the most important new Fords that we have seen for a generation. Its significance is demon...

Gridserve partners with Ecotricity to upgrade outdated Electric Highway chargers following criticism from the Government