Electric crossover is a key part of the brand’s renewed line-up – and its mooted return to the UK Mitsubishi has unveiled the second-generation Eclipse Cross as a rebadged Renault Scenic, giving the brand a crucial battery-electric model as it effectively relaunches in Europe. It is differentiated from its French counterpart by
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Inability to repair EV batteries could cause insurance to spike
EV drivers told premiums will rise until battery repairs are more feasible Insurance premiums for electric cars will continue to rise unless the UK can find a cost-effective way of repairing damaged batteries rather than replacing them, warns Thatcham Research, an organisation owned by motor insurers. This is because the component is
JLR hack: Supply chain staff told to apply for Universal Credit, claims union
No new Land Rover cars have been produced since 1 September cyber attack; issues affecting JLR globally Workers within the JLR supply chain are being told to apply for Universal Credit as the effects of the cyber attack on the British car maker continues well into its third week. The claim comes
Wild Lotus Theory One concept "well within the realms of reality"
Designer says stunning three-seat electric supercar is just a wiper away from production viability The main thing that would stop Lotus from building its radical, futuristic Theory 1 concept is its lack of a front wiper mechanism, the company’s chief designer has said. The 986bhp, Esprit-inspired three-seater was revealed last year as a
Peugeot e-408
The electric version of Peugeot’s striking crossbreed is here at last. Is it a Tesla Model 3 beater? Better late than never, the Peugeot e-408 is finally here. When the 408 landed in 2022, we were told an electric version of the 4.7m-long liftback-cum-crossover would be just around the corner, but
Leapmotor confirms plans to build electric cars in Spain
B10 crossover and B05 hatchback are the most likely candidates for European production Leapmotor has reprised plans to build cars in Europe as part of an expansion that includes the imminent launch of two new, more European-friendly models. The Chinese brand, of which Stellantis owns a majority of the international rights, will
Renault 4 gains van variant with 254-mile range
Retro electric crossover swaps rear seats for a load tray; priced from equivalent of £25k The new Renault 4 EV has gained a new cargo van variant, swapping its rear seats for a plastic load tray and lashing hooks. The removal of the rear seats gives the converted crossover a cargo capacity of 1045