Kia Niro Plug-in hybrid has 34-mile range

The Kia Niro Plug-in hybrid has been unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, and will join the hybrid model in showrooms in Autumn. When it arrives, it will pair an economical 1.6-litre GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine with a 8.9kWh high-capacity lithium-polymer battery pack. The latest addition to Kia’s hybrid crossover range substantially reduces […]
‘My Volkswagen’ App is a digital dashboard

Volkswagen has launched a new app for iOS and Android smartphones, which you can also use in a web browser. Called ‘My Volkswagen’ it will make customer interactions with the brand a lot more user friendly, allowing them to view brochures, track new vehicles as they are built, check the service history, book maintenance and view information in the […]
Learners could be on the motorway by 2018
New plans announced by the government today aim to improve driver education, including the possibility of learner drivers being allowed to take lessons on the motorway network. At present, it is illegal for a learner driver to enter a motorway before passing their test, even with a qualified instructor beside them. Currently, most new drivers […]
New tech for 2017 Skoda Octavia Scout

The Skoda Octavia Scout has been updated for 2017, with an interior and exterior makeover, the latest in-car technology and a new suite of driver assistance features. The robust all-rounder has a distinctive off-road look, innovative four-wheel drive and increased versatility both on and off the road. The comprehensively reworked Scout bears the same front […]
Mercedes launches luxurious V-Class camper van

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo camper van is now on sale, with prices starting from £53,180 for the entry-level V 220 d Sport. The V 220 d AMG Line is £55,320, the V 250 d Sport £55,055 and the V 250 d AMG Line is £57,195. The Marco Polo is based on the popular V-Class, […]