Renault releases prices and specs for 2018 ZOE

Pricing and UK specifications have been announced for the 2018 model year Renault ZOE. Starting from £18,420 OTR (including PiCG, excluding battery rental), the latest version of Europe’s best-selling EV now features the new R110 electric motor offering increased power but still with the same 186-mile claimed real-world range, which Renault says is the best real world range of any mainstream electric vehicle.

Ford Fiesta Active crossover arrives in time for summer

The top-selling Ford Fiesta adds a rugged new look to its line-up with the addition of the Fiesta Active crossover range for summer. Comprising three variants – Active 1, Active B&O PLAY and Active X – Fiesta Active joins Ford KA+ Active in offering buyers a lifestyle crossover with increased ride height, rugged exterior and advanced technologies.

Volkswagen produces two-millionth Caddy in Poland

Volkswagen Poznań, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, has produced its two-millionth Caddy at its Antoninek factory produced its two-millionth Caddy. The landmark vehicle went to Polish aid organisation ‘St. Brother Albert’. The vehicle was a fourth generation Caddy Maxi Trendline 7-seater in Candy White. In the last year alone around 165,000 Caddy vehicles were produced (up 3.8 per cent), the highest number since the formation of Volkswagen Poznań in 1993.

Met Police adds the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai to its fleet

The Metropolitan Police Service is set to team up with the Toyota Mirai to help create what is claimed to be the world’s largest fleet of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric police vehicles.

Mazda: SKYAKTIV-X engines can be as clean as electric

Mazda says its new SKYACTIV-X engine, which combusts through compression ignition, shows the potential to reduce emissions from an internal combustion engine to below that of an electric vehicle when measured well-to-wheel.