Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Black edition arrives in October

Toyota has announced a new RAV4 special edition. The new RAV4 Hybrid Black Edition has a one-colour treatment with the Galaxy Black bodywork accompanied by a matching black front grille, lower grille and bumpers, door mirror casings, skid plates, rear garnish and spoiler, nineteen-inch gloss black alloy wheels.

Geofencing tech for plug-in Ford Transit Custom

The new Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid now comes with the option of geofencing technology to help improve urban air quality. Using live location data, the Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) automatically switches to electric drive mode whenever entering predefined areas such as congestion and low‑emission zones.

Oxford produces 11,000 MINI Electrics

MINI Plant Oxford has hit a significant milestone by building more than 11,000 MINI Electrics since production began, just before the plant’s annual summer shutdown. Premiered in July 2019, during the brand’s 60th anniversary year, MINI’s first all-electric model is fully integrated into the production process at Oxford, running down the same line as the combustion engine models.  

All-electric Mercedes EQV from £70,665

The new Mercedes-Benz EQV is now available to order with prices starting from £70,665 for the EQV 300 Sport, £72,895 for EQV 300 Sport Premium and £77,145 for the EQV 300 Sport Premium Plus. With seating for up to seven people, the EQV is the second Mercedes-Benz from the all-electric EQ brand.

Remote charging for Skodas via Amazon Alexa

Drivers of Skoda’s all-electric Citigoe iV and Superb iV plug-in hybrid can now use Amazon Alexa voice assistants to start or stop charging remotely and check on the remaining range of their cars, all from the comfort of their home. The new features are part of a raft of upgrades added to the Skoda Connect service, with iV owners now able to perform a range of actions to simplify the charging and management of their electric vehicle.

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