Jaguar supplies 700-strong electric fleet to the NHS and public sector staff

Jaguar Land Rover UK and Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have confirmed a fleet of 700 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles for public sector staff across the country. The agreement via Northumbria Healthcare’s NHS Fleet Solutions, will give staff from more than 200 organisations access to lease the Jaguar’s all-electric I-PACE over a three-year period.

Mazda expands trade-in scrappage scheme

Mazda customers can now save up to £4,000 off any brand new Mazda when they trade in their previous car under the Mazda Scrappage Scheme Upgrade Plan. Available to new cars registered by 31 March 2020, the scheme offers customers the chance to exchange any petrol or diesel car registered before 31 December 2011 for […]

Nissan brings electric racer to Europe

Nissan’s expertise in electric vehicles and motorsport experience have come together in the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC – a showcase of “the power, innovation and excitement of Nissan electric vehicle technology”. The all-wheel-drive LEAF NISMO RC boasts more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor, which was based on the first-generation LEAF and revealed in 2011.

Subaru adds e-BOXER hybrid powertrain to the XV crossover

Subaru’s compact crossover XV now comes with a new powertrain, the e-BOXER, which combines an electric motor with two of Subaru’s core technologies: the horizontally-opposed Boxer engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Built on the Subaru Global Platform, a re-design of the body and chassis, XV offers what Subaru describes as an “advanced safety performance and a dynamic driving experience”.

Toyota shows next-generation hydrogen-fuelled Mirai saloon

Toyota introduced the hydrogen-powered Mirai saloon in 2014. Now it is getting ready to take its advanced zero emission fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology to new heights with the second generation model. The Mirai has a driving range of around 300 miles, easy refuelling in a matter of minutes and no emissions other than pure water. Since launch, around 10,000 Mirai have been sold; at the same time, Toyota has actively supported the development of hydrogen fuel infrastructure in key markets.