Bright Spark

Electric conversions of classic cars have been a part of the electric car scene almost from the start. The appeal is obvious. Interest in older cars is at very high levels, with classic car events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed or Germany’s Techno-Classica apparently in much better shape than the mainstream motor shows […]

All-electric Peugeot e-Expert van arrives next year

With the e-Expert, Peugeot says it is increasingly committed to electrifying its models to achieve its ambition of a 100 per cent electrified LCV range by 2021. The market is experiencing increased legislation and the implementation of ultra low emission zones in key cities, with the potential of only allowing zero emission vehicles in the future.

Volvo offers one year of free electricity for plug-in hybrid buyers

Volvo is offering British car buyers one year’s free electricity to charge their new plug-in hybrid car, with the launch of its Take Charge campaign. The offer is available across Volvo’s range of plug-in hybrid models.

Vauxhall Vivaro van goes electric

Vauxhall will launch the new Vivaro-e next year, the pure battery electric version of its best-selling medium van. Following the addition of the all-electric Corsa-e and plug-in hybrid Grandland X Hybrid4 to its product range, the Vivaro-e marks the next chapter in Vauxhall’s electrification strategy.

Euro 6d-TEMP engine options for revamped Nissan NV300 and NV400 vans

Nissan has revamped its mid and full-size van range, updating both the NV300 and NV400 with more efficient engines, new interiors and smart tech options. The new models feature more efficient powertrains meeting new Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standards, with cleaner engines and reduced NOx.