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New Kia EV2: UK prices confirmed for compact electric SUV

6+ hour, 57+ min ago  (649+ words) Kia has announced UK prices and specifications for the new EV2, which is available to order now. Prices will start from "24,245 for the smallest SUV in Kia's growing electric car lineup. The EV2 offers one of the longest battery ranges for less…...

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motoringresearch.com > car-news > bmw-ix3-world-car-of-the-year-2026

BMW iX3 is World Car of the Year 2026

7+ hour, 40+ min ago  (537+ words) The BMW iX3 has been named World Car of the Year 2026 in New York. The acclaimed iX3 is the latest winner of the biggest automotive award in the world. The BMW iX3 beat two other finalists: the Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Leaf. It…...

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motoringresearch.com > car-reviews > porsche-taycan-turbo-gt-2025

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT 2025 review

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1027+ words) Porsche's GT department is the superglue that connects the company's road and racing cars. Since 1999, its vehicles have consistently set the benchmark against which others are judged, earning it plaudits from the press and a cult following among enthusiasts. Go…...

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Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo 2025 review

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1032+ words) Launching an EV felt like a big risk for Porsche back in 2019, yet the Taycan was a triumph. The press declared it a "proper Porsche" and buyers formed an orderly queue. Within a year, it overtook the Macan as the…...

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motoringresearch.com > car-news > long-range-nissan-micra-electric-car-grant

Long-range Nissan Micra now gets full £3,750 Electric Car Grant

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (345+ words) A new Nissan Micra with the choice long-range 52kWh battery now costs from "23,345, thanks to qualifying for the full "3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG). Previously in receipt of a "1,500 grant, the larger electric car discount comes courtesy of a new battery for…...

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motoringresearch.com > car-news > byd-ev-rapid-flash-charging

BYD to bring ultra-rapid EV Flash Charging network to Europe

2+ week, 14+ hour ago  (451+ words) Charging an electric car could soon be as quick as filling up with petrol, as BYD looks to expand its ultra-rapid Flash technology. BYD has already installed more than 4,200 Flash Chargers, which offer speeds of up to 1,500kW, across its native…...

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motoringresearch.com > car-news > rodin-off-track-road-hypercar

New Zealand’s Rodin is planning its first road-legal supercar

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (560+ words) New Zealand-based Rodin Cars already has a formidable reputation in the world of motorsport and dedicated track cars.Now, for the first time in its 27-year history, Rodin will venture off the race track and onto the road. Given the…...

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motoringresearch.com > car-news > ev-price-premium-halves

EV price premium halves in two years

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (377+ words) New research by Autotrader has found the price difference between electric cars and a comparable petrol model has more than halved in just two years. The upfront RRP price gap has narrowed to 15 percent between EV and ICE models. Two…...

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motoringresearch.com > car-news > car-industry-urgent-review-zev-mandate

Car industry calls for urgent review of electric car ZEV Mandate

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (695+ words) The electric car transition is not happening as quickly as expected and a review of the ZEV Mandate, currently scheduled for 2027, is urgently required, says trade body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It comes as discounts on…...

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motoringresearch.com > car-news > dacia-striker-first-look

Dacia Striker: first look at bold new crossover estate car

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (595+ words) The Dacia Striker is a bold new family-sized vehicle from the value-focused brand, which aims to combine estate car practicality with crossover confidence. Sitting above the Dacia Duster as an alternative to the Dacia Bigster SUV, the new Striker targets…...