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auto trader awards kia soul ev with best value electric car

Auto Trader awards Kia Soul EV with Best Value Electric Car

New Kia Soul EV has won the Best Value Electric Car award at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2021. The vehicle stood out from the crowd because of its advanced EV system, numerous utility features, and overall fun-to-drive character. Auto Trader’s New Car Awards is an annual consumer-led vote and winners are rated by the vehicle owners – they rate vehicles on 16 categories, including stability, reliability, safety, and features. Praised for

kia team reveals first teaser pictures for the new sportage lineup

Kia team reveals first teaser pictures for the new Sportage lineup

Kia team reveals the first official teaser images of the new Sportage – the fifth generation of the brand’s successful SUV lineup. The vehicle is expected to be revealed in July in Korea and has been revised in order to demonstrate a new design language and tons of advanced tech features. In September, Kia will also unveil an exclusive European version of the new Sportage. As it comes to the vehicle itself, the fifth generation of Sportage

mg zs takes home best value new car and best car for dog owners awards

MG ZS takes home Best Value New Car and Best Car for Dog Owners awards

The MG ZS has taken the awards for the Best Value New Car and Best Car for Dog Owners at this year’s Auto Trader New Car Awards. The ZS, which has also taken first place at the New Car of the Year event, beat every other strong competitor at the New Car Awards. The vehicle also managed to scoop the award for the Best Car for Dog Owners ahead of the Toyota RAV4 and Dacia Duster. What is special about this event is that the winners are determ

mclaren presents elva roadster with a windshield

McLaren presents Elva Roadster with a windshield

McLaren Automotive is about to unveil a production windscreen version of the Elva roadster. Especially designed for customers who prefer a physical screen rather than a barrier of air, the vehicle also comes with numerous advanced technologies. Super-lightweight and extremely powerful, the Elva delivers the ultimate connection between a driver, the road and the elements. Created to celebrate the pure joy of driving, it’s one of the most distinctive – and exclusive – cars we have made. Roofless and without windows,

cupra formentor e-hybrid lineup brings excellent performance rates

CUPRA Formentor e-HYBRID lineup brings excellent performance rates

CUPRA Formentor e-HYBRID SUV coupe offers fleets the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and benefit from a competitive ownership payment plan. Already available for order, the new Formentor e-HYBRID is available with either a choice of 204hp or 245hp power outputs and both models have a Benefit in Kind (BiK) rating of just 11 percent in year one and 12 percent in years two to five. Furthermore, the SUV coupe was awarded a five-star saf

genesis marks its european launch with excellent euro ncap ratings

Genesis marks its European launch with excellent Euro NCAP ratings

Genesis has finally launched in the European market, after having gone on sale in South Korea and the US sometime earlier. The first vehicles demonstrated to the European audience is the G80 sedan and GV80 SUV – both have been awarded the highest Euro NCAP safety ratings. With its comprehensive safety system, the GV80 has managed to score full points for side impact protection, and the G80 is only a point behind. Both vehicles also received a

toyota reveals new highlander bronze edition model

Toyota reveals new Highlander Bronze Edition model

The fourth-generation Toyota Highlander comes with a bold and distinctive exterior design and for the 2022 model year also offers new Hybrid engines. Available in front-wheel drive and AWD setup, the Bronze Edition offers elegant styling and premium features. Furthermore, the vehicle can be specified in Cement or Wi

volkswagen commercial vehicles takes home tree prestigious awards

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles takes home tree prestigious awards

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has won three titles at the 2021 Trade Van Driver Awards event. Volkswagen Transporter 6.1 and Volkswagen Crafter were named Van of the Year and Best Large Van respectively while the Best Technical Innovation was won by the Volkswagen City Emergency Braking feature. Being popular because of its advanced technology and offering excellent residual value, the Transporter 6.1 took the prestigious Van of the Year awar

jaguar land rover and google will measure the air quality in dublin

Jaguar Land Rover and Google will measure the air quality in Dublin

Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Google in order to integrate the latest all-electric Jaguar I-PACE with air quality measuring sensors and Street View mapping technology. This will be the first all-electric Google vehicle to be used to measure the street air quality in Dublin. The Jaguar I-PACE is geared with specialised mobile air sensors developed by Aclima and has launched in Dublin to capture data over the next 12 months. Google’s scie

vauxhall announces first details for the new movano and movano-e lineups

Vauxhall announces first details for the new Movano and Movano-e lineups

Vauxhall revealed the first images and details of the new Movano and Movano-e lineup. Both models feature class-leading load volume, a wide variety of body styles, seven-seat configuration, and economic yet agile performance rates. The vehicle is designed to meet the wide-ranging demands of businesses and fleet users and can be specified in panel van, crew cab, and chassis cab version. Drivetrain system characteristics The Movano-e Geared w

bentley reveals first details for the new bentayga s

Bentley reveals first details for the new Bentayga S

Bentley has announced details for the new Bentayga S. With its elegant and yet aggressive design and unique details, the new family member is specially designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding clients. Based on Bentley’s established S brand, the new Bentayga offers more output via Bentley Dynamic Ride a

hyundai is about to unveil ioniq 5 to the north american audience

Hyundai is about to unveil IONIQ 5 to the North American audience

Hyundai will showcase the new 2022 IONIQ 5 to the North American audience today. The vehicle comes with advanced technologies, innovative use of interior space and a new global electric platform. Furthermore, IONIQ 5 showcases progressive design and explores new personalization options, all thanks to the new battery electric platform. The innovative Vehicle-to-Load function allows customers to use their electric devices, including bicycles, sc