Nissan builds 500,000th Leaf in Sunderland factory

The 500,000th Nissan Leaf has rolled off the production line, just in time to celebrate World Electric Vehicle (EV) Day.

The milestone was achieved at Nissan’s Sunderland factory, which has built almost 175,000 Leafs since it began producing the model in 2013.

The Leaf was the world’s first mass-market 100% electric car and remains... ( подробнее )

Alexander Sims eyes fastest EV charging record with Tesla Model 3

Formula E racing driver Alexander Sims will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest charging time for an electric car in order to demonstrate improvements in EV charging infrastructure.

For the attempt, sponsored by environmental charity Zero Carbon World, Sims will team up with charity trustee Dean Fielding and EV specialist... ( подробнее )

Nissan Juke 2020 long-term review

Why we’re running it: To see if the Juke can continue to hold its own in a crowded compact SUV market

Month 4 -   Month 3 -   Month 2 -   Month 1   -   Specs

Life with a Nissan Juke: Month 4

Is the seminal small SUV better than its new rival from Ford? - 26 August 2020

The Nissan Juke may have established the... ( подробнее )

Greatest machines with 100 horsepower or less

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How much power do you need?

Or, put it another way, how little can you get away with? Colin Goodwin chooses five sub-100bhp heroes that eschew outright speed without falling short on fun.

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Suzuki Jimny returns as two-seat commercial 4x4

Only two months after the Suzuki Jimny officially went off sale, it’s back - but this time, it will only be available as a commercial vehicle.  

The Japanese maker confirmed its rugged small 4x4 would be removed from sale   in passenger form back in July due to the adverse effect it has on the brand’s fleet average CO2 emissions.

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Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 11 September

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so they say. It’s also a good way of getting your hands on the unattainable classic of your dreams. Take, for example, this Chesil Speedster, which offers the style, performance and charm of the iconic Porsche 356 for a fraction of the cost.

Chesil has been producing near-faithful but not technically... ( подробнее )

Sebastian Vettel to race for Aston Martin from 2021

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel will race for the new Aston Martin team from next season, it has been confirmed.

The Silverstone-based   team   currently known as Racing Point (and previously Force India)   will take on works status in 2021   after its owner, Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, bought the famous British... ( подробнее )

New Audi Q4 E-tron Sportback: production version spotted

Audi's   fourth electric SUV, the Q4 E-tron Sportback, has been caught in disguise on public roads for the first time ahead of it going on sale in 2021.

The Tesla Model Y rival will be sold in both normal and Sportback coup?   form. The former was first previewed by a concept at the 2019 Geneva motor show, while the latter was shown in... ( подробнее )

Simple ways to cut your motoring costs

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Perceived wisdom says that motoring is expensive, but it doesn't have to be if you're switched on.

Just ask Autocar's James Ruppert, who has driven bangers for years, saving a fortune in the process. If low running costs are key you don't buy... ( подробнее )

Кaк тебе такое Илон Маск: изнутри. Ant. снаружи Tesla Model Y нашли деревце и изоленту

Дoвoльнo чaстo в oтнoшeнии oтeчeствeннoгo aвтoпрoмa мoжнo услышaть, чтo eгo сoбирaют изо не самого приятного материала и палок. Практически, у иностранных коллег не до настоящего времени так красиво и опрятно, по образу того бы хотелось. Необычную находку посчастливилось обнаружить внутри электрокроссовера Tesla Model Y.

Как-то сеть облетели... ( подробнее )