It’s easy to think that leaving an electric car standing for long periods would require nothing more than plugging it in, locking it and walking away. And you may well get away with that. But if you ...

Even though the popularity of electric cars continues to grow, there are still some misconceptions about them. As we all know, water and electricity don’t mix, and for some this begs the question: can ...

Electric motorbikes are way behind electric cars in both technology and take-up – we’re talking big bikes here, not mopeds and seated scooters, which are very different. Why? Because motorcyclists ...

Now in its eighth season, Formula E is a single-seater racing series for electric-powered cars. It debuted in 2014 and its seasons run from late autumn to early summer, rather than within a calendar ...

A trial of pop-up electric-car chargers has been deemed a runaway success, after survey results showed respondents rated the service 4.3 out of five when asked if they’d recommend the scheme to a ...

Will my electric car work in the winter?! There are a number of common myths surrounding electric cars – most of which don't hold an ounce of truth. Like how taking one through a car wash can end in ...

Before you buy a new family car, think about what are the most important aspects. Chances are you’ve come up with some combination of practicality, comfort and low running costs – and we reckon one of ...

The Volkswagen Golf has been a family favourite since 1974, and has become famous for being understated to look at, but with all the latest technology and impressive engineering under the skin. The ...

Electric cars are becoming more and more common these days, but the choice on the secondhand market remains relatively limited and prices are on the high side for all but the earliest models. So if ...

The 330e Touring is part of BMW’s rapidly growing line-up of plug-in hybrids, which includes the X1 and X2 small SUVs, plus the bigger X3 and X5 SUVs, the 530e and 745e executive saloons and the 225xe ...

Toyota has announced pricing for the Corolla Trek, a toughened-up version of the Corolla Touring Sports estate. Starting from £29,224 on-the-road, the Trek is available with both 1.8 and 2.0-litre ...

One of several ways to buy a car on finance, a hire purchase (HP) agreement is a bit like a loan. The cost of the car is divided into a series of equal payments over a set period, usually three, four ...