Swindon & Wiltshire Motors 04.10.2023 Nissan’s ‘upgradeable’ Hyper Urban concept unveiled Nissan has unveiled its Hyper Urban concept – the first of four concepts the manufacturer will be revealing at motor shows across the world. The manufacturer said it had chosen the word ‘hyper’ for the concepts “to express the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors 27.09.2023 Nissan-backed research project to bring autonomous driving to UK residential and rural roads evolvAD, the UK’s newest autonomous driving research project backed by Nissan and funded by the UK Government, is officially underway. With the aim of enhancing the UK’s autonomous drive capability and technically supporting the supply chain’s readiness for mass […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors 20.09.2023 Volkswagen unveils the new Tiguan – now the world’s most popular VW Volkswagen has unveiled the latest iteration of its Tiguan – now officially the world’s most popular VW as drivers opt for compact SUVs over hatchbacks like the Golf. VW says more than 7.6 million buyers have chosen the Tiguan […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors 13.09.2023 BMW introduces its longer-range, cheaper iX1 eDrive20 model BMW has unveiled its new, longer-range, cheaper iX1 eDrive20 model. Aimed firmly at the fleet market, the all-electric model uses a single electric motor, enabling it to travel further between charges than the twin-motor xDrive30 version – offering a […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday October 4 2023 Nissan’s ‘upgradeable’ Hyper Urban concept unveiled Nissan has unveiled its Hyper Urban concept – the first of four concepts the manufacturer will be revealing at motor shows across the world. The manufacturer said it had chosen the word ‘hyper’ for the concepts “to express the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday September 27 2023 Nissan-backed research project to bring autonomous driving to UK residential and rural roads evolvAD, the UK’s newest autonomous driving research project backed by Nissan and funded by the UK Government, is officially underway. With the aim of enhancing the UK’s autonomous drive capability and technically supporting the supply chain’s readiness for mass […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday September 20 2023 Volkswagen unveils the new Tiguan – now the world’s most popular VW Volkswagen has unveiled the latest iteration of its Tiguan – now officially the world’s most popular VW as drivers opt for compact SUVs over hatchbacks like the Golf. VW says more than 7.6 million buyers have chosen the Tiguan […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday September 13 2023 BMW introduces its longer-range, cheaper iX1 eDrive20 model BMW has unveiled its new, longer-range, cheaper iX1 eDrive20 model. Aimed firmly at the fleet market, the all-electric model uses a single electric motor, enabling it to travel further between charges than the twin-motor xDrive30 version – offering a […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday September 6 2023 Mini unveils the next-generation Mini Cooper Electric Mini has said it is “reinventing an icon” as it unveils its next-generation Mini Cooper Electric. The fifth-generation Mini Cooper was unveiled at the IAA International Motor Show in Munich. It offers either E and SE output levels, offering […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Thursday August 31 2023 What Car? reveals its electric cars of the year What Car? has revealed the winners of its 2023 Electric Car Awards, with the Volkswagen ID Buzz taking home the coveted Car of the Year award. The judges noted: “There’s so much affection for the Buzz’s retro design that […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Thursday August 24 2023 BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet visits the UK A pilot fleet of BMW iX5 Hydrogen cars are being put through their paces in the UK as part of an international trial. The BMW iX5 Hydrogen developed on the basis of the current BMW X5 was first unveiled […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday August 9 2023 Fleet electric vehicle surge drives car market growth A surge in the sale of electric vehicles is driving growth in the UK car market, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The society’s data shows the new car market grew 28.3 […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday August 2 2023 ‘Anyone’ or “Eeny One’? Honda gives launch date for its oddly-named e:Ny1 electric SUV Honda has revealed the launch date and UK price of its new small SUV. But the manufacturer has offered no guidance on how to ask for one. Whether customers will ask to test drive an Anyone or an Eeny […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday July 26 2023 Jodie Kidd electrocuted with 1 million volts for Kia EV9 launch Model and car enthusiast Jodie Kidd has been electrocuted with more than a million volts as part of a death-defying stunt to promote the launch of Kia’s EV9. Sitting on a raised platform and protected from a ‘lightning machine’ […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday July 19 2023 Škoda offers first glimpse of Scala and Kamiq Škoda has released the first official exterior sketches previewing the refreshed versions of its Scala compact model and Kamiq city SUV. The new Scala and Kamiq will be celebrating their digital world premieres on 1 August. Four years on […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday July 12 2023 Goodbye Ford Fiesta – production ends of UK’s all-time bestselling car The last Ford Fiesta has rolled off the production line in Cologne, marking the end of an era that sold 4.8 million vehicles in the UK and 22 million globally. The Fiesta has been a motoring staple for almost […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday July 5 2023 Winners crowned at Auto Express New Car Awards The best new cars available to UK motorists have been crowned at the Auto Express New Car Awards. Hyundai’s Kona took the coveted Car of the Year award, while the BMW i7 took away the trophy for Luxury Car […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Wednesday June 28 2023 Mini Concept Aceman to make UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023 Following its global reveal last year, the Mini Concept Aceman will make its UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023. Taking centre stage inside the Mini display, the Concept Aceman is an initial glimpse of a vehicle bridging […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Thursday June 22 2023 Long-wheelbase ID. Buzz to get European premiere at VW Bus Festival The long-wheelbase version of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ all-electric ID. Buzz – aimed at both the leisure and cargo-carrying markets – will be unveiled at the VW Bus Festival in Hanover at the weekend. Almost five metres long with up […]
