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MAHLE Powertrain’s tech-talk series explains how they make electric vehicle battery technology work harder, faster, further

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MAHLE Powertrain will outline how their expertise can push electric vehicle battery technology harder, faster and further in a series of in-depth tech-talk videos. Each will review a different aspect of the battery design, development, validation and integration process, and will cover critical topics such as designing for legislation, performance trade-offs, and the importance of rigorous testing. Starting on 31st October, new videos will be released every other week, with each presented by MAHLE Powertrain’s experts as they deliver the benefit of their knowledge, direct from the engineering team.

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MG ZS EV named ‘Best Family Electric Car’ at 2023 Carbuyer Awards

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MG Motor UK is celebrating another win at the annual Carbuyer Best Car Awards, with its MG ZS EV named ‘best family electric car’ for 2023.

Carbuyer’s expert team of highly experienced journalists and road testers recommended the ZS EV, due to its ‘electric motor and a battery pack offering better performance, significantly lower running costs and an altogether nicer driving experience.’

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EV and hybrid drivers without breakdown cover vulnerable to unqualified recovery agents with ‘a truck and tow hook’

EV and hybrid drivers without breakdown cover

Motorists running modern EVs and hybrids, who are tempted to cut costs by not investing in roadside assistance, could be in for a shock from unskilled recovery agents warns leading breakdown provider Start Rescue.

As people tighten their belts, breakdown cover is often the first thing to go. But that could end up being a false economy and particularly for those with electric cars and hybrids.

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MG ZS EV named ‘Best Used Small SUV’ at What Car? Electric Car Awards

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MG Motor UK is celebrating another win at the prestigious What Car? Electric Car Awards, with its MG ZS EV named ‘Best Used Small SUV’ for a second consecutive year.

The UK’s leading expert car-buying publication recognised MG’s compact, zero-emissions SUV as a fantastic option for customers looking for their first electric vehicle – describing the ZS EV as ‘a terrific way to get into fully-electric motoring’.

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UK Press Launch of the all-new MG4 at Bicester Heritage

UK press launch of the all-new MG4 at Bicester Heritage

Exciting times for loop as we support MG with this week’s UK press launch of the all-new MG4 at Bicester Heritage.

One of this year’s most eagerly-anticipated EVs, the MG4 combines striking looks and the latest technology with a range of up to 281 miles on a single charge (WLTP) and a starting price from only £25,995 OTR.

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MG Motor UK announces pricing and specifications of striking new MG4 EV

MG is announcing more specifications of its all-new, much-anticipated MG4 EV – an all-electric hatchback dedicated to offering customers space, technology, affordability and driving quality.

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MG reveals UK pricing for versatile new MG5 EV estate

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MG has confirmed full pricing and specification of the new MG5 EV estate, available to order now with the first deliveries expected before the end of 2022.

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Developing the UK’s Most Affordable Electric Vehicle

A Greater Manchester company, MeV Ltd is addressing the twin issues of reducing vehicle emissions and improving air quality by producing innovative and affordable electric vehicles, the BeeAnywhere.  

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The AC Cobra reborn

Electrified for the future with strong petrol power option to build on its heritage

It is not often that a motoring icon is reborn and updated all at the same time. Yet the two new models in the 2020 AC Cobra range launched today come with sparkling engine options – an all new and purpose-designed full electric powertrain and a brand new, high performance four-cylinder petrol engine sourced from the latest Ford Mustang.

The engines are packaged in an instantly recognisable body – the only truly graceful sportscar with proven muscle car credentials: the AC Cobra.

AC Cobra Series 1 electric

AC Cars (England) Ltd is launching a limited edition run of zero emission cars, the first ever electric cars to bear the AC marque. This model is called the “AC Cobra Series1 electric” and just 58 cars will be made. The 58 number is a celebration of the 58 years since the production of the first AC Cobra, one of the most iconic cars ever built which, when it was launched in 1962, featured a Ford engine which did so much to create the AC Cobra’s unique pedigree.

The car will look identical to the first AC Cobra that was made in 1962 but sound totally different – the first electrically powered AC!

The car will be totally based on the original AC Cobra. The first car will be in the spirit of the original cars and will have a similar ladder frame, adapted where necessary for the electric drive components, including batteries.

There are a number of upgrades for the electric car, including steering, brakes and so on – all designed to provide ultimate 2020 standards of ride and handling which do not compromise the1962 style and appeal of the gloriously identifiable bodywork.  The body will be constructed of high-grade composite and the car will have a traditional AC Cobra interior.

Deliveries will start in the last quarter of 2020 and the Suggested Retail selling price will be £138,000 plus on the road charges.

The car will only be available in four colours a) AC electric blue b) AC electric black c) AC electric white d) AC electric green. More information will be available on the AC website, www.accars.eu,from July 1. The mechanical specifications are as follows:

AC Cobra 140 Charter Edition

This is basically similar in detail and identical in appearance to both the 1962 original AC Cobra and to the Series1 electricmodel described above.

Named in traditional AC style for the size of its petrol engine in cubic inches, the AC Cobra 140 Charter Edition has a 2.3 litre high-power engine of 350 bhp, as used in the latest Ford Mustang.

AC says that this new model is a tremendous car for the times, being a light traditional sports car and having a light engine of such high power as to provide a very traditional feel and driving appeal.

This car will share the handling and performance upgrades of the AC Cobra Series 1 electric. It will be available in a wider suite of colours.

There will be a launch version of 58 Charter Edition cars and deliveries will also start in the last quarter of 2020. The suggested retail price of the car will be £85,000. Again, more details will be available on the AC website from July 1.

Acceleration 0-62mph              About 6 seconds                 

Torque                                               About 440Nm

Power                                                Approx. 350 bhp

Weight                                              Approx. 1,100 kg

Ownership and pedigree

The fact that AC Cars is able to contemplate a fully thought-through rebirth at such a time of upheaval in the global auto industry is largely thanks to the strengths and perseverance of the UK’s longest surviving car brand, founded in 1901.

“Our long saga reflects the many challenges of making sports cars in low volumes in the modern world”, said Alan Lubinsky, Chief Executive of AC Cars. “But, over the years, our belief in the brand has been sustained by the loyalty and support of AC Cobra owners worldwide. Their faith has given us the motivation to keep on striving to give AC a future – and with these superb new products, engineered not just for today but for tomorrow, I am convinced we have given AC a bright future”.

“We have more exciting plans ahead but our focus for now is to get these 116 cars built, sold and out where they should be – on the open road”, he said.

AC has strengthened is management team with the appointment to its Board of its long-term legal adviser, Neil Baylis as a non-executive director.  Mr Baylis, a Partner in the top London law firm of Mishcon de Reya LLP, said: “This a critical moment in the history of the UK’s oldest motor maker – AC. I am privileged to be on board at this challenging time for car makers, large and small.

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A pure electric alternative to the legendary TUK-TUK

UK-based advanced engineering company D2H is leading a consortium to design an innovative, low cost electric vehicle chassis that has the potential to provide an environmentally-compatible alternative to the aged Tuk-Tuk utility vehicle that is widely used in India and Asia.