Earlier this week, MG launched a new version of the MG4 with even more range than before. The new ‘Extended Range’ model has 323 miles of range and costs £36,495. The new model has a larger 74.4kWh battery pack, much larger than the Long Range model which has a 61.7kWh pack. This means that this model has an increase from 270 miles to 323 miles of range, some 20% increase. […]
Author: Alex Lowe
Volkswagen releases concept images of the California T7
The next generation of the iconic Volkswagen California is about to be revealed, at least in a concept form. Volkswagen will be unveiling the official concept of the California later this month on the 25th August at the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon trade fair. So far, we know that it’ll be based on the longer length version of the T7 Multivan, which is only offered as a plug-in hybrid currently. The […]
Ubiquiti launches new UISP Power Pro
Ubiquiti has recently launched the new UISP Power Pro, following on from the smaller UISP Power device that Ubiquiti released at the end of July. The Pro version has support for three Power TransPort outputs, which can be used to power the UISP Console, UISP Router, UISP Switch, UISP Router Pro and UISP Switch Pro. One large site could have a UISP Router and UISP Switch Pro with room on […]
Volkswagen California 6.1 Ocean Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4/5 “While expensive, the Volkswagen California is the only camper van built in house by a car manufacturer. After a week with the van, I can say it is superb.” Intro A few weeks ago I took the new Volkswagen California 6.1 Ocean to Scotland on a long road trip, consisting of around 1,500 miles which included picking up the van from Volkswagen Bristol. This, unlike other reviews seen […]
Creator Spotlight S2 E10 – Chris Minasians
SquadShot In the tenth episode of Creator Spotlight, I spoke to Chris Minasians from TotallyEV and we spoke about making content online, running a business, reviewing cars and much more. This is actually the last episode of season 2 and we’ll be back later this year for more episodes. Creator Spotlight is our series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. […]
In July, a new EV was registered ‘every 60 seconds’
According to the latest report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) the sales of new electric cars is on the rise, again. In July a brand new EV was registered ‘every 60 seconds’ and sales are up by 87.9% in July this year, when compared to July 2022. New car sales across the entire UK landscape rose by 28.3% during the same time period, with 143,921 cars […]
Jeep confirms a petrol Avenger is coming to the UK
The upcoming Jeep Avenger was originally pitched as an EV, it even won quite a few awards earlier this year. However, the company has revealed that in the UK at least, the car will be sold as a petrol as well in order to meet the needs of customers. Originally, the car was going to be an electric vehicle only, but Jeep has said that it will be marketed and […]
Volkswagen Polo R-Line 2023 Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4/5 “The new Polo is stylish and fits a need for a lot of people. Recent price increases make it seem less of a good value.” Intro I had about a day with the new 2023 Volkswagen Polo. This particular model was the Polo R Line with the 1.0-litre TSI engine, 93bhp and five speed manual. The current Polo has seen a few price increases since it was launched […]
London ULEZ expansion approved to go ahead
In the last few days, a judge has ruled that the expanded ULEZ zone has been approved to go ahead later this month. London mayor Sadiq Khan has been planning an expansion of the zone for a while now and the aim is to help reduce emissions and improve air quality within the capital. The new zone will go ahead on the 29th August and broadly applies to anything inside […]
Amber Infrastructure has sold its stake in UK ISP Airband
Investment company, Amber Infrastructure has sold its stake in Airband after the small UK ISP had been reported to be seeking new funding in June this year. Airband Community Internet was partially acquired in November 2020 by Aberdeen Standard Investments which was a majority stake holder in the company. Just a year later, in 2021 a £100m debt package was supplied to the company, being sourced from HSBC, Lloyds, Nord […]