Euro and green NCAP
A few thoughts about New Car Assessment Programmes. Euro NCAP is the long-running European car safety testing scheme initiated in 1997, which the UK still recognises, since Brexit. The 2001 Renault Laguna, with four airbags, was the first car given five stars for occupant safety, yet the car would fail to get a single Euro NCAP […]
IONIQ 5 opens up new electric future for Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Company has launched the IONIQ 5 midsize CUV. As the first model in Hyundai’s new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEV), and says the IONIQ 5 “sets the benchmark to redefine the electric mobility lifestyle with sustainable and innovative features”.
Hyundai launches Ioniq as standalone EV brand
Hyundai Motor Company today announced the launch of its new Ioniq brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles. Under the Ioniq brand, Hyundai will offer “customer centric EV experiences centered on connected lifestyle solutions in line with Hyundai’s vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’”.
Hyundai shows eco tech in new IONIQ
Hyundai has released more details of the IONIQ which will offer full electric, plug-in petrol / electric hybrid, or petrol / electric hybrid powertrains.