Motors in Crewe

The Dacia Spring's dismal EuroNCAP rating of just one star has threatened to limit the car's appeal

Dacia is planning to call time on the budget Dacia Spring electric car ahead of an all-new model arriving in 2024. The plan, which was announced as part of Renault Group future electric car strategy, will see the Spring make way for a more advanced model based on the same underpinnings as the forthcoming Renault 5 EV.

During the Renault Group's annual press conference, boss Luca de Meo showed a number of slides highlighting the group's launch plan across all brands (Renault, Dacia and Alpine). For 2024, De Meo confirmed that the Group plans to launch six new all-electric cars: the reborn Renault 5, a new Renault 4, an un-named Renault electric car, an Alpine version of the Renault 5, a van and what De Meo called a "successor to the Spring".

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The end for kerbed wheels? Fisker brings tech to prevent alloy damage

By Ginny Buckley - Motoring Correspondent

9th Mar 2022 | Reviews

The Fisker Ocean is due to hit the UK in mid 2023

Do your alloys look like a dog has been chewing on them? The new Fisker could make kerb damage to your precious wheels a thing of the past, thanks to a sophisticated radar warning system.

The Fisker Ocean, which had its European debut this week, has what Fisker describes as "ground-breaking Digital Radar technology" with five high-definition sensors on the four corners and the front of the car to provide 360° coverage.

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Toyota goes back to the future with plan for a manual gearshift

By Ginny Buckley - Motoring Correspondent

2nd Mar 2022 | Reviews

Could a future Toyota electric car feature a manual gearshift and clutch?

One of the key attractions for many electric car buyers is the simplicity of the driving experience. No gears to stir, no clutch to pump, just a pedal to go and another to stop. Because electric motors deliver full power and torque from 0mph to 100+mph, most electric cars only need a single gear.

That hasn't stopped Toyota filing a patent application in the US for what is effectively a manual gear selector for an electric car. The move, which has baffled automotive engineers (especially in America where manual gearboxes are a rarity), could pave the way for a Toyota electric car with a fully functional manual gearshift.

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Campervans: Know the Rules

By Gwyn Griffiths

27th Feb 2022 | Reviews

With recent changes to the Highway Code, many of us will have been reading up on the updated rules of the road, but if you own a campervan (or are looking to purchase one), do you know the rules surrounding campervans?

There's no harm in having a quick refresh before you get behind the wheel to set off on your next adventure!

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