Fiat 500e Icon hatchback – the new electric city car driven by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). The gradual return to city living and commuting will give a boost to the new generation of environmentally friendly small cars, and few makers have as much experience as Fiat. The Italian brand built its reputation on baby cars, particularly in the second half of the 20th century, and it's … [Read more...]
Honda e – First Drive Road Test
ALL ELECTRIC HONDA e ADVANCED FIRST DRIVE… …By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The power of dreams is going electric with the distinctive and multiple award winning Honda e. As if to really differentiate the design from anything which has gone before as the company begins its transition to full electric power, the Honda e is a completely new model from the ground up. Honda e … [Read more...]
SEAT Mii electric – Road Test
The SEAT Mii Electric city car could fit the bill. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). SEAT is dipping its toe in the fast flowing market waters with its Mii pure electric five-door city car and the promise of many stablemates over coming years. The Mii petrol models, replaced with the first all-electric car from the Spanish subsidiary of the German VW Group, shows how … [Read more...]
‘me’ micro electric – First Ever UK Road Test
In a Wheels-Alive ‘exclusive’, we bring you the very first UK road test drive report on the new ‘me’ ('micro electric') all-electric city vehicle. Ant Henson has taken to the streets of London to put this charming diminutive newcomer through its paces… With emissions-based road charging becoming the norm in the capital (and potentially soon other cities around the country), is it time to … [Read more...]