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To EV or not to EV – that was the question!!

27th April 2023

John Jacobs describes his personal automotive journey from a Morris Minor 1000 Traveller to an all-electric MG4, and recalls all the cars he has known along the way to ‘going electric’. Here’s his story… (All words by, and copyright, John, and the opinions expressed are his own. Photographs by, and copyright, John, except as individually credited). Part 1 - From ICE to EV When I started driving … [Read more...]

The new MG4

21st September 2022

MG4 Preview by Chris Adamson. Photos: MG Motor. Available this month, the new MG4 electric five door hatch-back is a dramatic change in direction for the famous British marque in many ways; both in areas you can see and those you can’t. One of the most striking features of the MG4 is how it looks; in recent years the Chinese owned brand has tended to be rather conservative in its offerings … [Read more...]

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