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Field full of abandoned electric cars is down to cancelled car-sharing scheme — not battery faults

Published 20 May 2021
By Kieran Ahuja
Fact-checking services have stepped in to clarify the reason for hundreds of electric vehicles abandoned in a field in France.
Why Volvo won't be putting a car on its stand at the Automobility LA motor show

Volvo won't be showing any cars at LA show

Volvo has said it won't be taking a car to the Automobility LA show; instead it will showcase its vision for the future of mobility.
Published 21 November 2018
Zipcar boss says ‘petty arguments’ by councils are delaying electric car infrastructure

Zipcar: ‘Petty' arguments delaying charging points

The boss of Zipcar believes “petty" arguments within London authorities are delaying vital electric vehicle infrastructure.
Published 23 October 2018
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Ford's Uber-rivalling Go Ride taxi service to come...

The Uber taxi service is set to face serious competition with the impending launch of Ford’s new GoRide project...
Published 22 February 2016
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UberCommute ride sharing lets strangers split taxi...

Uber has already enraged taxi drivers by helping private drivers turn themselves into part-time cabbies
Published 28 September 2015
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Like Boris bikes, but with four wheels: DriveNow and...

A scheme using vehicles that can be picked up and dropped off almost anywhere is one of a new breed of car-share ventures coming to our streets. But...
Published 07 July 2015
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News: BMW launches London car sharing service DriveNow

BMW claims its new DriveNow car sharing service in London is the most "spontaneous and flexible" available, as it allows users to rent a car by the...
Published 05 December 2014
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News: BMW brings car sharing to UK with DriveNow scheme

BMW will shortly announce plans to bring its car club to Britain, allowing drivers to hire the electric i3, as well as conventionally-powered Minis...
Published 17 October 2014