Motors in Maldon

Mercedes hints at an electric C-Class with 620 mile range

By Ginny Buckley - Motoring Correspondent

12th Jan 2022 | Reviews

The rear of the EQXX is narrower than the front to improve aerodynamics

Mercedes has revealed a show car which is said to be capable of travelling more than 620 miles on a charge, and says it points the way to its next electric models.

The VISION EQXX includes a new, super-efficient electric drivetrain as well as the use of lightweight engineering and sustainable materials. These combined mean it has a claimed consumption of around six miles per kWh of electricity - better than an electric city car today.

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Government cuts plug in car grant

By Ginny Buckley - Motoring Correspondent

22nd Dec 2021 | Reviews

Cars such as the BMW i3 will no longer qualify for the grant

The government grant for electric cars and vans has been slashed by £1,000 from today, and less vehicles are now eligible.

The financial assistance will now be slashed by £1,000 to £1,500 for electric cars and the list price limit for eligibility drops by £3,000 to £32,000.

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Maldon Nub News Car of the Week

By Charlotte Lillywhite

19th Dec 2021 | Car of the Week

Scroll to view photos of the car, available from Churchward Car Sales Maldon (Photo: Churchward Car Sales)

Every Saturday, Maldon Nub News brings you Car of the Week from Churchward Car Sales at Wycke Hill Business Park, Maldon.

This week our Car of the Week is this Volvo XC70 Estate 2.4 D5 SE Lux Geartronic AWD 5DR (2015/15), priced at £16,790.

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Britain is slipping behind in charge point provision, say industry experts

By Ginny Buckley - Motoring Correspondent

16th Dec 2021 | Reviews

Britain's electric car infrastructure is failing to grow at the same rate as sales of new EVs

Britain's electric car infrastructure is failing to grow at the same rate as sales of new EVs, according to new analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The trade organisation has revealed that the ratio of vehicle chargepoints to plug-in cars deteriorated by -31% during 2020.

The research shows that at the end of 2019, 11 plug-in vehicles potentially shared a standard public chargepoint capable of charging both battery electric (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). In contrast, at the end of 2020, the ratio had fallen to one charger for every 16 plug-ins.

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Electrified British 4x4 set to take on the world

By Ginny Buckley - Motoring Correspondent

8th Dec 2021 | Reviews

Body panels made from fabric are far more durable than steel

A British firm led by a former a Ferrari and McLaren F1 engineer has developed a new electric off-roader designed for use in the world's most challenging environments.

The Fering Pioneer is the brainchild of Ben Scott-Geddes, who has repurposed supercar and racing technology to provide environmental responsibility and unrivalled off-grid capabilities for extreme adventures.

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Maldon Nub News Car of the Week

By Charlotte Lillywhite

27th Nov 2021 | Car of the Week

Scroll to view photos of the car, available at Churchward Car Sales Maldon (Photo: Churchward Car Sales)

Every Saturday, Maldon Nub News brings you Car of the Week from Churchward Car Sales at Wycke Hill Business Park, Maldon.

This week our Car of the Week is this Audi A5 Coupe 3.0 TDI V6 S Line S Tronic Quattro 2DR (2010/10), priced at £9,250.

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Dacia Spring Review

By Ginny Buckley - Motoring Correspondent

24th Nov 2021 | Car of the Week

The Dacia Spring is cheap enough to make buying a traditional petrol car look expensive

Big-value brands are big news. Just as Aldi, Lidl and Primark are thriving, so too is car maker Dacia. It's models cost thousands less than the equivalents from the big-selling brands.

Now its attention has been turned to the electric car market, with the Spring. This isn't a boring hatchback or tiny city car; instead it's a modern looking baby SUV.

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Skoda Octavia vRS iV PHEV Review

By Ginny Buckley - Motoring Correspondent

24th Nov 2021 | Car of the Week

The Octavia vRS is a great all-rounder, especially in estate form.

Performance car fans know that the Octavia vRS is a car you shouldn't underestimate. For years, it's offered VW Golf GTI performance in a more practical body shape - with a lower price tag. But now the vRS has shifted up a gear with this plug-in hybrid version.

The iV version of the vRS uses a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to a 113bhp electric motor and a 13kWh battery. The power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, and in the Skoda total power is a pretty pokey 242bhp.

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