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Electric car range drops by nearly 60% in cold weather

Electric cars like the Nissan LEAF (pictured) can lose 60% of their range when it’s cold We already know that the range of electric cars reduces as the car ages, with Nissan conforming that the LEAF’s range will drop by up to 28 per cent over five years. And now we have confirmation that the ambient temperature can have a big impact on range too, thanks to the AAA, America’s equivalent of the AA. The AAA took three standard EVs on sale in the US - Nissan LEAF, Ford Focus EV and Mitsubishi i-MiEV – and subjected them to test in different ambient temperatures.

Volkswagen Up!

VW has released images of its next production small car, the Up! ahead of its Frankfurt debut next month. It's almost four years to the day since the first concept Up!

McLaren MP4-12C High Sport – a very special MP4-12C

The five McLaren MP4-12C High Sports created for one customer McLaren has produced a very special run of just five MP4-12C cars with cosmetic and power upgrades – the McLaren MP4-12C. Those who’ve driven the McLaren MP4-12C all say the same thing; it’s the most civilised supercar on the planet. That may not suit the small minority looking for foibles in their supercar, but for those who want awesome power and  stunning build quality in a car that cossets and soothes when you hair’s not on fire, the MP4-12C is a stunning choice.