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Ford Mustang Mach-E: Riding in one of 2020’s hottest electric cars

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“Any car-maker can electrify a car. Only Ford can electrify a Mustang.” That’s the – admittedly quite good – line from Stuart Rowley, President of Ford of Europe. He was talking at the European debut of the Mustang Mach-E, which took place in London. And he has a good point: even when it comes to launching cutting-edge technology, having something with the heritage of the Mustang in your stable counts for an awful lot.

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Why I Bought a Used BMW i3: Long term test of a 2015 i3 REX

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About a year ago I wrote a story for the CarGurus blog about how the BMW i3 was somewhat like a reincarnation of the Audi A2. Perhaps it isn’t surprising then, that when time came to replace my own A2 that it was the BMW that got the nod.

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How to Look After Your Electric Car Battery

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Many people will be familiar with how a smartphone’s battery can degrade over time. It can seem like that after barely a year of ownership, we’re all scanning for spare plug sockets as we walk into pubs, cafes and waiting lounges since our phones won’t even last a day without recharging.

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BMW i8: Is this the Best Used Sports Car of 2019?

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It might have made its debut nigh-on five years ago but BMW’s i8 is still as dramatic and arresting today as it was at launch – and is now an excellent used buy. Its swooping, futuristic styling still elicits thoughts that it’s just teleported in from a science fiction movie and if you decide to take the plunge you better get used to lots of attention from passersby.

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Geneva Motor Show 2019: Our Star Cars

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The Geneva Motor Show might not be Europe’s biggest, but when it comes to exciting new metal there is nothing to beat it. This year is no exception, with a range of brand-new vehicles to suit all tastes and budgets, from a concept that previews the next Fiat Panda, to a £9.5 million Bugatti. Here, we’ve asked our team of writers to each choose their favourite car of the show.

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