Cadillac to join the Formula One grid in 2026

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November 26, 2024

General Motors has confirmed that the Cadillac brand will officially join the Formula One grid as the sport’s 11th team.

The American luxury car manufacturer is set to enter F1 for the 2026 season as a constructor, coinciding with a major change in the technical regulations.

Cadillac will become the first all-new team to successfully join Formula One since Haas in 2016, swelling the grid to 22 cars.

The manufacturer will also aim to build its own power units by the end of the decade, but has not confirmed who will supply its engines initially.

A dream come true for Mario Andretti

At the start of 2023, General Motors announced its intention to join F1 in collaboration with Andretti Global. Although this application was approved by the FIA, the commercial rights holders for the sport slammed the door shut on Caddy’s entry for 2025.

Now, almost two years later, Stefano Domenicali, the president and CEO of Formula One, confirmed Cadillac’s entry, saying: “We look forward to seeing the progress and growth of this application, certain of the full collaboration and support of all the parties involved”.

Cadillac will operate its Formula One team with TWG Global, and will host operations throughout the United States – along with a facility at Silverstone in the UK.

Motorsport legend Mario Andretti, the last American F1 world champion, will serve on the team’s board of directors. “To still be involved at this stage of my life – I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming”, said Andretti.

‘The pinnacle of motorsports’

Cadillac has a strong association with motorsport, most recently competing in the World Endurance Championship, and winning the IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2023.

“As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It’s an honour for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world’s premier racing series, and we’re committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world,” said GM President Mark Reuss.

“This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level.”

Cadillac’s entry into Formula One in 2026 will see it pitched against other major manufacturers. Audi is due to enter the sport in the same season, while Ford will become an engine supplier to Red Bull Racing.

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New Bugatti W16 Mistral becomes the world’s fastest open-top car

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November 25, 2024

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Bugatti W16 Mistral World Record Edition

Bugatti has claimed another world record, setting the highest top speed for an open-top car.

During an organised record attempt at the Papenburg test track in Germany, the Bugatti W16 Mistral reached a maximum speed of 453.91kph.

That translates into an astonishing 282mph, making the W16 Mistral one of the fastest road-legal cars ever created.

For comparison, the closed-roof Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ achieved a top speed of 304.77mph in 2019.

A one-off record roadster

The record-breaking success of the W16 Mistral means Bugatti reclaims the accolade of the fastest open-top car, some eight years after it was snatched away by Hennessey.

In 2016, the Texas-based outfit reached 265.6mph with its Hennessey Venom GT Spyder, which edged ahead of the 254mph Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse.

Bugatti was commissioned by the owner of this W16 Mistral to create a one-off special, capable of chasing maximum speeds.

The Mistral World Record Edition is valued at €14 million (£11.7 million). The unique car’s (possibly slightly nervous) owner was on-hand to watch the top-speed run unfold.

The safest pair of hands

The W16 Mistral was driven by Andy Wallace, the ‘Bugatti Pilote Officiel’. The Oxford-born driver has set previous speed records for Bugatti, along with winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, so was a particularly safe pair of hands for the top-speed attempt.

Announced in 2022, the Mistral uses the same quad-turbocharged 8.0-litre W16 as other models in modern Bugatti history. Here, it produces a colossal 1,600hp.

Wallace had to tackle the Papenburg test track’s banked curves at more than 120mph, before unleashing the Mistral’s full power on the straight to hit a record-breaking top speed.

“Throughout the testing program leading up to this moment, it was incredible to feel how stable the car felt – I got the sense that it wanted to go faster,” commented Wallace.

A record-breaking collection

Following the official record-setting speed run, verified by SGS-TÜV Saar GmbH, Wallace took the owner of the unique W16 Mistral for a passenger ride that almost reached the same 282mph maximum.

The Mistral World Record Edition will now become part of an incredible private Bugatti collection, joining a Veyron Super Sport, Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse and Chiron Super Sport 300+.

Poignantly, the Mistral World Record Edition also marks the end of the road for the phenomenal W16 engine. Bugatti’s all-new hypercar, the Tourbillon, will feature a 8.3-litre naturally aspirated V16, supplemented by hybrid hardware.

Can we expect to see a record-breaking version of the Tourbillon in due course? Don’t bet against it.

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There is now a Lego version of Nigel Mansell’s Williams F1 car

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John Redfern

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November 25, 2024

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Lego has announced a major new collaboration with Formula One, including scale models of all the latest F1 cars.

However, in among the modern machinery, Lego also revealed that the iconic Williams FW14B will be rendered in brick form.

With almost 800 pieces included, this is your chance to build one of the greatest Formula One cars of the 1990s.

The Lego set even comes with a miniature figure of Nigel Mansell CBE, who drove the FW14B to championship glory in 1992.

A miniature motorsport hero

Designed by Adrian Newey for the 1992 Formula One World Championship, the Williams-Renault FW14B was the most advanced car on the grid.

Cutting-edge technologies included active suspension, a semi-automatic sequential gearbox and a traction control system. Fitted with a Renault 3.5-litre V10 engine, the FW14B proved to be unstoppable during 1992.

It would carry Mansell to nine victories and three additional podiums during the 16-race season, setting records that took decades to be equalled.

Most importantly of all, it finally gave Nigel Mansell the 1992 Formula One Drivers’ Championship, after he’d come so painfully close to victory three times before.

Red 5 is alive

The Lego version of the FW14B is a substantial model, measuring 31cm (12 inches) long and 15cm (5.5 inches) wide.

Details include working steering, a removable engine cover to view the Renault V10, and miniature slick tyres with Goodyear lettering on them.

Compared to some other Lego efforts, the car is instantly recognisable, aided by a classic blue and yellow livery and the red number ‘5’ on its nose cone.

Included in the box is a display stand with printed vehicle statistics, plus a Lego mini figure of our Nige himself – complete with a moustache, of course.

The affordable Williams FW14B

To own this little slice of British motorsport history will cost £69.99. Considering that four-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel paid more than £2.7 million to own the actual FW14B raced by Mansell, that seems like a bit of a bargain.

The Lego Williams will not be under any trees this Christmas, however. Pre-orders can be placed now, but the first deliveries aren’t expected until 1 March 2025.

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World Rally Championship ditches hybrid power for 2025

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John Redfern

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November 25, 2024

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The World Rally Championship (WRC) organisers have announced that they will abandon the use of hybrid powertrains for the 2025 season.

Following a decision of the FIA World Motor Sport Council, the WRC has confirmed that top-tier Rally1 cars will no longer have to use a standard 100kW plug-in hybrid system.

Instead, the use of 100 percent sustainable fuel is said to be sufficient to ensure the WRC can meet environmental commitments.

This follows a similar decision taken by the British Touring Car Championship earlier this month, with the UK race series also removing hybrid assistance for next year.

Batteries not included

The WRC launched plug-in hybrid power as part of a raft of changes introduced with the Rally1 formula in 2022.

The setup consists of a 100kW electric motor and 3.9kWh battery pack, both supplied by Compact Dynamics. Plug-in hybrid tech meant the WRC Rally1 cars could travel on battery power alone in specific liaison zones, and also deploy an additional electric boost during rally stages.

However, incidents at this year’s Acropolis Rally in Greece led Compact Dynamics to adjust the safety guidelines stating when the 750-volt hybrid systems have to be removed from a vehicle and repaired at the factory.

This led to concern about the costs of having to return hybrid units for repairs more frequently, which could become a burden on WRC teams.

Rallying ‘more fun to watch’

The WRC has therefore discontinued hybrid systems in a bid to assuage the worries of teams. It also promises that next year’s Rally1 cars will be more fun to watch.

To ensure the 2025-spec vehicles maintain the same power-to-weight ratio as this year’s contenders, the minimum weight permitted will be reduced from 1,260kg to 1,180kg. A larger-diameter air restrictor will increase power outputs, too.

Revealing that the WRC organisers have considered this move for some time, a Ford Puma Rally1 car without a hybrid system was entered into Rally Poland in June this year. Mārtiṇš Sesk ran with ballast in place of the hybrid unit, finishing fifth overall.

Making the WRC stronger

At present, the flagship Rally1 class of the WRC has only Toyota and Hyundai competing as manufacturers, plus the M-Sport team operating with factory support from Ford.

The FIA says removing hybrid power should reduce running costs for teams, and make it easier for drivers to transition to the top class of competition.

FIA chief technical and safety officer Xavier Mestelan-Pinon said: “Following extensive dialogue with key stakeholders, it became clear that continuing to use the plug-in hybrid units provided under the existing supplier agreement was no longer in the best interests of the FIA World Rally Championship.

“We can now move forward in full confidence that the WRC becomes even better and stronger, with developments that are in line with the working perspective for the 2027 technical regulations.”

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Kia EV9 GT super-SUV revealed at LA Auto Show

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November 21, 2024

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The high-performance new Kia EV9 GT electric SUV has been revealed at the LA Auto Show ahead of its UK launch later in 2025.

Boasting more than 500hp from two high-power electric motors driving all four wheels, Kia is targeting 0-60mph acceleration in just 4.3 seconds for the new seven-seat EV9 GT.

This will make it one of the fastest seven-seat electric SUVs in the world.

To help it handle such potent performance, the Kia EV9 GT also features electronically controlled suspension – a first for a Kia SUV.

Other performance upgrades include larger front brakes with GT-branded front calipers (painted in Kia’s GT-spec vivid neon green) and an electronic limited slip differential.

Enthusiasts will also be intrigued by the new Kia EV9 GT’s Virtual Gear Shift (VGS). Simlar to the system on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, this simulates the experience of a traditional automatic gearbox, with noticeable ‘shifts’ as it accelerates – and even a tail-off in acceleration as the ‘rev limit’ is reached.

Drivers can use steering wheel paddle shifters to go up and down the virtual gears, with the whole experience enhanced by electronic active sound that replicates the sounds of gearshifts.

Full technical details – including the Kia EV9 GT’s range – will be revealed nearer to its UK launch. It is, however, unlikey to match the existing all-wheel drive version’s 313-mile range, due to the EV9 GT’s extra performance.

Prices are still to be confirmed, but likely to start from upwards of £80,000.

Bespoke Kia EV9 GT design

The new Kia EV9 GT has discreet styling cues in a nod to its performance. The large 21-inch alloys are shod in high-performance Continental tyres, and the GT features unique patterns on the front active air flaps, and an ‘energetic’ LED lighting pattern.

There are neon green highlights on the steering wheel and seats, while the front seats themselves are hip-hugging sports seats with GT-branded Alcantara inserts. There’s a bespoke GT steering wheel and dashboard trim, too.

The new Kia EV9 GT is a development of the super-successful Kia EV9, which is the reigning World Car of the Year.

“The EV9 has been a home run for Kia and introduced the first mass-market electric three-row SUV,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.

“EV9 GT includes all those wonderful elements while amping up the fun factor significantly. This new halo trim is set to spark the hearts of driving enthusiasts who still need the practicality of a three-row SUV.

“You can have your cake and eat it too!”

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Top-selling Kia Sportage facelift revealed at LA Auto Show

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November 21, 2024

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A facelift for the Kia Sportage, which has rapidly been closing in on the Ford Puma for the title of UK’s best-selling car in 2024, has been revealed at the LA Auto Show.

For 2025 and beyond, the Kia Sportage gets a distinctive new front end, that brings it into line with the World Car Award-winning Kia EV9 and hotly-anticipated new Kia EV3.

The vertical ‘Star Map’ LED daytime running lights frame stacked LED headlights, while the grille is bolder and more distinctive. While the lighting is amber on the US-spec cars pictured here, UK cars will have bright white vertical LED lighting.

There are also new LED ‘Star Map’ translucent tail lamps, which have a more jewel-like appearance.

Kia says the front and rear bumpers have been updated too, while there will be a fresh, bold-looking range of 17-inch, 18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Cutting-edge infotainment

Inside, the new Kia Sportage receives a fully overhauled infotainment system with a curved panoramic display featuring dual 12.3-inch screens.

The new setup is Kia’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit, or ccNC, which has over-the-air updates, intelligent cloud-based sat nav, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the Kia Connect smartphone app.

The system also supports a digital key, meaning owners don’t have to carry a key fob – they can unlock and start the vehicle using their smartphone. They can share the digital key with others, too.

The new Kia Sportage is also available with a 10.0-inch head-up display that, on hybrid and PHEV models, actually incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto turn-by-turn navigation instructions.

There’s a smart new two-spoke steering wheel, while Kia says the multi-function touchpad that sits below the infotainment screen is now more natural to use.

Kia has replaced the gloss black trim with more fingerprint-resistant materials, too.

Choice of engines

As before, the new Kia Sportage will offer a broad array of engines, including regular mild hybrid petrol ICE plus HEV hybrid and PHEV plug-in hybrid.

The turbo engine in the HEV and PHEV has a little more power, while the regular ICE now has an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

The UK Kia Sportage will comprise 2, 3 and 4 trim lines, plus sportier-looking GT-Line and GT-Line S.

It’s likely to arrive in the UK by summer 2025, with prices unlikely to rise significantly from today’s entry level of just over £29,000.

Will the arrival of the new Kia Sportage coincide with the current one becoming the best-selling new car in the UK? We’ll find out in just a few weeks…

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Time to go green? Callum reveals its Colour of the Year for 2025

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John Redfern

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November 21, 2024

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Marking the first in an annual forecast of trending car colours, Callum has revealed its Colour of the Year for 2025.

The inaugural Colour of the Year chosen by Callum is Aqua Mist, described as a ‘pastel blend of green and blue’. Seen above on the forthcoming Callum Skye off-roader, the shade is said to be ‘vibrant and optimistic’.

Callum – a design and engineering studio established by British car designer Ian Callum CBE – says Aqua Mist also represents ‘renewal and innovation in a fast-changing world’. The colour is apparently the perfect choice for a ‘balanced space’.

Calming energy and tranquillity

Callum is planning to reveal more information about the fully electric Skye in the near future, including the first images of its interior, so expect to see more of this colour soon.

In fact, throughout 2025 Callum will make use of Aqua Mist on its branding, turning it into a signature colour associated with the company.

Callum’s colour, material and finishes designer, Charlotte Jones, said: “Aqua Mist offers a fresh, calming energy. Its soft and cool undertones are associated with tranquillity and openness, providing a balanced base that doesn’t overwhelm the senses.

“Its versatility means it is suited to a number of applications, materials and surface textures, while layering with Callum’s specially-selected balancing colours creates a fun, energetic vibe.”

Attention-grabbing aesthetics

Along with its Colour of the Year, Callum has selected two complementary colours. Neon Riot and Midnight Tide, shown above, can act as a balance to Aqua Mist.

Attention-grabbing Neon Riot pink is designed to bring ‘energy, fun and vibrancy’, while Midnight Tide is noted as ‘making the overall palette feel balanced and mature’.

For automotive use, Callum envisages a combination of Aqua Mist, Neon Riot and Midnight Tide working well together. They could be utilised to ‘create a bold, futuristic and attention-grabbing aesthetic’ for trend-conscious car brands.

Ian Callum CBE, design director and company founder, commented: “Every design team in the world looks at future aesthetics to stay relevant and appeal to ever-evolving consumer tastes. Plus, it’s creative and a lot of fun. The Callum Colour of the Year 2025 is the first time we’ve made any of our forecasting work public.”

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TWR reveals new spec details and photos of V12 XJS ‘Supercat’

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John Redfern

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November 20, 2024

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Following a teaser earlier this year, the reborn TWR has released more information about its stunning Supercat.

Based on the (somewhat maligned) Jaguar XJS, the Supercat is an extreme, motorsport-inspired restomod powered by a supercharged V12 engine.

TWR has already taken a number of orders for the Supercat, which starts from £225,000 before local taxes (£270,000 in the UK, including VAT).

However, there are still build slots available for the production run of 88 cars – a number chosen to honour Tom Walkinshaw’s famous win at Le Mans in 1988 with the XJR-9.

Homage to a British classic

Known for its motorsport success throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the original TWR company (founded by the late Tom Walkinshaw) developed a strong relationship with Jaguar.

This included preparing the Jaguar XJS for motorsport competitions such as the European Touring Car Championship. When Fergus Walkinshaw (son of Tom) began plans to revive TWR, the XJS was the obvious choice for a first project.

With help from experienced Porsche customiser Magnus Walker, along with bodykit designer Khyzyl Saleem, the Supercat is described by TWR as a ‘super-GT’.

Although based on the XJS, its design and engineering is said to incorporate elements inspired by other great Jaguar racing cars, including the XJR-9 and XJR-15 – along with the XJ220 supercar.

More power, less weight

TWR has taken the Jaguar XJS chassis and reinforced it with steel and carbon fibre. More carbon is used for the bodywork, adding a fulsome 182mm to the car’s width.

Optimised under the supervision of a former Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 aerodynamicist, the Supercat’s new structure saves an enormous 165kg versus the original XJS.

Beneath its long bonnet lurks a supercharged 5.6-litre V12 that produces 660hp and 538lb ft of torque. Five-stage traction control and even launch control are included, with carbon-ceramic brakes on the options list.

TWR has developed its own adjustable double-wishbone suspension for the Supercat, which is complemented by adaptive dampers. Forged TWR Monoblock alloy wheels are fitted, too.

Modernised luxury inside

On the inside, TWR has retained some original features of the Jaguar XJS, such as the design of the four-spoke steering wheel. The Supercat’s motorsport ethos is reflected in a prominent gear lever for the six-speed manual transmission.

The rear seats from the original XJS have been ditched, saving weight and increasing luggage capacity. A pair of carbon-fibre-backed leather chairs serve for the driver and passenger, with multiple options for finishes.

For its first restomod, TWR has also installed a digital instrument panel, plus a separate central screen for the infotainment system. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity is included, while new switchgear allows the driver to adjust the suspension and drive mode settings.

‘Rooted in motorsport history’

TWR has already accepted a number of customer commissions for the Supercat, with interest from the UK, United States, Europe and the Middle East.

As Fergus Walkinshaw notes: “With production limited to just 88 examples and every car individually commissioned, it’s a chance to own something truly unique and personal, rooted in motorsport history but completely contemporary in its design, engineering and performance.”

All examples will be built at TWR’s new facility in Newbury, Berkshire, with the first completed cars expected in the summer of 2025. Following the Supercat, TWR has plans for further projects that combine classic cars with modern engineering.

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Prices for retro Renault 5 EV to start from less than £23,000

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November 19, 2024

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The arrival of the reborn all-electric Renault 5 is getting closer, with UK prices and specifications now confirmed.

When order books open in January 2025, the Renault 5 E-Tech will cost from £22,995. This temptingly low starting price should make the supermini highly competitive against rivals such as the Vauxhall Corsa Electric.

Renault will hope its reinvention of the classic 5 emulates the success of the original. More than nine million Renault 5s were sold between 1972 and 1996.

Urban or Comfort batteries

Two powertrain options will be available at the launch of the Renault 5 E-Tech in the UK.

A 120hp ‘Urban Range’ version is the starting point, with a 0-62mph time of 9.0 seconds and a top speed of 93mph. Aimed primarily at city use, it comes with a 40kWh battery pack that provides an official driving range of 190 miles.

For those venturing beyond city limits, the 150hp ‘Comfort Range’ has a 52kWh battery. This increases the potential range to 248 miles, and cuts the 0-62mph time to 7.9 seconds.

The 5 E-Tech will be the first Renault to come with bi-directional charging, allowing vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-grid capabilities. Recharging from a DC rapid device should require 30 minutes to reach 80 percent battery capacity.

Three trim levels available

The Renault 5 will come in three trim levels. The entry-level Evolution features 18-inch alloy wheels, climate control air-con, wireless smartphone connectivity, rear parking sensors and a 7.0-inch digital instrument panel. Like all versions of the 5, it comes with a 10.1-inch central touchscreen.

Only available with the Urban Range 120hp motor, the Evolution starts at the headline price of £22,995.

Step up to the mid-range Techno and you get a larger 10-inch digital instrument panel, wireless phone charger, ambient lighting and a rear-view camera. Two-tone paint options, a ‘5’ bonnet charging indicator and adaptive cruise control are included as well.

Prices will start at £24,995 for the Urban Range version, with the Comfort Range taking the total to £26,995.

Retro colours available

Topping the range is the 5 Iconic, with diamond-cut 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats and a host of extra safety features such as blind-spot monitoring.

In Urban Range spec, the Renault 5 Iconic will cost £26,995, while the Comfort Range battery adds a further £2,000 to the price.

Paint options will include Pop Yellow and Pop Green, both taken directly from Renault’s colour chart in the 1970s. Denim upholstery can be found inside, as a further retro touch.

Orders will open in January 2025, and Renault aims to begin deliveries to UK customers in the spring. For those still undecided, demonstrators should reach Renault dealerships by March 2025.

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Uber drivers offered big discounts on electric Toyota bZ4X

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John Redfern

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November 18, 2024

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The Toyota bZ4X electric SUV is proving a huge hit with Uber drivers, thanks to a new partnership between the two companies.

Launched 10 weeks ago, the Uber Driver Scheme has already seen more than 1,000 examples of the bZ4X purchased by drivers for the app-based taxi service.

In addition, Toyota has amassed more than 75,000 unique visits to its dedicated new Uber Driver Scheme website, demonstrating the level of interest in the car.

Zero percent finance on a bZ4X

Toyota has developed a new vehicle financing scheme that is tailored specifically tailored to Uber owner-drivers.

They can use Toyota or Lexus Hire Purchase finance options with zero percent APR representative, and for a contract duration of up to 60 months.

The dedicated Toyota Uber Driver Scheme website includes a step-by-step guide to the finance process, along with details of all the company’s vehicle options.

However, there is a particular focus on promoting the bZ4X electric SUV, with Uber providing additional support for drivers who choose it.

Up to 10 years of warranty cover

The Toyota bZ4X is available with a choice of two electric powertrains. The front-wheel-drive model offers an official, fully charged range of 317 miles.

A standard Toyota warranty sees the bZ4X covered for up to 10 years or 100,000 miles (dependent on annual servicing at a Toyota dealer). The lithium-ion battery has its own separate cover, and is guaranteed to retain at least 70 percent of its capacity for 10 years or 620,000 miles.

Neil Broad, general manager at Toyota Fleet Services, said: “The response to our new programme with Uber has been exceptional. We have a well-established, successful relationship with Uber, both here in the UK and globally, and we share a commitment to providing mobility for all. With our new Uber Driver Scheme, we are helping Uber progress its ambition to become a 100 percent electric vehicle business.”

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