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The Future of Electric Crossovers: Nissan Juke EV to Launch in the UK

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Nissan is one of the leading automakers in the electric vehicle (EV) market, with models such as the Leaf and the Ariya. But the Japanese company is not resting on its laurels, as it has announced its intention to launch an electric version of its popular compact crossover, the Juke, in the UK by the second half of the decade. The Nissan Juke EV Will Cost the Same as the Petrol Model The most remarkable feature of the electric Juke is that Nissan aims to make it cost the same as the current petrol-powered model, which starts from around $28,000 in the UK. This is a bold move, considering that EVs tend to be more expensive than their combustion counterparts due to the high cost of batteries and other components. Nissan has admitted that achieving this price parity is a challenge, but it is confident that it can leverage its experience and expertise in EV technology to make it happen. The company has also invested heavily in its Sunderland plant, where the Juke is built, to design, engi...

Ford Puma STline X EcoBoost Review

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 Put it this way-this may be the last crossover review you must read. The Ford Puma is like a golf or 3 series station wagon. It is one of the cars that makes everyone very satisfied.   What is even more surprising is how long it took Ford, the most popular car manufacturer in the UK, to make a good crossover. How long has the Nissan Juke been around, nearly ten years? By this time, the tall hatchback had become the new, uh, hatchback. But Ford has had a great time and has had some tragically failed attempts to catch up.   Ford produces very good cars. Not waste time. Carnival, Fox, SMax, even Mondeo; may not be exciting, but they are hard to choose.   On the other hand, Ford has an impressive cross-border track record. EcoSport is so bad, Edge is so bad that Ford gave it up (this must be one of the only cases where an SUV was pulled off the shelf in these 4x4 obsessions), and only Kuga has shown any talent, but he's just about to do so. Be replaced b...