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Nissan owners to power national grid at peak times

15 May 2016

Nissan will launch a trial this year to allow electric car owners in Britain to sell electricity back to the National Grid and potentially make money in the process. Major carmakers are investing heavily in electric cars and in Europe many countries have incentive schemes to get more people to buy them, including Norway, the Netherlands, France and … [Read more...]

The Beats go on sale

14 May 2016

Volkswagen is joining forces with world-renowned audio specialist Beats Electronics to launch a ten-model range of Polo special editions that feature a stunning sound system wrapped in fresh styling cues. The Volkswagen Polo Beats is available with two 1.0 litre or a 1.2 litre petrol engine starting at £13,910 and running to £17,060. The Polo … [Read more...]

DS3 given Givenchy make-over

13 May 2016

Following the launch of New DS 3 earlier this year, DS Automobiles has revealed the DS 3 Givenchy Le MakeUp Limited Edition, to redefine French luxury and elegance in automotive design. The latest limited edition to join the New DS 3 range, New DS 3 Givenchy Le MakeUp will be available as a hatchback and a Cabrio, either with a manual … [Read more...]

Big drive to boost fuel cell vehicles

11 May 2016

Plans to make nearly every vehicle in the country zero-emission by 2050 have taken a further step forward today, with the launch of a £2million government fund to encourage more businesses to switch to hydrogen-fuelled vehicles. The Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Fleet Support Scheme will allow local authorities, health trusts, police forces, fire … [Read more...]

New Citroen C4 Picasso redraws style

10 May 2016

Three years after its last update, the Citroën C4 Picasso range enters a new era this summer, with a new look and uprated technology inside. Boasting a new front end, a two-tone body and roof option and even more personalisation possibilities, New C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso will feature new intuitive technologies including a Hands-Free Tailgate, a … [Read more...]

Sunday drive: Range Rover Evoque Convertible

8 May 2016

By David Miles It was only a matter of time before the workhorse became a dressage contender. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is the latest in a highly successful series which owes its family blood line to the luxury off-roader which really created a whole new sector in 1970. Heralded by Land Rover as the World’s … [Read more...]

SsangYong Korando CV gets power boost

3 May 2016

The SsangYong Korando CSE and four-wheel drive CSE 4x4 have been given a significant power boost together with improved economy and reduced CO2 emissions. The newly developed e-XDi220 turbo diesel engine meets the demand for a more powerful performance and lower CO2 emissions at the same time. Maximum power is increased to 178ps and torque to 400Nm - up … [Read more...]

Overloading outweighs new technology in vans

27 April 2016

Advances in van safety technology could be undermined by dangerous overloading, warn the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Almost nine in 10 (88.5%) of the 2,381 vans weighed last year by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency were found to be overloaded, a worse record than the previous year in which 84% of the 3,337 checked were … [Read more...]

Range Rover Evoque ignites Ember edition

26 April 2016

Land Rover is introducing an exclusive Special Edition of its fastest selling model, the Range Rover Evoque. As part of a package of enhancements to the original luxury compact SUV, the striking ‘Ember’ edition features a bold red and black theme boosting its appeal. The new 2017 model year Range Rover Evoque also offers next-generation InControl … [Read more...]

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