Governments and industry are failing to achieve targets for electric vehicles, says the European Climate Foundation. The future Renewable Energy Directive should actively promote the electrification of transport. This is the key message from the Platform for Electro Mobility in its response to the public consultation on a new Renewable Energy Directive … [Read more...]
Newcomers
New Jaguar F-Pace delights and disappoints
The new Jaguar F-Pace is probably the most important car in the brand’s long history as no major premium brand executive car manufacturer can now afford not to offer such a vehicle. So Jaguar are following the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Bentley, Porsche and Maserati and not forgetting Jaguar’s partner Land Rover, in venturing into the fastest … [Read more...]
New smaller Volvos coming
Volvo has provided the first look at its new range of smaller cars. Volvo showed two new concept cars that move the Swedish brand in a new direction and mark the official launch of its global small-car strategy. The 40 series concept models demonstrate for the first time how Volvo plans to expand into the large and lucrative global market for premium … [Read more...]
Nissan owners to power national grid at peak times
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...]
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