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Autovolt Magazine sets out to be the UK’s definitive guide to electric and hybrid vehicles, providing an authoritative voice for those who are excited about great automotive design, cutting-edge technology and environmentally sustainable transport solutions.

Jérôme d'Ambrosio singed by Dragon Racing - seen sat in a China Racing Formula E car

Jerome d’Ambrosio Signed by Dragon Racing NOT China Racing Formula E Team

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Dragon Racing, the Los Angeles based professional motorsports team owned by media and publishing entrepreneur Jay Penske, has today announced the signing of Jérôme d’Ambrosio to compete in the new all-electric FIA Formula E Championship. The 28-year-old Belgian began go-karting aged eight before quickly rising through the single-seater ranks on his way to his Formula […]

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BMW i8 launch

BMW i8 Launches

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On the 19th July, BMW officially launched their hybrid sportscar the i8. Priced from £94,845 on-the-road, in its first full year, BMW expect to sell circa 750 BMW i8s. Here are the highlights and links to previous articles explaining the i8 in full. BMW’s first ever 1.5-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine ICE aided by a 96kw

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Tesla Model 3 Artists Impression - AutoVolt Magazine

Next Tesla Named by Elon Musk

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Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has confirmed, when speaking to British motoring weekly magazine Auto Express, that the next Tesla will be a direct rival to the likes of BMW’s 3 Series, Audi’s A4 and Mercedes-Benz’s C-Class – or in other words, the premium small executive saloon. 20% smaller than the current Model S (which competes

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Rolls-Royce supports local primary school’s racing debut

Primary School leant a helping hand by Rolls-Royce for Greenpower Racing at Goodwood

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A team of school children mentored and supported by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars successfully completed the Greenpower IET Formula Goblin race at the Goodwood Motor Circuit on Sunday. The group of 10 boys and girls from Years 5 and 6 built and piloted a specially developed electric car in a race against teams from schools across

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Prius Plug-in TRD Nürburgring

Nurburgring Meets Prius

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Three-digit records are nothing new at the Nürburgring, the go-to location when car manufacturers want to prove the pace of their latest models, but until now, these feats have always been about miles per hour, not miles per gallon. Toyota turned tradition on its head when it took its Prius Plug-in hybrid to the track,

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