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As part of the continued celebrations for the 50th anniversary of McLaren, the latest addition to the global retail portfolio confirmed by McLaren Automotive will see the brand return to New Zealand – the birthplace of Bruce McLaren. As a fitting tribute to the company’s founder in its 50th year, the opening of McLaren Auckland […]
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that its Plug-in Hybrid EV System, an electric vehicle (EV) technology in the new mid-size SUV Outlander PHEV has been awarded the “RJC Technology of the Year 2014” by Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC). With the theme of driving pleasure towards a sustainable future for everyone, MMC
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Honda has unveiled the new Urban SUV production model on the first day of the Tokyo Motor Show. The new model will be named Vezel for the Japanese market. Strengthening its sports car activity, Honda also revealed the S660 Concept mid-engined sports model. The new Urban SUV will be launched in Europe during 2015, with
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When it comes to the RX 450h, Lexus has gone beyond “Luxury” to add a new Advance model to its prestige full hybrid SUV range. Advance takes the established Luxury grade features and adds a full complement of styling features that introduce an extra dimension to the RX’s impactful contemporary appearance. A new, deep front
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Peugeot’s 3008 HYbrid4 and 3008 (non hybrid) have been comprehensively restyled, with greater levels of equipment available as standard. Additionally, prices across the range have been lowered. After its world debut at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, this versatile and desirable family car is now available to order, with first deliveries through UK Peugeot dealerships
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Mazda will showcase the recently launched Mazda3 with a variety of engine types at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. The latest model is now offered as a ‘multi-solution’ in response to diversifying fuel types. Beside news on the already released SKYACTIV gasoline, hybrid (for Japan) and diesel-engine models, the Japanese carmaker presents for the first
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) starts retail sales of its pioneering Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (or “PHEV”) with the first units reaching The Netherlands – the designated launch country in Europe – after production commenced late August at MMC’s Okazaki plant, near Nagoya. Outlander PHEV meets its market at a time of profound changes in the
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At long last, Volkswagen have finally got around to showing off their XL1 hybrid eco friendly car/spaceship in the USA, to an appropriately interested audience, the Society of Environmental Journalists. The Volkswagen XL1 is currently the most fuel-efficient and aerodynamic production car in the world, offering an estimated European combined fuel consumption of 261 mpg
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America is preparing for the 2014 Lexus GS 450H, a hybrid that gives style, presence, space and of course hybrid economy. The 2014 Lexus GS 450h presents a striking dichotomy in performance and efficiency. Its Lexus Hybrid Synergy Drive system delivers 338 total system horsepower for dazzling performance, yet this dramatically styled, spacious sedan also
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Lexus is strengthening the appeal of its GS range for company/business car users with the introduction of the new GS 300h. It will join the established GS 450h in the range early next year, promising class-leading benefit-in-kind tax rates of 13 per cent, thanks to segment leading CO2 emissions of 109g/km from its 2.5-litre full hybrid
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