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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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Plug-in pioneers Renault will be powering the UK’s first 100 per cent electric city car club. E-Car Club, which launched in East London today before a nationwide roll-out, will allow businesses to reduce the cost and footprint of their fleets, make electric vehicles available to local communities, and tackle the growing problem of urban air
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Renault Kangoo Van Z.E. proved its firepower at the home of the Gunners by retaining its GreenFleet Awards ‘Electric Vehicle of the Year’ title. Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium was a fitting location for the French brand and last year’s International Van of the Year to land another trophy, which was presented by Fifth Gear presenter Jonny
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To be fair, we’ve not put that to the test, but Cadillac claims it’s new ELR interior is so quiet, especially when running on just battery power, that the coupé’s development team took great care to keep it that way when the on-board petrol powered generator turns on for extended range. How did they do
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Every November since 1896 there has been a road trip from London to Brighton. The distance of 50 miles by today’s standards is laughable with every car on the road being able to exceed this by huge measures. However, over 100 years ago, at the dawn of motoring 50 miles was like driving for an
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Since the middle of September 2013, BMW has been rolling off their new electric baby, the i3 at their production facility in Leipzig, Germany. This new BMW i3 video shows the manufacturing processes that go into producing the car. Harald Kruger, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, says, “The processes, the manufacturing
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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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More news from across the ‘pond’… A new “No Charge to Charge” program, offered by Nissan and NRG eVgo, provides unlimited access to the eVgo network of public charging stations for free for the first year to new owners of Nissan Leafs in Texas. Why is that relevant to UK customers? Well, although eVgo doesn’t
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