News from the world of electric and hybrid vehicles.
New research released today by joint industry/government funded Go Ultra Low has found that the majority of car buyers aspire to own high-tech, low-emission electric vehicles to score social points over their neighbours and peers. For 100 years, the phrase ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ has referenced the kind of lifestyle that the middle classes […]
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Porsche has achieved its 17th overall Le Mans victory at the 83rd running of the famous 24-Hour race in a perfect way with a one-two finish. Drivers Earl Bamber (NZ), Nico Hülkenberg (GER) and Nick Tandy (GB) won the coveted trophy in their innovative Porsche 919 Hybrid exactly 45 years after Porsche’s first overall win
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The new BMW 7-Series is finally upon us and at long last, it finally looks [almost] as good as it did before the E65 version, which replaced the super stylish E38. Nope, this is not a reference to food additives but rather BMW’s in-house nomenclature. The latest version of the lengthy saloon car features a
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Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag, Dragon Racing team driver Jerome D’Ambrosio and members of the press gathered together today in a sun drenched Battersea Park for a unique look at the Visa London ePrix ahead of the final two races held on location in London. With D’Ambrosio in pole position, the excursion around the proposed
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Fancy a Lexus hybrid? Their summer sale is underway for both private and business customers wishing to purchase a new car on finance. The offers apply to all new CT 200h, IS 300h, GS 300h and GS 450h models and the RX 450h F Sport, giving customers an exceptional breadth of choice across Lexus’s range
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John McGuinness broke his own SES TT Zero record in today’s Isle of Man TT Races with his teammate Bruce Anstey again following him home, as he did last year. Anstey was also inside McGuinness’ old lap record for the electric bike class. John McGuinness was first away from the line but by Glen Helen,
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UPDATE 10 June 2015 Nissan will launch the seven seat variant of the e-NV200 in July. Prices start at £19,895 (incorporating the Government Plug-In Car Grant) for those choosing the convenience of the Nissan Flex battery leasing option*, and from £23,400 (inc PiCG) for those purchasing outright. New to the e-NV200 range is a trim
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Bolloré Bluecar assembly has begun at Renault’s Dieppe (France) factory. The commencement of production heralds a new era for Bolloré’s Bluecar, which can be seen on French city streets around the country. Previously, the Pininfarina designed car was made in Italy but the decision to move assembly to France is Bolloré’s recognition of the French
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Ahead of tomorrow’s Moscow ePrix, download our quick and easy to understand Formula E team guide. It will help you identify the various teams and drivers, if you’re not already familiar with them. The two changes from the last ePrix at Berlin are Justin Wilson who will race in car #28 for Andretti and Antonio
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Nissan has transformed its all-electric e-NV200 into the ultimate party on wheels. The vehicle – called the PART e-VAN and powered by the 100% electric e-NV200 – will charge into Berlin for its inaugural reveal tomorrow night ahead of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League Final, before exciting fans outside the Olympiastadion prior to kick-off. Some of
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