Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will enter two MiEV Evolution III all-electric racecars in the 2014 edition of the world-famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (Pikes Peak, June 23 to June 29) in Colorado, United States. MMC will use two MiEV Evolution III all-electric racecars, which combine the best of MMC’s electric vehicle and four-wheel drive […]
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Renault is poised to spark yet more interest in zero-tailpipe-emission transport as its ZOE supermini drives an arduous 2,000 miles around the UK in just 17 days. Organised by leading charging infrastructure provider, POD Point, ‘Charging around the UK’ (CATUK) sees Renault as the main sponsor of a new UK charging tour. Kicking off on
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The globally recognised International Engine of the Year Awards is back- now in its 16th year – and with a field as hotly contested as ever. Recognised as the industry’s top accolade for the world’s best powertrain technology and judged by a fully independent, international panel of industry experts, the awards continue to evolve. With
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Born in Feurs, France, Montagny started karting at the age of 10 and was a French national champion by the age of 14. In 1994, he moved into cars with the ‘La Filiere’ scheme and was soon impressing in the Formula Renault Championship, finishing fourth in his first season. A bad accident halted his progression
Fashion consultant, author and TV personality Gok Wan is all about electric this season, taking delivery of a cutting-edge Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle. Gok who is well known for his Channel 4 series ‘How to Look Good Naked’ and his fashion range in Sainsbury’s, will now be driving the eco-friendly way from behind the
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US Formula E team Andretti Autosport has announced it has signed Frenchman Franck Montagny to compete in the inaugural all-electric FIA Formula E Championship. With a diverse and extensive racing resume, Montagny becomes the first driver announced for Michael Andretti’s two-car Formula E assault. Although both are new to Formula E for its debut season,
Volvo Car Group has completed a research project using magnets in the roadway to help the car determine its position. The research, which has been financed in strategic co-operation with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), is a potential key to the implementation of self-driving vehicles. Reliable and highly accurate positioning is one of the crucial
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America’s second oldest motor sports event and the world’s most famous hill climb has a new title sponsor, the famed Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The Broadmoor and the race have signed a new three-year agreement that makes the renowned, Five Star and Five Diamond hotel, golf and dining destination the major partner with the event.
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Renault is proud to be the Official Automotive Sponsor of Grand Designs Live 2014 for both London (which took place in May) and Birmingham (October) shows – with discounted tickets available to all its social media followers. Of interest to those in the market for making their home as environmentally conscious as possible, the Grand
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The No.2 Audi R18 e-tron quattro, driven by Benoît Tréluyer, Marcel Fässler and André Lotterer has won the coveted 24 Hours of Le Mans after a fierce battle with the challenging Toyotas and Porsches in the LMP1 category. Audi’s No.1 car managed an exceptional 2nd place too after suffering a major accident in qualifying whereby
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