Private hire chauffeur operator Thriev has launched a fleet of 20 zero-emission, fully-electric BYD e6 cars in London, the first 10 of which go into service today powered by BYD rapid chargers as well as a London-wide charging network rolled out by British Gas. Thriev is the first company to offer low-cost, zero-emission, chauffeured vehicles […]
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Audi have opened the doors to their all new digital showroom in Berlin, following from successful launches in London and Beijing. Opening on ‘Kurfürstendamm’, one of the most prestigious downtown locations in Berlin, the new showroom uses state of the art digital showroom techniques including, for the first time, stereo 3D. Audi City also stands
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On sale now, the Volkswagen e-up! offers a quieter alternative to their award winning up! city car. Available from 24 e-Retailers, the e-up! offers a five door, four-seat high spec. car producing zero emissions at the tail pipe. In addition, Volkswagen have teamed up with Ecotricity, the world’s first ‘green electricity’ company, to provide an
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Joining the ranks of other manufacturers keen to get a piece of the EV action, Kia Motors has taken the wraps off their first ever mass produced electric vehicle, the Soul EV and the Chicago Auto Show. The car is due to arrive in the UK after it goes on sale in both the United
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Not content with revealing only their all new first mass produced electric car, Kia have unveiled their refreshed Optima hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show too. Unfortunately, it seems there are no current plans to bring the hybrid to the UK. However, for the benefit of our international readers, you can read the key details
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Exciting news for electric motorbike fans; Brammo, the American electric motorcycle manufacturer, has announced they are expanding into Europe, including the United Kingdom, with sales of their Brammo Empulse, Empulse R and Enertia Plus models. Due in the second quarter of 2014, Brammos will be sold at authorised dealerships. Brammo are also working with Going
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Another record-breaking month for the family-friendly Nissan LEAF has been capped with news the 100% electric model has continued its market-leader status in the UK. Figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the everyday appeal of the practical and affordable hatchback – a model which boasts a growing rapid
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For the third consecutive time, the Car of the Year (CotY) will be crowned at the Motor Show in Geneva, on the eve of the opening press days. This year, the competition looks particularly impressive with seven finalists competing from all categories and will be a tough decision for the jury to decide which is
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Renault have unveiled their latest concept, called the KWID CONCEPT at the Delhi Auto Expo in India. Renault say the new concept is aimed at showing Renault’s continued commitment to new markets, including India, as well as the company’s design abilities. Looking like something out of a film rather than a real world concept, the
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Mercedes have unveiled further details about the forthcoming new Mercedes C-Class, complete the specification and technical details. Deliveries are expected to start in June 2014, with only two engine variants but three trim levels, and a further three variants (including the hybrid model) will make their appearance later on in the year. Pricing starts from
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