From the outset, the McLaren P1™ has been developed with one clear goal: to be the best driver’s car on both road and track. To achieve this, the development programme has focussed on ensuring the McLaren P1™ pushes the boundaries in terms of sheer performance, with testing carried out in some of the harshest conditions […]
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The new 2014 Toyota Yaris and Yaris Hybrid go on sale today, with new grade line-ups that prioritise the features customers value most. There is an added incentive for the 1.4 D-4D diesel Yaris too, as it now dips below the 100g/km CO2threshold to qualify for a zero annual road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) bill.
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Audi finished the year in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Bahrain in second place. The World Championship winning team* had to admit defeat only for the second time in eight races and can look back on a highly successful sporting season. Until shortly before the race’s midpoint, Audi Sport Team Joest was in
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Toyota Racing secured their second win of the 2013 season with victory in the final round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Anthony Davidson, Sébastien Buemi and Stéphane Sarrazin put in a commanding performance in the number 8 TS030 Hybrid at the Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday, taking the chequered flag more than a minute
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Audi have been dominant in the World Endurance Championship this year, hogging the lime light and dismissing the ever increasing threat made by the Toyota team. The final race of the year, held in Bahrain tomorrow – 30 November, will be one of the toughest as temperatures have the potential to soar to over 40
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Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV has been put through it’s paces by the crash test team at Euro NCAP. The non PHEV car was tested last year, but as the new PHEV is significantly heavier due to the onboard electronics for the hybrid system, Euro NCAP saw fit to retest the whole vehicle. Not only that but
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The new Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid, the world’s first plug-in hybrid for the executive saloon class, has gained OLEV (Office for Low Emission Vehicles) Grant approval. Only a select handful of cars qualify for the Government-backed scheme, which entitles customers of qualifying ULEV (Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles) models to a 25% grant towards the cost of
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The Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid has been developed as technology demonstrator from Lotus Engineering, producing 414 PS (305 kW) of power and promises breathtaking performance from a highly efficient propulsion system. The concept showcases new developments in plug-in range extended electric propulsion and new electronic technologies to enhance driver involvement. Not only have Lotus been
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The low emissions, low tax and low running costs delivered by Toyota and Lexus hybrids have proved a compelling combination for Itec, an international print and document processing business that has signed a new £1.5 million, three-year deal for more than 60 vehicles with Agility Fleet. It is a major win for both Agility Fleet
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In spring 2014 Mitsubishi will be launching the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) version of its all new Outlander. Outlander PHEV is a 4×4 SUV built without compromise to interior space. The green credentials for the car are particularly impressive. Outlander PHEV can achieve up to 148mpg and only emits 44g/km CO2. This means that
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