Fascinated by the new 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid? Read Tim Barnes-Clay’s (@carwriteups) First Drive report FREE on Issuu to find out what’s new, different, better and worse for Toyota’s latest flagship hybrid. The MiniMag is an extract from our current March-April 2016 issue, click to find out more.
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Nissan’s Geneva 2016 stand has their IDS Concept on show, which demonstrates the company’s vision for autonomous driving technology. Although the car is not new, Nissan’s directive is perhaps a little more aligned with partner company Renault’s, since the two announced a collaboration between their respective engineering departments so that, “two heads are better than one”, and there are no unnecessary duplications of investment and time. Resultantly, the company aims to get autonomous tech on the road sooner than you might think, albeit in a limited capacity. 2020 is the year when you can expect to finally take your hands away from the wheel altogether…
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Toyota Manufacturing UK is to build next generation hybrid engines at its Deeside plant in North Wales for a future Toyota crossover model based on the company’s C-HR concept car, the company’s answer to Nissan’s hugely popular Juke small crossover.
The addition of the new high-tech engine to the factory’s production is attracting additional investment of…
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Toyota’s Mirai has only just gone on sale, but already Toyota engineers and designers are hard at work producing future concepts to showcase the technology and added possibilities it brings with it.
Introducing the latest concept, the FCV Plus. Designed to explore how a hydrogen fuel cell car can also be used to power other sources, for general use. As well as having its own hydrogen fuel tank, the FCV…
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Toyota have taken the wraps off the fourth generation new Toyota Prius, ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The new model builds on the strengths and achievements of its predecessors and is set to establish new benchmarks in fuel economy, emissions and efficiency. Each successive Prius has delivered improvements in these areas, but the new model is aiming to make the biggest leap yet in performance.
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Chevrolet have revealed a few more details about the forthcoming and hotly anticipated Volt replacement. The American company says they have listened to requests from owners and drivers to deliver, “range, range and more range.” The all-new second-generation Volt features the Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system, delivering 53 miles of pure EV range (based on
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Two new models have joined the Yaris Hybrid line-up with the addition of Active and Sport trimmed versions. Active becomes the new entry level option and comes equipped with dual-zone climate control, trip computer, power front windows and split-folding rear seats. Also as standard is the quiet and refined Toyota hybrid experience together with 75g/km
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AMERICA Tesla Motors have introduced a few intriguing ideas to get new customers. Every current Tesla Model S owner that introduces a new customer that results in a sale will receive $1,000 off their next purchase with the company, but the offer is only valid until 31st October. Should an owner recommend five new Tesla
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Volvo’s first ever petrol plug-in hybrid, the XC90 T8 Twin Engine, has qualified for the UK Plug-in Car Grant (PICG) scheme from the Office of Low Emissions (OLEV). The new XC90 T8 Twin engine is now available with an on-road price of £54,955 (including PICG). The XC90 is the first car to be built on
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Happy Anniversary to us! AutoVolt is now one year old and with this celebratory bumper edition of more than 120 pages, we’ve put our thinking caps on and created the very first AutoVolt Electric and Hybrid Awards! More than 40 pages in this issue are dedicated to the awards and they’re an educational way of
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