Recharging a Toyota plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicle could in future be as simple as parking the car. Toyota has announced verification testing is to begin later this month of a new wireless battery charging system it has developed for vehicles that use an electric powertrain. It is important to realise that wireless charging is […]
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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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There’s been much talk about the potential contenders for the new Taxi for London, chief amongst them being both the Metrocab and Nissan solutions. More information has come to light about Nissan’s NV200 van based contender, with final assembly being taken care of by Coventry based ADV Manufacturing. Assembly will include both the standard petrol
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Toyota Racing have been hot on Audi’s heels throughout the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and things are set to get even closer with the new regulations brought in 2014. Toyota plans to push the limits of their hybrid powertrain with their usual sets of drivers; Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapiere, Kazuki Nakajima, Anthony Davidson,
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Nissan’s ZEOD RC Le Mans prototype electric racing car has had a new addition added to it’s drivetrain; a 1.5 litre three cylinder turbo engine weighing an incredibly light 40 kilograms. Travelling under electric only power at Le Mans for a single lap per stint, the ZEOD RC’s new 1.5 litre turbo engine will provide
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Lexus is making the most comprehensive package of improvements yet to the CT 200h range, with styling, handling and equipment changes that will make the hybrid luxury hatchback a more appealing proposition. The upgrades follow reductions in prices and finance options which Lexus hopes will open up the prospect of Lexus ownership to many more
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Alex Gregory MBE, GB rower and Olympic Gold medallist has taken delivery of a cutting-edge Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle. Alex who was a part of the GB team in the coxless fours who rowed their way to victory against Australia in the London 2012 Olympic Games will be driving a top-of-the-range Ampera Electron. Alex
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Luxury brands are now a mainstay for most vehicle groups. Volkswagen has Audi, Toyota has Lexus and Nissan have the relative newcomer to the block, Infiniti. Yesterday evening, 23rd January 2014, marked the Infiniti St Albans showroom opening, which is only the 8th Infiniti showroom to have opened it’s doors in the UK. Our Mr
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With a plan for EVs and EV-derived PHEVs to represent 20% of its global sales by 2020, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has set itself an ambitious, yet realistic target. More so in Europe, Mitsubishi Motors’ largest market for these technologies. 12,000+ orders / 8,000+ deliveries In this respect, the successful sales launch of Outlander PHEV in
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The latest vehicle to qualify for the UK Government’s Plug-in Car Grant is the all new Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The Grant from The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) means that qualifying purchasers will have a £5,000 reduction from the list price. The majority of vehicles featured on the Plug-in Car
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