The latest new car registration numbers from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in partnership with Go Ultra Low shows booming demand for plug-in cars as motorists realise the cost saving potential and environmental benefits low-emission motoring offers.
Analysis by Go Ultra Low shows 20,992 motorists made the leap to plug-in power between January…
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Sales Surge Read More »
The newest edition of AutoVolt is now available. This exciting and jam packed issue is filled with all the latest electric and hybrid vehicle news and review. We’re lucky enough to have experienced all three of the most sought after current hyper hybrids; the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder. Plus, we took a BMW i8 along for the ride too!
AutoVolt Sep-Oct 2015 Issue Now Available Read More »
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
New Chevrolet Volt Offers Range, Range and More Range Read More »
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
Electric Vehicle World News of the Day Read More »
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
Jul-Aug AutoVolt Magazine Out Now! Read More »
The new BMW 7-Series is finally upon us and at long last, it finally looks [almost] as good as it did before the E65 version, which replaced the super stylish E38. Nope, this is not a reference to food additives but rather BMW’s in-house nomenclature. The latest version of the lengthy saloon car features a
Key Details About the New BMW 7-Series PHEV Read More »
The all-new Metrocab, made by Frazer-Nash Research Ltd and Ecotive Ltd will enter volume production next year in Coventry. The plug-in hybrid taxi will be manufactured by Multimatic. Multimatic is a Canadian company with worldwide facilities, responsible for the manufacture of components and systems to the automotive industry. The company produces complete vehicles from body
Plug-in Hybrid Metrocab to Begin Production in Coventry in 2016 Read More »
AutoVolt drove the new plug-in hybrid Golf GTE in our latest issue. We were impressed by its ability to perform as both an electric car and a sports car when desired. Did we ever feel it lacked power? No. However, someone at Volkswagen obviously did. Our latest issue is available here. As a concept car,
Awesome 400PS Plug-in Hybrid Golf Unveiled Read More »
The new May-June AutoVolt includes the fascinating story of the Audi A2, its history and the parallels that may be drawn between it and the excellent BMW i3 electric car. Following this, we’ve interviewed Alex Calnan from Electric Blue. An electric taxi company with a big difference, Electric Blue aim to install a rapid charge
May-June AutoVolt Magazine Now Available Read More »
The UK has once again beaten CO2 emissions targets, with the average new car in 2014 posting CO2 emissions 4.2% below this year’s EU-wide target of 130g/km, according to a Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) report published today. The annual SMMT New Car CO2 Report 2015 reveals that carbon tailpipe emissions have fallen
UK Emissions Targets Beaten for 17th Consecutive Year Read More »
