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RECALL ALERT: Some Toyota Prius Models Recalled to Correct Software Issue

AutoVolt / 12 February, 2014

Toyota has announced a recall today for some of its current, third-generation Prius models to correct a potential problem with the hybrid system’s boost converter software. The recall affects 30,790 UK-registered Prius cars. Worldwide, there have been no reports of any accidents or injuries relating to this issue. In Europe Toyota has recorded 11 field […]

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Brammo Electric Motorbikes Come to the UK

AutoVolt / 7 February, 2014

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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Listen to Mark Ovenden’s, Ford UK’s MD, Opinion on Electric Cars

AutoVolt / 31 January, 2014

Speaking to First Take Media, Ford UK’s Managing Director Mark Ovenden, provided an interesting point of view about the greater reduction on CO2 with Ford’s EcoBoost engine than “niche volume” sales of electric cars. In effect, the implication is that EcoBoost engines, due to their massive sales success, are contributing more to CO2 savings than

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Metrocab Reveal Details of their E-REV London Taxi

AutoVolt / 16 January, 2014

New London taxis are about to appear on streets near you sooner than you might think. British built Metrocabs have begun driver testing in London with their new E-REV, an electric vehicle with range extending petrol engine. Frazer-Nash and Ecotive, the companies behind the new Metrocab, have released key technical details ahead of the trials

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Ecotive and Frazer-Nash Unveil Hybrid Powered Metrocab to Boris Johnson

AutoVolt / 20 December, 2013

When most car enthusiasts hear the name Frazer-Nash, they tend to think of the early 20th Century cars that are still highly regarded in the classic car world of today. What people tend not to think of, is taxis. They may be surprised to learn that Frazer-Nash, based at Mytchett in leafy Surrey, is still going

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BMW i Partners With UK Good Energy Electricity Supplier

Jonathan Musk / 22 November, 2013

BMW i is continuing to progress its strategy for sustainable electric mobility and responsible charging, by partnering with leading UK green energy firm, Good Energy Ltd. The purpose of the partnership is to provide 100% renewably sourced energy to households of BMW customers throughout the UK (with the exception of Northern Ireland). The partnership is

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Making Britain Number 1 for Ultra Low Emission Vehicles

AutoVolt / 18 November, 2013

The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has called for innovative ideas from key players in the automotive industry to help the UK stay ahead of global competition and secure our position as global leader in ultra low emission vehicles. The call comes following the government’s announcement of a £500 million investment to drive a low

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Tesla Get Amped in the UK and New London Store

Jonathan Musk / 21 October, 2013

The Tesla march has reached the UK properly at long last. While they have long had a service centre for roadster owners in particular, and headquarters based in Maidenhead, Tesla Motors conducted their first UK ‘Get Amped’ test drive tour to an invited audience at a beautifully leafy setting in Surrey, at Savill Court. Aside

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More than 1,200 road casualties in the UK were caused by illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres in 2012

No Time For Tyre Safety Complacency

AutoVolt / 26 September, 2013

Electric adn hybrid vehicles are no different to any other vehicle when it comes to tyres. In fact, in many ways although traction control does wonders for providing smooth anti-slip getaways, with the high torque characteristics that electric motors provide, there is even more reason to look after tyres and ensure they’re legal. New figures

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