Ford has partnered with German specialist Schaeffler to build the Fiesta eWheelDrive EV with electric motors in the rear wheel hubs as a research vehicle. [nggallery id=1494 template=customlinks] Car makers haven’t entirely given up on the idea of the electric car, although they do seem to be starting to move to the point where the EV is seen […]
Tesla Model S outselling Chevrolet Volt & Nissan LEAF
It seems Elon Musk has a real success on his hands with the Tesla Model S, with reports claiming it outsold both the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan LEAF in the first quarter of 2013. Tesla never managed to make any money out of their electric Lotus – the Tesla Roadster – but it does look […]
Range Rover Sport 2014 Product Video arrives
Land Rover has released a new product video for the 2014 Range Rover Sport which manages to convey what the Sport has on offer very well. [nggallery id=1455 template=customlinks] There seems to have been almost endless news on the 2014 Range Rover Sport in the last month, as Land Rover’s first really credible on-road Sport (it was always credible off-road) […]
Hyundai Suicide ‘Advert’ causes a rumpus
An advert for the Hyundai ix35 FCEV showing a man failing to commit suicide because the FCEV emits only water has created a storm of condemnation for Hyundai. It’s not easy advertising your wares and finding the right balance between mainstream and innovative to capture attention, as Hyundai has found out to their cost with an ‘advert’ […]
Fiat 500XL spied undisguised – it’s not a looker
We have a Spy photo of an undisguised Fiat 500XL – big brother to the 500L – with 7 seats and a design that only its mother could love. The Fiat 500 range has already expanded from the very successful recreation of the original 500 in to something bigger and more family friendly with the […]
Volvo Flywheel KERS Hybrid cuts fuel consumption by 25%
After two years of testing a hybrid Flywheel KERS system for road cars, Volvo has revealed their energy recovery system cuts fuel consumption by as much as 25 per cent. Two years ago we reported that Volvo were testing a clever hybrid Flywheel KERS system for road cars and hoped it would prove to be […]
2014 Range Rover Sport UK price & specifications confirmed
Land Rover has confirmed the 2014 Range Rover Sport will start at £51,550 with a choice of four trim levels and three engines. UK public debut in May. [nggallery id=1455 template=customlinks] When Land Rover revealed the 2014 Range Rover Sport, we extensively covered exactly what was on offer, from price to engines by way of trim levels […]
Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept is a completely bonkers EV
The Reanult Twizy Electric car has been turned in to an F1 inspired pocket rocket in the Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept that can get to 62mph in 6 seconds. [nggallery id=1493 template=customlinks] We’ve long been of the opinion that the only future for electric cars is as small commuter vehicles, local delivery vans or as performance toys. […]
Audi TT ultra quattro concept sheds 300kg & heads for Worthersee
The Audi TT ultra quattro concept is a lightweight TT, based on the TT RS, that manages to shed almost 300kg in weight. Will debut at Worthersee 2013. [nggallery id=1492 template=customlinks] With every car maker on the planet trying to improve their average economy and emissions to deliver tax savings for buyers and keep legislators […]
2013 Kia Carens price & specification. Costs from £17,895.
The new 2013 Kia Carens MPV will costs from £17,895 in the UK, have a choice of three engines and all versions get seven seats. [nggallery id=1491 template=customlinks] It’s hard to get too excited about MPVs and people carriers in general; they do a job of transporting families and stuff but they’re not generally the […]