Mercedes has revealed the first running prototype of its electric Gullwing Supercar – the Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell – resplendent in its tennis-ball yellow paint job. We called it the Mercedes SLS AMG eDrive when we first talked about an electric SLS Gullwing last year. Although to be fair that’s what Mercedes called it when they gave […]
Toyota Prius plug-in hits UK
Toyota are trialing 20 Prius plug-in hybrids in London in conjunction with EDF energy to assess real world usage. The next step in the Toyota Prius story is the plug-in Prius, which adds some Lithium-Ion batteries to the mix and the ability to plug the Prius in to the mains to get a usable kick-start to your day’s […]
Nissan LEAF EV – 19,000 orders already
Nissan has revealed that pre-orders of the Nissan LEAF EV are already at 19,000, almost twice the anticipated first year production. Nissan has an aim to build more electric cars than anyone else – and sooner. And that aim has had a big boost with news that there have already been 19,000 pre-orders for the […]
Hydrogen powered Black Cab hits London streets
London Taxis International have previewed a hydrogen powered Black Cab in London, the first of what they hope will be a fleet in time for London 2012. A hybrid fuel cell electric London cab has been revealed, but unlike recent developments with the traditional Black cab – where Mercedes are busy taking over – this experimental hydrogen-powered Cab is based on the familiar […]
Toyota Auris Hybrid: UK Price & Details
Toyota has revealed that when the Auris Hybrid goes on sale in the UK in July it will be available in two trim levels and start from £18,950 Toyota has had more than their fair share of woes this year, what with the Throttlegate recalls and loss of confidence in Toyota as a result, not just by buyers but […]
Range Rover LRX caught testing – Spy Photo +LRX Video
We have the first spy shots of Land Rover’s new baby – the Range Rover LRX – which is due to launch in 2WD & 4WD at Paris 2010. There’s been a bit of a flurry of new coming from Land Rover just lately. Apart from the fact we had the 2010 Range Rover Sport […]
Nissan LEAF: UK prices
Nissan has announced that the Nisaan LEAF EV will cost £23,350 when it goes on sale in 2011.Orders are being taken from July 2010. Agree with their focus – some would say obsession – or not, you can’t help but admire Nissan’s intentions to make the electric car a mainstream reality. It’s a big commitment and a […]
Range Rover LRX – the 2WD version
Land Rover has revealed that the new baby Range Rover – codenamed the Range Rover LRX – will be offered in 2WD when it’s revealed later in 2010. We all have to compromise. In an ideal world we’d stick to our principles regardless. But times change and we all need to change with them. Which […]
Nissan LEAF EV priced
Nissan has revealed that the net cost of the electric Nissan LEAF in Japan will be £21,500 when it launches later this year. Update: US prices for the Nisaan Leaf added at the bottom The Nissan LEAF is the first of Nissan’s much trumpeted range of electric cars, and much hangs on the success of the LEAF. […]
Mitsubishi i-MiEV UK price and specs revealed
Mitsubishi has revealed the UK price and specifications for the UK version of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric car, which goes on sale in January 2011 at £38,699. As part of Mitsubishi’s wish to be thought of as the maker of eco-cars and the saviour of fluffy-bunnies and polar bear cubs, they’ve been pushing forward with their urban milk-float […]