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Volvo Cars has taken a significant step towards its electrification goals with the release of upgraded and newly developed electrified powertrain options, to be made available across its entire model range in the future. The company has upgraded its existing Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain, while at the same time confirming that plug-in options will […]
Polestar 1, the first car from the new electric performance brand Polestar, is now available for pre-ordering in 18 countries around the world. This marks the latest step in the Polestar brand journey, while the Polestar 1 continues its first public appearance at the ongoing 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. Along with the opening of […]
Be warned – the McLaren BP23 is coming! The latest ‘hyper-GT’ car from the iconic British marque has been confirmed at the Geneva Motor Show 2018. Staggeringly, it is set to achieve beyond 243 miles per hour; the top speed of the legendary McLaren F1. McLaren Automotive CEO, Mike Flewitt, confirmed the car during the Geneva Motor […]
The Toyota Prius was one of the first cars to be sold on the benefits of true eco-motoring. Way back in 2004, this was a car that had an electric battery and could switch to an electric only mode to offer near-silent driving. We are now several iterations further from this original car and things […]
Car manufacturers are currently offering significant scrappage deals on old diesel cars to tempt buyers to upgrade to a new model, but new research suggests that it will need major price reductions to get motorists on to their forecourts. A study released by Kwik Fit has found that only one in six (16%) of those […]
The Peugeot INSTINCT is the latest concept car from the French marque. This shooting brake offers a glimpse into the future and features a fully autonomous driving mode. The car is a plug in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and produces 300PS in total from both engines. The Peugeot INSTINCT has a huge wealth of technology […]
Motorists buying new electric vehicles (EVs) could benefit from recharging their cars using easy and convenient wireless charging technology in 10 years, reports Go Ultra Low – the government and auto industry-backed communications body. Together with existing cost-saving benefits and the great driving experience, the ever extending range of electric vehicles and ease of wireless […]
The BMW i3 is a tremendous car. It is small, lightweight for an electric car and yet still sufficiently practical for a family. The point of this video though from Auto Express is to see if such a car can be managed around London without the need for braking (the i3 recharges as soon as […]
Welcome to the car of the future – the Volkswagen XL1! This amazing car is finally due to come to UK shores and it is priced at £98,515 on the road. Whilst a total of only 200 cars will be built, as a legitimate design study on maximising fuel efficiency and minimising emissions this is […]
Is this the most important vehicle release of 2014? The McLaren P1 is a technological marvel. It is a hypercar. It has a price tag of just under £1 million. It is already sold out. Add up all these things and it becomes clear that the P1 is a very special vehicle indeed. Watch the […]