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In case you missed it, the BMW i8 hybrid supercar is out in the wild (I’d be surprised if you’re reading this and haven’t taken note of the excellent advertisements for this groundbreaking car). The i8 is powered by two drivetrains – a 1.5 litre three cylinder petrol engine serving the rears and a 129 […]
The all new Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid is one of the most efficient cars currently available as a production model (especially in the larger class in which it sits). But can it manage the 1223 miles it takes to travel all the way from Africa back to the UK? View the video courtesy of Autocar […]
So here we have it – the definitive review from Autocar of the Ferrari LaFerrari (or simply the LaFerrari as the company would prefer). Hypercar meets iconic racing marque meets hybrid, but how does it all come together? Watch the video to find out.
Whilst it may not look at all conventional, the Volkswagen XL1 is currently ranked as the world’s most fuel-efficient hybrid car. It has been named the winner of the Transport category in the annual Designs of the Year Awards for 2014. Commenting on the category winners, Curator of Designs of the Year Gemma Curtin said: […]
The Volkswagen Golf GTE, which made its world debut just last month at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, combines petrol and electric motors to produce 204 PS and giving a theoretical range of 580 miles. It is driven by two engines: a 1.4-litre 150 PS TSI direct-injection petrol engine and a 102 PS electric motor. […]
Perhaps a vision of the future, hydrogen cars seem to have been largely forgotten about in favour of electric cars. However, one manufacturer hasn’t forgotten that hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe – even if it is hard to extract. That manufacturer is Honda. A £31m agreement coordinated by the Mayor of […]
An all-new Green Car Guide website has been launched incorporating new features such as an animation entitled ‘Which car is most efficient for you?’. The new site, at www.GreenCarGuide.co.uk, demonstrates how communication about low and ultra-low emission vehicles can be both informed and engaging. The new animation, ‘Which car is most efficient for you?’, was produced […]
One thing that the current Range Rover lineup is missing is a top of the range hybrid variant to really push up MPG and push down emissions. However, considering the Range Rover is a genuine luxury vehicle with serious 4×4 credentials, the system has to be able to live up to the reputation of the […]
Well, the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013 had a range of interesting cars shown. However, what really grabbed my attention was the BMW i8 – a mid engine hybrid plug in supercar with the equivalent performance of a Porsche 911. It is a four seater and weighs less than 1500kgs and is a genuine road car. […]
Auto Express has highlighted that the Government’s own data has shown that buses outside of London are more polluting per passenger than the average car during the last decade. Not only is this is a shock but it’s a real disappointment. If public transport providers cannot lower their emissions – per passenger – then they […]