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Nissan LEAF 2011 UK Launch
First LEAFS arrive on UK shores in low emission ship?s maiden voyage The world?s most energy efficient car carrier has brought 60 Nissan LEAFS to the Port of Tyne in preparation for the March 1st UK sales launch. Thanks to its unusual design the City of St Petersburg uses its aerodynamic bow to r. . .
Found : on 4/2/11.
BMW Hedges on Hybrids, Via Partnership with Peugeot
Is a high-mpg hybrid Mini coming around the corner? Not quite. BMW and France's PSA Peugeot Citroën issued a press release this week stating that the two companies, the longtime partners in engine development, would begin developing hybrid technologies together. Bloggers jumped to the con. . .
Found : on 4/2/11.
2012 Opel small SUV ? first test drive on public roads
Some weeks ago we showed the very first photos of the Aveo/Sonic based mini SUV from GM. Those photos showed what we believe were the Chevrolet version of the car, but this time our spies pretty sure that got the Opel version making its first test drive on public roads. The head lights have the. . .
Found : on 4/2/11.
Diesel Mini Cooper SD 2011 Review
Mini was now finally officially with the high-performance diesel we drew last year. trim SD The Cooper is available through the mini-area, on the hatch, convertible, Clubman Estate, Countryman junior SUV. It is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel generating 141bhp and £ 225m from 1750-2700rpm.. . .
Found : on 4/2/11.
Alfa Romeo Mito TCT 2011 On Sale in UK Soon
Alfa Romeo, the first double-clutch gearbox is run in the Mito – Mito and the TCT is now available in the UK. Alfa Romeo Mito TCT 2011 On Sale in UK Soon. The MultiAir 1.4 is the launch engine for the TCT Twin dry clutch gearbox. Typical of Alfa, it is technically interesting: Alfa claims [. . .
Found : on 2/2/11.
When recalls go wrong
Without a lot of doubt, and if you’re a regular reader you’ll already know this, but recalls have been given a lot of attention this year. The following one is a head scratcher that makes you wonder just how stupidly bureaucratic our government can get. The National Highway Safety Adm. . .
Found : on 1/2/11.
2011 Fiat 500 Test Drive
After a successful reincarnation in Europe, the diminutive Fiat 500 prepares to enter the increasingly crowded U.S. small-car market. Can the Italian icon pull a Mini—or will its romantic legacy be lost on American drivers?
Found : on 1/2/11.
Mazda will supply Nissan with rebadged Mazda5/Premacy
Nissan and Mazda have announced that the two companies have agreed to expand the scope of Mazda’s original equipment manufacturing supply to Nissan. Under the agreement, Mazda will begin supply of its Mazda5(Premacy in Japan) minivan to Nissan from May 2011. Nissan’s OEM business invo. . .
Found : on 31/1/11.
Ford C-Max Hybrid: Five Passengers Only
The beginning of 2011 brought new hope that a family-oriented hybrid?with or without plug-in capacity?was coming soon to a neighborhood dealer near you. That hope briefly shimmered in front of our eyes at January?s 2011 Detroit Auto Show, where the upcoming Toyota Prius V wagon-type vehic. . .
Found : on 27/1/11.
Is 1 million plug-ins by 2015 the key to ?winning the future??
President Obama sticks to his electric plan To help reduce foreign oil dependence and to create new jobs the Obama Administration is keeping its focus on being the first country to produce 1 million electric cars – a number the administration hopes to achieve by 2015. With a number of new p. . .
Found : on 28/1/11.
Shelby to build 50 commemorative Cobras
Shelby American is building a special model to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cobra. Only 50 CSX8000 Cobra rolling chassis will be produced and come with either an aluminum, or fiberglass body. The CSX8000 will retain features that remain reminiscent of the original CSX2000 model produce. . .
Found : on 26/1/11.
MINI announces Cooper Matt Edition for France
MINI will be offering a limited edition Cooper package in France called Matt Edition, that features a matt black exterior wrap, checked mirror covers, unique side vents, and an individually-numbered key ring. Production will be limited to 250 units and the package is priced from ?2,800. What̵. . .
Found : on 25/1/11.
New Lancia Ypsilon 2012 spied in Northern Sweden
Here are some fresh photos of the new baby Lancia, the Ypsilon. This prototype was spotted in Northern Sweden where it was testing in -20 C today. Popular2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid spied in US2009 Lexus IS – spyMini Cooper Electric2010 Toyota Avensis Sedan – . . .
Found : on 20/1/11.
Mitsubishi Global Tiny Concept Car Colt 2011 Facelifted
Mitsubishi new Global Small Car Concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show will be this spring. It is one of 12 vehicles on show at the booth of Mitsubishi and a preview of the Japanese automaker vision for the future small cars. Mitsubishi Global Small Concept: It is the new Colt. The Global Small Co. . .
Found : on 19/1/11.
Chrysler Will Offer More Hybrids, Including Gas-Electric Minivan
The new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. Chrysler will add a hybrid gas-electric minivan to its lineup as early as 2013, Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said Tuesday. This follows news from the 2011 Detroit auto show that Chrysler will produce a gas-electric hybrid version of the Chrysler 300. . .
Found : on 19/1/11.
Honda combines agility and utility in 2011 Odyssey
Outside, the minivan is sleeker than its predecessor. Inside, an abundance of legroom and headroom means that any of the eight seats is a comfortable one.In the supermarket of automobiles, minivans occupy the fruit and vegetable section. Their vehicular nutrition comes from gobs of practicality, . . .
Found : on 20/1/11.
2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric Test Drive
Ford's surprisingly appealing mini box van, the Transit Connect, packs utility in a compact, fuel-efficient package. Now Ford has added another attribute: It's also the company's first EV, and it's available—today.
Found : on 20/1/11.
City Car: Fiat 500 Twinair 2011 Review
The 500 TwinAir is a fascinating prospect. This is the point raised at the Fiat-kitsch review of its iconic 1950s city car to a new level of the 21 Century meaning. The TwinAir engine tested here, according to Fiat, “the greenest gasoline engine in the world,” but it has no batteries,. . .
Found : on 19/1/11.
CarzPage Review: Nissan Micra 1.2 Tekna
Last Nissan Micra’s big chunky bumpers and lines saw she had decorated with designer’s sharpest 3 h pencil instead of a crayon which was sold but early supermini as it was the hottest cake shop. The latest version, Nissan says, is part of a growing group of cars that described as . . .
Found : on 16/1/11.
Detroit auto show 2011: Mini?s Paceman Concept
Mini showed major Paceman concept at this year’s Detroit Auto Show and announced not long after that to spawn a production model. Tom Salkowski, who recently moved to USA from BMW Mini USA to fill the role of marketing manager is the man with getting the word around about eight models and t. . .