Skoda Begins Production Of Octavia Green E Line Electric Test Fleet
Sep 5, 2011
Skoda has begun production of a 10 car trial fleet of its first ever fully electric car, the Octavia E Line. It's the next step in Skoda's continued efforts to reduce emissions and consumption levels throughout the company. ... Continue reading
Audi A2 Concept Makes Its Drawing Board Debut
Sep 5, 2011
With the electric-only powertrain of the four-seat A2 concept, Audi is offering another glimpse into the future of electric mobility at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. ... Continue reading
A Warranty Really Can Last A Lifetime For Vauxhall Owners
Sep 5, 2011
Vauxhall's Lifetime Warranty has just celebrated one year on the market, with more than 207,000 owners benefitting from the groundbreaking offer since it was launched in August 2010. ... Continue reading
Two Generations Of Ford Rally Cars And Welsh Rally Champions Team Up For A Unique Test
Sep 5, 2011
Thirty years of motorsport development came under the spotlight when two Ford rally cars - separated by three decades of racing technology - were put to the test by British champions Gwyndaf and Elfyn Evans. ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - What Drives the Honda Racing Team? +VIDEO
Sep 4, 2011
LONDON - September 4, 2011: The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) was formed in 1958 and is Britain's most popular motor racing spectacle. Its race season comprises ten events at top circuits across the UK. It is contested by professional racing drivers in competition versions of every day road cars. Some 325,000 ... Continue reading
European Parliament Hopes Cross-border Enforcement of Traffic Laws Improve Road Safety +VIDEO
Sep 4, 2011
BRUSSELS - September 4, 2011: New rules will see Member States exchange data on traffic offences related to speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, breaking traffic lights and drunk driving. Georges Bach, EPP Group in the European Parliament spokesperson on the new rules, said that, although the rules didn't go as far as the ... Continue reading
Sep 4, 2011
COLOGNE, Germany - September 4, 2011: Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) has set a new lap record for an electric vehicle (EV) at the legendary 20.8km Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany. The TMG EV P001, with 100% electric powertrain and Jochen Krumbach at the wheel, set a new lap record of 7mins 47.794secs to beat ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Coupe +VIDEO
Sep 3, 2011
First Drive: 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Coupe The fifth⦠and Very Fun! By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MAISACH, Germany - September 3, 2011: The Mini people cannot be denied being creative. They choose the former military airfield at Maisach near Munich as the base for the media introduction of the Coupe. ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2011
Bentley is delighted to announce a unique collaboration with British design company Linley for the creation of a limited edition of 10 Continental Flying Spurs. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt First Through The Door At SMMT Exhibition
Sep 2, 2011
The revolutionary Chevrolet Volt has been welcomed as the first vehicle to appear in the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders'(SMMT) showroom-style exhibition area at its new premises in the heart of Westminster. The space provides an opportunity to highlight the breadth and scale of the modern UK automotive indu ... Continue reading
Meet NILS... The Future of Commuting From Volkswagen
Sep 2, 2011
NILS, a single-seat electric concept vehicle that offers a glimpse of a new form of minimalist mobility, has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month. This concept car - which features an aluminium space frame, wing doors and free-standing wheels - has the dynamic performance ... Continue reading
Infiniti Marks Ambitious Growth Plans in Europe With Three-Year Multimedia Brand Campaign
Sep 2, 2011
Infiniti, the luxury performance automotive brand from Japan, has today entered a new era with the launch of the 'Since now, the perfect line is a curve' integrated pan-European multimedia campaign spanning the next three years. ... Continue reading
New Generation of Lambda Sensors
Sep 2, 2011
With the emission limits in exhaust legislation becoming ever stricter, exhaust sensors are becoming increasingly important. At the same time, manufacturers are becoming increasingly demanding with respect to sensors' installation space, measurement accuracy, and robustness. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Calls on Motorists to be Vigilant as the School Bell Rings in the New Term
Sep 2, 2011
Now the school Summer holidays are coming to an end, Peugeot wants to remind motorists that by using a speed-limiter fitted to most cars, they can drive safely, enjoy better fuel economy and protect their licence, and at this time should be extra vigilant especially around schools at peak times. ... Continue reading
Lexus at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 2, 2011
The new Lexus GS 450h full hybrid performance saloon will make its world debut at the Frankfurt motor show on September 13. Equipped with second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive, the new GS is set to deliver improvements in both environmental and driving performance. ... Continue reading
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