Car Market
Delphi helps vehicle manufacturers reduce CO2 emissions
New developments in the area of fuel injection systems, ignition, valve train and ancillary systems from Delphi Corporation will help European manufacturers of gasoline engines meet growing demands for reduced CO2 and other tailpipe emissions without the cost and risk of radically different technologies.
Classic bikes at 2009 Classic Motor Show
This may only be the second year that the Classic Motor Show has included a dedicated hall for classic motorcycles, but you’d never guess it, because of the sheer number of two-wheeled clubs, exhibitors, trade stands and events attending.
Green Motion comes to Leicester
Green Motion, the UK’s first and only green vehicle hire company has opened for business in the centre of Leicester, adjacent to the Holiday Inn Hotel, completely refurbishing the former St Nicholas Circle petrol site which has laid in disrepair for some eight years.
MPs lobbied to back vision for zero-emissions motoring
In a bid to increase cross-party political support for a shift towards zero-emissions motoring in the UK, Brighton-based Elektromotive is collaborating with car giant General Motors (GM) to educate MPs about emerging electric vehicle (EV) technologies and the need for a nationwide infrastructure of recharging stations.
Electric supercharging for low cost low carbon vehicles
One of the most cost effective steps that can be taken by vehicle manufacturers to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions is to fit an electric supercharger in combination with smaller petrol (gasoline) or diesel engines and taller gearing says Controlled Power Technologies.
DSA launches online video channel
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced the launch of its own video sharing channel on YouTube.
Latest 2010 US cars over 6% greener than 2009 models
Environmental car data released by WhatGreenCar shows that the latest 2010 range of new cars available in the US is 6.6% greener than the 2009 Model Year (MY) range.
2009 Goodwood Revival achieves record attendance
A record number of motor racing enthusiasts and retro-fashion fans flocked to this weekend’s Goodwood Revival (18-20 September) to join in the fun, and celebrations at the world’s largest historic motor race meeting.
Mazda leads the way in cutting emissions
Mazda is one of Europe’s leading brands in lowering the CO2 emissions of its cars, says a recent report by the European Federation for Transport and Environment. The report is based on the EU car CO2 monitoring mechanism database for 2008.
New vehicles join World of Top Gear line-up
Fans of Top Gear will be able to see three new vehicles in the World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu in the New Forest from this Saturday (19th September).
Rare Talbot-Darracq to be auctioned at Retromobile
Bonhams is delighted to offer a 1926-27 1.5-litre supercharged straight-eight Talbot-Darracq as part of its line-up for the annual Retromobile auction sale to be held in Paris, on 23 January 2010.
Get on the starting grid for Race Car Live
As the UK’s motorsport season draws to a close, the action will just be getting started as Race Car Live returns to Brands Hatch on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November.
Fiat sets new record for lowest CO2 emissions
Fiat has again shown its commitment to a cleaner environment following the announcement that its average CO2 emissions figure on cars sold in Europe during the first half of 2009 has dropped to 129.1 g/km.
Prodrive leads breakthrough in DC-DC converter technology
A new approach to the configuration of DC-DC converters will help to reduce the cost, weight and package space associated with electric vehicle battery packs.
ENER1 and Volvo team-up on C30 BEV
ENER1, developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries to power the next generation of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles, is teaming-up with Volvo Car Corporation to provide American–made lithium-ion batteries for the Volvo C30 Battery Electric Vehicle prototype.