Car News
Think secures electric vehicle homologation and Spanish order
Think today made its mark at EVS 24, the Electric Vehicle Symposium (Norway, 13-16 May) by announcing several highly significant developments that consolidate its position at the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) production.
World’s first billing system for EV charging posts
A ground-breaking tool for monitoring and invoicing electricity drawn from vehicle charging stations will debut at the Norwegian zero-emissions exhibition, EVS 24, today (Wednesday 13 May).
Vauxhall’s all-new Astra breaks cover in first official pics
These are the first official images of the new, British-built Vauxhall Astra, which will debut as a five-door hatchback at this September’s Frankfurt Show and will appear in UK showrooms at the end of the year.
Lexus takes the pain out of parking
When it comes to parking manoeuvres, a moment’s inattention can cause a costly mistake. Scraped alloy wheels and dented bumpers might seem part-and-parcel of modern driving, but with the new RX 450h Lexus has gone further to make life easier and safer when it comes to navigating tight spaces.
New EV transmission improves performance, range and battery life
The development of a novel transmission that will make a substantial contribution to the acceptance of electric vehicles is previewed at EVS, the Electric Vehicle Symposium (Norway, 13-16 May).
Caterham benefits as supercar owners downsize
Affluent motorists hit by the recession are ditching their supercar rides in favour of a taste of classic British motoring.
Nissan to build electric vehicles at Oppama Plant
Nissan has announced the company will produce electric vehicles (EV) at its Oppama Plant (Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa) from autumn 2010.
Rare Targa Florio and Le Mans winning Porsche to be auctioned
A 1966 Porsche, which took part in the Targa Florio and won its class at the Le Man 24-hour race, will be the highlight at the COYS auction taking place on Saturday 23rd May at the Brands Hatch motor racing circuit.
Millions of motorists set for stinking hot summer
With temperatures set to soar, millions of motorists could, quite literally, be in store for a stinking hot summer, according to the latest research from Kwik-Fit.
Credit crunch signals the death of cars as status symbols
More than a third (36%) of drivers cited having limited budgets as the biggest factor in determining which car they bought, according to the latest research from Confused.com.
The last of the 50s
DVLA Personalised Registrations has unveiled its forthcoming 59-series, three weeks ahead of its official on sale date of June 2.
Second place finish for Skoda at Rally Azores
The Skoda Motorsport factory team of Jan Kopecký and Petr Starý finished second in last weekend’s Azores Rally, in just their second appearance in the International Rally Challenge (IRC).
Mazda unveils first Norwegian RX-8 Hydrogen RE
Another environmentally focused solution from Mazda – a Norwegian-specification RX-8 Hydrogen RE – was unveiled today at an historic event in Oslo. The vehicle was unveiled as part of a ceremony celebrating the opening of the latest HyNor hydrogen filling stations.
Average used car values continue to rise says BCA
BCA’s latest Pulse report for April shows that average used car values are continuing to rise, with now six consecutive months of growth recorded.
Latest Green Hybrid engines to battle BMW for Engine of the Year
BMW has a fight on its hands as it guns for a record-breaking fifth consecutive International Engine of the Year title.