Car News
Jeep Patriot EV
Jeep Patriot EV joins the growing portfolio of electric-drive vehicles being developed by Chrysler LLC. As a Range-extended Electric Vehicle, the Jeep Patriot EV combines the electric-drive components of an Electric Vehicle with a small gasoline engine and integrated electric generator to produce additional energy to power the electric-drive system when needed.
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV is a Range-extended Electric Vehicle that provides a glimpse into the future of a “Go Anywhere, Do Anything” vehicle with renowned Jeep Wrangler capability.
Kumho battles with the best in the Dakar Rally
Kumho’s unique 275/65R18 rally raid tyres are fitted to all four Bowler Nemesis 4x4s entered in this year’s Dakar Rally - two Dutch teams and ones from both Belgium and Spain.
Romahome receives top industry award
Directors and staff at Romahome, the South’s only motorhome manufacturer, are dancing with joy after receiving two top industry awards from none other than John Sergeant.
Credit Crunch? Downsize with Daihatsu
With the credit crunch biting hard and ever-rising motoring costs, larger luxury cars are the biggest losers in the current car marketplace. But with Daihatsu’s fabulously frugal, fun-packed range of vehicles, there’s never been a better time to ‘Downsize with Daihatsu’.
Motorists stranded without spare parts
With more car dealerships closing up shop, obtaining car parts to put vehicles back on the road is proving increasingly difficult. And it’s a problem that is expected to get much worse in 2009, claims a new report.
Skoda Auto's sales grew by 7.1 % last year
Skoda Auto's total sales grew by 7.1 % compared with 2007 and reached 674,530 vehicles - a new record in the history of the Czech Republic's largest car manufacturer.
Toyota Prius waits for the air to clear
Perhaps wisely, Toyota let the US Big Three have the limelight on Day One of the Detroit Show. Instead, it held back its most significant new launch until Day Two, when the wraps came off the third-generation Prius hybrid.
BYD bids to redefine battery-electric performance
Chinese automaker BYD revealed a potentially game-changing battery technology which it claims will allow it to introduce battery-electric cars with a range of up to 250 miles.
Brilliance shines but won't commit to US launch
Brilliance Auto has been a fixture at recent European auto shows, and the Chinese firm made its Detroit debut this year – though executives would not commit to a US launch schedule.
Audi grows the niches with new Sportbacks
Audi's new Sportback concept will carry the A7 nameplate when it goes on sale next year. The luxury car – which features a five-door hatchback body – will be pitched squarely in competition with the Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Ferrari funds 6 study grants for research activities
As part of its own initiatives for the development, support and enhancement of capable young people, Ferrari decided to fund six study grants of € 25,000 to be awarded by means of an international competition to young graduates/ graduating students in Engineering, Physics, Architecture and Human Factors for the conducting of research activities.
Ford's green drive moves up a gear for 2009
Ford's exciting new product line-up includes the most fuel-efficient family cars ever offered. The company's frugal, low emission vehicles and its sustainable production have both attracted praise from the likes of Green-Car-Guide.com and Which?
Skoda helps motorists to beat winter blues
Skoda is helping drivers to beat the winter blues by expanding the low-rate Skoda Finance Solutions deals across the entire Skoda model range and a number of service offers.
Toyota Aygo slowest depreciating car of 2008
In its annual depreciation report, Parker’s compared last January’s new prices with what an owner could expect to get if they sold privately now. A buyer who got their hands on an Toyota Aygo last year will now have lost just £1515 over 12 months – the equivalent of just £4 per day.