Category : New Cars
2018 Range Rover Sport gets plug-in hybrid tech
Land Rover will introduce its first plug-in hybrid drivetrain on the revised Range Rover Sport next year, offering 398bhp with CO2 emissions from 64g/km.
Honda gives further insight into future EV plans
Honda has published a teaser image of its latest electric vehicle concept ahead of its unveiling at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show.
Toyota and Mazda outline details of electric vehicle JV
Toyota, Mazda and automotive components manufacturer Denso have announced details of a new joint venture intended to fast-track development of electric vehicle technologies.
Dyson to launch electric vehicle by 2020
British technology company Dyson says it’s started work on a battery electric vehicle due by 2020.
Mitsubishi teases all-electric SUV coupé concept
Mitsubishi is to preview how its future design direction and electric drivetrains could work with a new SUV coupé concept at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi plan shared EV line-up
The alliance between Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi has set out a five-year plan which will launch long-range fully electric vehicles across all main segments, based on shared technology.
Chery’s plug-in SUV is aimed at fleets
Chinese carmaker Chery has revealed the first of its European-market products, a crossover with hybrid and electric powertrains which will target fleet and retail customers across the region.
Vauxhall Grandland X to include plug-in hybrid
Vauxhall’s first plug-in hybrid will be a version of the forthcoming Grandland X crossover, utilising technology from PSA Group, the carmaker has confirmed.
Daimler boosts PHEV ranges with new battery tech
Mercedes-Benz has boosted the range and charging times of the S-Class plug-in hybrid, previewing technology likely to be rolled out across its other plug-in models in the near future.
Honda previews 2019 EV, and declining role for diesel
Honda has previewed an electric city car, due to launch in Europe in 2019, with hints that future vehicles could phase out diesel power for hybrid and electric drivetrains.
Higher power hybrids destined for core Toyota models
Toyota is planning to offer more powerful hybrid options across its core model line-up.
New BMW electric “i5” concept unveiled
BMW’s third i brand model will join the carmaker’s line-up in 2021 in the form of a fully electric four-door Gran Coupé.
300 electrified Volkswagen Group vehicles by 2030
Volkswagen Group will have electrified its entire model portfolio by 2030 at the latest under the “Roadmap E” electrification initiative, the company says.
Spotlight: Nissan LEAF
The second-generation of Nissan’s pioneering electric hatchback will arrive in Europe early next year, offering more range, extra power and less controversial styling. Alex Grant finds out more.
First images and details of Honda CR-V Hybrid Prototype revealed
Honda has revealed the first images of its CR-V Hybrid Prototype, ahead of its official reveal at the 2017 IAA Frankfurt Motorshow.
Renault to reveal electric car concept at Frankfurt
Renault has published a teaser image of a new concept, dubbed ‘Symbioz’, ahead of its reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.
Order books open for new longer-range Renault Kangoo Van Z.E.
The new Renault Kangoo Van Z.E. 33 is now available to order, with prices starting from just over £14k.
Smart showcases future electric and autonomous tech with EQ fortwo
Smart has revealed its smart vision EQ fortwo concept, which shows the carmaker’s ideas for how electric and autonomous technology could unite in the future to bring an urban car sharing solution.
Renault-Nissan and Dongfeng to co-develop EVs
Renault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng have announced a joint venture that will see the two groups co-develop and sell electric vehicles (EV) in China.
Honda set to unveil its electric vision
Honda has announced it will unveil its first electric vehicle (EV) destined for Europe, the Honda Urban EV Concept, alongside a new CR-V Hybrid Prototype.
