Latest Hybrid and electric cars product news
Land Rover has announced that it will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD derivative) for the new compact Range Rover. On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130 g/km of CO2 – making it the lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever.
Phil Popham, Land Rover managing director said: "Land Rover has announced that the all-new compact Range Rover will be available in 2WD. This is good news for the company and for our customers. A 2WD option is just one way in which ... [more]
The Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is Lexus’s first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment. It will be making its world debut at the Frankfurt motor show.
The LF-Ch concept reaffirms Lexus’s commitment to Europe, combining compact dimensions, stylish five-door, full hybrid technology and low emissions to satisfy the most demanding customer requirements and to appeal to a new, younger generation of customers. It reflects the growing demand for cars that are smaller and m... [more]
The new RX 450h Lexus has gone further to make life easier and safer when it comes to navigating tight spaces. 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.
The new full hybrid luxury SUV is available with three different monitor systems that eliminate blind spots and provide handy guidelines to ensure drivers keep on the right track as they negotiate parking spaces.... [more]
Mazda has unveiled a Norwegian-specification RX-8 Hydrogen RE as part of a ceremony celebrating the opening of the latest HyNor hydrogen filling stations. With this opening, Norway’s national hydrogen project has taken a major step towards creating an extended hydrogen infrastructure along the 580 km Oslo to Stavanger route.
On hand at the ceremony was the Norwegian Minister of Transportation, Ms. Liv Signe Navarsete, who drove the Mazda rotary-engine sports coupe from Oslo to the Drammen sta... [more]
The way we drive can have a massive impact on our car’s fuel consumption levels and implementing a few simple changes can be all it takes to save those precious pennies. Steve Kitson at Kia Motors gives tips on economical driving to cut the cost of driving and pocket the change:
* Drivers should regularly service their car to ensure it is in tip top condition. Factors such as tyre pressure and engine oil can affect the level of fuel efficiency
* Driving smoothly, accelerating gen... [more]
Lexus is launching two new high value versions of the Lexus RX 400h, Europe’s only hybrid power premium SUV. Released for the New Year, the Limited Edition and Executive Limited Edition deliver luxury specifications and efficient performance at a competitive price.
Both new RX 400h special editions build on the regular RX specification with a long list of extra features and come with a two-year/20,000-mile servicing package. At the same time, the on-the-road price is greatly reduced: on sale ... [more]
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