Latest articles on Hybrid and electric cars products starting with M 
Mazda MX5: Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible(17/05/2010)
Britain is the biggest convertible vehicle market in Europe, despite the notoriously unreliable weather. According to statistics from Carmony.co.uk, the Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible, ranking highest in the top 10 most searched models. Top 10 most searched for convertibles, by model are: 1. Mazda MX5 2. MG MGTF 3. BMW 3 Series 4. MINI Cooper 5. Lotus Elise 6. Volvo C70 7. BMW M3 8. Saab 9-3 9. Ferrari 360 10. BMW 1 Series Top 10 most searched for convertib... [more]
Mulsanne: Bentley's Mulsanne enters full production this summer(03/05/2010)
Bentley’s new Mulsanne enters full production this summer. The 98-strong team of Bentley manufacturing specialists responsible for bringing together the painted body, hand crafted leather hides and wood veneers, the 6 3/4 litre V8 engine and myriad electrical components, employ skills passed down through generations of Crewe car makers. They’re also masters of new techniques such as the handling of the extremely delicate fibre optic cables and a highly-sophisticated electronic alignment system t... [more]
Mythbusters The Snake Oil Saga: NAFA educational session looks at claims of products advertising ways to increase fuel mileage(21/04/2010)
Fleet managers are constantly bombarded with products advertising ways to increase fuel mileage. While some of the products tested actually do work, the majority do not. Unfortunately, fleet managers are also hounded by bosses who see the same ads and sometimes fall for the product claims. We’ve all seen the claims, “Just put this in the tank and you’ll get 5 more miles to the gallon,” or “Install this widget to the thing-a-ma-bob and increase your mileage by 10 percent.” If these claims sou... [more]
MINI E: The search is on for drivers to take part in trials of the electric MINI(14/04/2010)
A Government-backed trial, run by a BMW Group-led consortium including Southern Electric and regional development agency SEEDA, aims to evaluate the technical and social aspects of living with an all-electric car in every day life. The search is on for 20 drivers to take part in phase two of a pioneering trial to test the UK’s first ever electric MINIs. Phase one of the trial is currently underway, the first 20 MINI E pioneers took ownership of their electric MINIs in December 2009 and are du... [more]
Mégane GT: Renaultsport's GT range adds a dash of excitement to the Mégane line-up(29/03/2010)
Developed by Renaultsport, the GT range adds a further dash of excitement to the Mégane line-up. Available for the Hatch, Coupé, Sport Tourer and Coupé-Cabriolet versions of New Mégane, this new specification includes a sports chassis setting, new GT-design front and rear bumpers, 18-inch wheels, Renaultsport 250-specification seats with specific GT upholstery and additional lateral support, Renaultsport 250-style steering wheel, aluminium pedal set and a dark charcoal interior trim with polish... [more]
Murano: Nissan adds diesel engine to Murano line-up(22/03/2010)
Murano’s appeal to customers will be significantly enhanced in September with the addition of a diesel engine to the line-up. The introduction of the diesel version comes just as Nissan will introduce the fourth member of its Crossover line-up, the Juke, and soon after the introduction of the revised Qashqai. An enhanced version of Nissan’s 2.5 dCi four cylinder engine, has been fitted to the Murano, giving a combination of effortless torque, refinement and reduced consumption and emissions, ... [more]
Matiz: Chevrolet Spark city car aimed at urban markets replaces Matiz in Europe(11/02/2010)
Built to serve the burgeoning mini car segment, the new Chevrolet Spark is a newcomer that has been designed to appeal to car buyers in every inhabited continent across the globe, from India to Africa, Australia to the USA. But it’s in Europe where Spark will find its true identity. On sale in all major European markets, including the UK, from the first quarter of 2010, it exceeds all expectations of what a buyer might expect from a small car – be it as an urban motorist, or one who simply do... [more]
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