Latest Hybrid and electric cars company news

Toyota: Toyota's Auris HSD is scheduled to go on sale in the UK in July

Exclusively designed for the European market, Toyota's Auris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) introduces full hybrid technology to a core model at the heart of Toyota’s model line-up. It marks the first step in the deployment of HSD technology across the company’s entire European model range by the early 2020s. Built in B... [more]

Goodyear: Goodyear releases EfficientGrip tyre for electric vehicles

Goodyear has unveiled an extremely low rolling resistance version of its Goodyear EfficientGrip summer tyre with Fuel Saving Technology – specifically developed to fulfill the distinctive requirements of future electric vehicles. The Goodyear EfficientGrip prototype tyre for electric vehicles delivers a range of be... [more]

Audi: The Audi A1 e-tron comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission driving in the city

The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. It comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission driving in the city. There is also an internal combustion engine on board that recharges the battery in exceptional circumstances. The A1 e-tron is very agile thanks to... [more]

Honda: Honda announces new pricing and specification for CR-Z hybrid coupe

The CR-Z is the world’s first sporty hybrid coupe; a great looking car that’s exciting to drive and has all the benefits of advanced, low emission hybrid technology. Honda (UK) has announced competitive new pricing and an impressive specification for its new CR-Z hybrid coupe, which customers can now order through the ... [more]

Europcar: Europcar to offer the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011

Europcar has pre-ordered 500 Renault electric vehicles for delivery in Europe’s largest cities from the 3rd quarter of 2011. Through a roll-out targeting its rental outlets in Europe’s largest cities, Europcar is set to offer its customers the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011 in the European short-term rental ... [more]